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Exchange Rate
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GBP 1 = NGN 2030.28232
Transfer Fee
Free – – – 0.99 0.99 USD
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Here’s how much it costs to make a money transfer to Kenya from the UK
Your first 2 transfers to Kenya are free! After that, the fees for transferring money from UK to Kenya stay low. The receiver gets the exact amount that our app tells you. No hidden fees, no nasty surprises.
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How long does it take to send money to Kenya from the UK?
How long to send money from UK to Kenya? Our fastest transfer time from UK to Kenya is instant, which usually arrives in 30 minutes! You can also make a transfer the next day, but your first 2 instant online money remittances to Kenya are free right now—so why wait?
More than just money transfers
Our multi-currency account has landed—a free-to-use platform from which you can send, receive, hold and exchange a range of currencies. With exclusive in-app FX rates and instant, zero-fee transfers between accounts, it’s set to make your money go even further.
As easy as 1, 2, 3
1
Sign up
Open an account and verify your ID (it only takes a few seconds)
2
Select
Enter the amount you want to send, and the details for whoever you want to send it to
Sending
GBP
100.00
Receiver gets
KES
209.276
1 GBP = 2092,76 KES
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To unlock even better exchange rates, try sending money directly from your TransferGo account balance.
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Send
Pick the payment method that best suits you—and complete your transfer!
Bank account
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Should arrive instantly Zero fees
Card
Fastest
Should arrive instantly Zero fees
GBP
GB90 7700 7710 0967 0511
437.89
British Pound
EUR
GB90 7700 7710 0967 0511
150.00
Euros
PLN
GB90 7700 7710 0967 0511
320.00
Polish złoty
RON
GB90 7700 7710 0967 0511
620.00
Romanian leu
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
What is the best way to send money to Kenya online?
Real-time money transfer services are the fastest, easiest way to send money to Kenya (or any destination country around the world). Most of them are free to download, and are up to 90% cheaper than banks and other financial services, service providers and payment services. Some apps, like TransferGo, have outstanding Customer Service in several languages for when users need support with anything from payment options to payout options.
What are the top apps for sending money to Kenya from the UK?
Wondering what the best app to send money to Kenya from the UK is? With a rating of ‘Excellent’ from over 35,000 reviews on Trustpilot, the TransferGo app is highly recommended by users around the world. You can download it for iOS, Android and Huawei from the App Store, Google Play and Huawei Gallery.
How long does it take to send money to Kenya from the UK?
Sending money with TransferGo is one the fastest ways to send money to Kenya from the UK. The delivery times depend on which delivery method you choose.
If you choose ‘Instant’, the money will arrive in under 30 minutes—usually, the transfer time is 2 or 3 minutes max. If you choose ‘Standard’, the money will arrive within one working day.
What are the best ways to send money to Kenya from the UK?
Sending money to Kenya from the UK is easy with TransferGo. All you need to do is sign up, open our app, choose how much you want to send and when and pay. Then, your transfer will be on its way!
With TransferGo, you can send money to credit cards, debit cards and bank accounts in Kenya from the UK.
How much can I send to mobile money accounts in Kenya?
At the moment, it’s not possible to send money to a mobile wallet account in Kenya using TransferGo. But watch this space.
However, you can send mobile money online to Kenya using your mobile phone and the TransferGo app. At the moment, you can send money to credit cards, debit cards and bank accounts in Kenya with TransferGo.
How do exchange rates impact sending money from the UK to Kenya?
Currency exchange rates for UK to Kenya change all the time but we always try to offer the best exchange rate for sending money from UK to Kenya to make your money transfers as low-cost as possible. This applies to all currencies including Kenyan Shilling and GBP.
As well as providing the best rate to send money to Kenya from the UK, we also offer great exchange rates to all other destination countries.
What fees are associated with sending money to Kenya from the UK?
Your two first money transfers to Kenya with TransferGo are free! (Regardless of whether you make your transfer on weekends or business days). After that, we charge low fees.
Bank transfers are typically our cheapest option. They involve sending money from a bank account number to another bank account number. Although the fees are lower, the transfers tend to take a little longer. Instant transfers are quicker and are ideal for when you need to send money urgently. However, they come with higher fees (which are still really low).
At TransferGo, we’re always transparent with our pricing and offer great exchange rates. No hidden additional fees, no nasty surprises.
How to send money from London to Kenya using a bank transfer?
Yes! You can send money from London to Kenya using a bank transfer with TransferGo. Simply open our app, choose how much you want to send and when, add your recipient’s details including their full name and bank details and pay. Then, your transfer will be on its way!
How can I send money to a bank account in Kenya from the UK?
Wondering how to send money to a bank account in Kenya from the UK? It’s easy with TransferGo! If you’re sending from a credit/debit card, just use the TransferGo app to send money to Kenya bank accounts. Choose the currency you’re sending from and to, your receiver’s full name and card details, and then your own details.
If you’re making a bank transfer, start your order in the TransferGo app, then use your own banking app to send TransferGo the money—using the bank details they send you. Once you’ve done that, let TransferGo know in the app, and we’ll send the money to your receiver in Kenya.
How to send money from UK to Kenya through Mpesa?
M-Pesa is a mobile phone-based money transfer service that allows users to store and transfer money through their mobile phones.
As M-Pesa is a completely separate brand from TransferGo, send money from UK to Kenya Mpesa is not a service we can help with or provide advice about.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Kenya from the UK?
Compared with other digital money transfer apps, TransferGo is one of the cheapest ways to send money online to Kenya from the UK and always has favourable currency exchange rates. As well as being one of the best send money to Kenya apps, we also offer fast and friendly Customer Support in 10 languages, which gives you peace of mind when you need it.
Are there any limits on how much money I can send to Kenya through online services?
At the moment, the highest transfer amount you can send to Kenya is around USD 2,500 (or equivalent).
There are no restrictions on when you can send money with TransferGo—transfers with the app are 24/7. Your money must be sent from one of our ‘send’ countries—so from the United Kingdom, all countries in the EU, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway and San Marino. There are some limits on the size of each transfer (please see above).