Best USD to KES Transfer Rates and Fees
Compare current provider estimates for sending money from United States to Kenya
7 provider estimates available for this corridor
Strongest New User recipient estimate
$1,000 USD = 129,590 KES
via Remitly
Provider eligibility, payout method, and checkout timing can change the final quote.
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USD to KES Provider Rate Comparison
Showing 7 provider estimates for sending $1,000 USD. Confirm fees and payout method at provider checkout.
Why do rates differ? Each provider sets their own markup, fees, payout rails, and promo rules. The "You receive" column is the quickest way to compare the loaded outcome after costs.
Route quote snapshot
Based on loaded estimates for $1,000 USD to KES, refreshed .
- Best Standard rate
- 129,117.17 KES
- Sendwave
- Best New User rate
- 129,590 KES
- Remitly
- Standard spread
- 3,669.97 KES
- Best loaded Standard estimate vs lowest loaded Standard estimate
- Provider feed health
- 7/16
- 9 unavailable
Unavailable provider feeds are excluded until they return usable estimates. Provider checkout can still change by funding method, payout option, eligibility, and timing.
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New User rates are shown first when available. Standard rates compare repeat-user pricing.
Remitly
Sendwave
Paysend
#3 loaded estimate
Taptap Send
Western Union
XE Money Transfer
Rate
131.66
Fee
USD 0.00
0You Get
129,590 KES
Up to USD500
Rate
127.52
Fee
USD 0.00
You Get
127,520 KES
| Provider | Exchange Rate | Fee | You Send | Recipient Gets | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Remitly Best New User rate | 131.66 127.52 | FREE FREE | USD 1,000 | 129,590 KES 127,520 KES | Continue to Remitly |
2 Sendwave Best Standard rate | 129.12 | USD 0.49 | USD 1,000 | 129,117.17 KES 472.83 less | Continue to Sendwave |
3 Paysend | 129.09 | USD 1.99 | USD 1,000 | 129,093.88 KES 496.12 less | Continue to Paysend |
4 Taptap Send | 128.50 | FREE | USD 1,000 | 128,500 KES 1,090 less | Continue to Taptap Send |
5  Wise | 129.45 | USD 18.57 | USD 1,000 | 127,046 KES 2,544 less | Continue to Wise |
6 Western Union | 126.89 | USD 34.99 | USD 1,000 | 126,886 KES 2,704 less | Continue to Western Union |
7 XE Money Transfer | 125.45 | FREE | USD 1,000 | 125,447.2 KES 4,142.8 less | Continue to XE Money Transfer |
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How to send this route
- 1. Compare your exact send amount before you shortlist a provider.
- 2. Check payout method, delivery speed, and total recipient amount.
- 3. Complete ID verification before you need the transfer urgently.
- 4. Confirm the final quote on provider checkout before sending.
Safety checks
Strong providers still vary by corridor, amount, and payout method. Use our policy pages to understand how results are gathered and ranked.
Business Transfers: USD to KES
Sending USD to KES for your business? These providers offer business accounts with features like batch payments, API access, multi-currency accounts, and competitive FX rates for higher volumes.
$0 - $4.99 · Minutes to 3-5 days · 170+ countries
No transfer fees (rate margin applies) · 1-4 business days · 130+ countries
No transfer fees (rate margin applies) · 1-5 business days · 170+ countries
From 0.5% FX markup (reducing with volume) · Same day to 2 business days · 150+ countries
Frequently Asked Questions: USD to KES
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