Send money to Kenya
Fast, low-cost, and secure online money transfers from China to Kenya.
How to send money to Kenya in 3 easy steps
Enter amount to send in USD.
Pay in USD with your debit card or credit card, or send the money from your online banking.
Choose recipient in Kenya.
Select who you want to send money to and which pay-out method to use.
Send USD, receive KES.
The recipient gets money in KES directly from Wise’s local bank account.
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Get started with large transfersHow to send money to Kenya from China
How to send money to Kenya from China
- Just tap in how much, and where to.
- Then make a local payment to Wise, whether it's with a bank transfer, Swift or your debit or credit card.
- And that's it.
Wise converts your money at the 'inter-bank' rate – the real rate – so you save big time (even versus the guys saying there's 'zero' commission). On Wise, there's no room for sneaky bank surcharges or creeping hidden charges.
How much does it cost to transfer money to Kenya?
Pay a small, flat fee and percentage
To send money in USD to Kenya, you pay a small, flat fee of 7.79 USD + 1.01% of the amount that's converted (you'll always see the total cost upfront).
Fee depends on your chosen transfer type
Some transfer types have different fees which are usually tiny.
No hidden fees
No big fees, hidden or otherwise. So it's cheaper than what you're used to.
How long will a money transfer to Kenya take?
A money transfer from China (USD) to Kenya (KES) should arrive by December 3. Sometimes transfer times can differ based on payment methods or verification changes. We’ll always keep you updated, and you can track each step in your account.
On many popular routes, Wise can send your money within one day, as a same day transfer, or even an instant money transfer.
Your transfer route
Should arrive
by December 3What you’ll need for your online money transfer to Kenya
Register for free.
Sign up online or in our app for free. All you need is an email address, or a Google or Facebook account.
Choose an amount to send.
Tell us how much you want to send. We’ll show you our fees upfront, and tell you when your money should arrive.
Add recipient’s bank details.
Fill in the details of your recipient’s bank account.
Verify your identity.
For some currencies, or for large transfers, we need a photo of your ID. This helps us keep your money safe.
Pay for your transfer.
Send your money with a bank debit (ACH), wire transfer, or a debit or credit card.
That’s it.
We’ll handle the rest. You can track your transfer in your account, and we'll tell your recipient it's coming.
Best ways to send money to Kenya
Direct Debit
Direct Debit is a convenient option that lets us take money from your account once you have authorised the payment on our site. It takes a little more time for your money to reach Wise, and it can be more expensive than a bank transfer.Bank Transfer
Bank transfers are usually the cheapest option when it comes to funding your international money transfer with Wise. Bank transfers can be slower than debit or credit cards, but they usually give you the best value for your money. Read more how to use bank transfers as a payment option.
Trust Wise with safe & secure money transfers to Kenya
Safeguarded with leading banks
We hold your money with established financial institutions, so it's separate from our own accounts and in our normal course of business not accessible to our partners. Read more here.
Extra-secure transactions
We use 2-factor authentication to protect your account and transactions. That means you — and only you — can get to your money.
Data protection
We’re committed to keeping your personal data safe, and we’re transparent in how we collect, process, and store it.
Dedicated anti-fraud team
We work round the clock to keep your account and money protected from even the most sophisticated fraud.
Send money to Kenya from China with the Wise app
Looking for an app to send money to Kenya? Sending money is easy with Wise app.
- Cheaper transfers abroad - free from hidden fees and exchange rate markups.
- Check exchange rates - see on the app how exchange rates have changed over time.
- Repeat your previous transfers - save the details, and make your monthly payments easier.
Wise works nearly everywhere
- British poundSwift/BIC, IBAN, Sort code and Account number
- EuroSwift/BIC and IBAN
- United States dollarRouting number, Swift/BIC, Account number and Account type
- Australian dollarBSB code and Account number
- Canadian dollarSwift/BIC, Account number and Institution number
- Hungarian forintSwift/BIC, IBAN and Account number
- Malaysian ringgitAccount number
- New Zealand dollarAccount number
- Romanian leuBank code and Account number
- Singapore dollarBank name, Bank code and Account number
- Turkish liraIBAN
- United Arab Emirates dirham
- Australian dollar
- Bangladeshi taka
- Bulgarian lev
- Canadian dollar
- Swiss franc
- Chilean peso
- Chinese yuan
- Costa Rican colón
- Czech koruna
- Danish krone
- Egyptian pound
- Euro
- British pound
- Georgian lari
- Hong Kong dollar
- Hungarian forint
- Indonesian rupiah
- Israeli shekel
- Indian rupee
- Japanese yen
- Kenyan shilling
- South Korean won
- Sri Lankan rupee
- Moroccan dirham
- Mexican peso
- Malaysian ringgit
- Nigerian naira
- Norwegian krone
- Nepalese rupee
- New Zealand dollar
- Philippine peso
- Pakistani rupee
- Polish złoty
- Romanian leu
- Swedish krona
- Singapore dollar
- Thai baht
- Turkish lira
- Tanzanian shilling
- Ukrainian hryvnia
- Ugandan shilling
- United States dollar
- Uruguayan peso
- Vietnamese dong
- West African CFA franc
- South African rand
