KES Transfers (Kenyan shilling)

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Written by Currencies
Updated 10 months ago

Who can I send KES to?
What details do I need for the recipient?
How long will it take for my KES to arrive?
Do you limit the amount of KES I can send?
How can I pay for my KES transfer?


Who can I send KES to?

You can send KES to any bank account in Kenya but it can only be for a commercial transaction or a charity donation.


What details do I need for the recipient?

You’ll need their:

  • Name (as it appears on their account)
  • Account number (10-digits)
  • SWIFT/BIC code (8-11 digits)

What is a SWIFT code?


How long will it take for my KES to arrive?

We can transfer your KES the next working day, if we receive your payment by 14:00.

(Occasionally we might need you to supply additional documents, which can affect the transfer time. But we’ll keep you informed every step of the way.)


Do you limit the amount of KES I can send?

No. Some FX companies limit the amount of KES you can send or receive.
We give you the freedom to send as many Kenyan shillings as you like.


How can I pay for my KES transfer?

You can pay by bank transfer.


In case you were wondering...

What is a SWIFT code?
The SWIFT international payment network is used to send and receive electronic payments (also known as wire payments). It sends payment orders between banks using SWIFT codes, so banks can transfer money quickly, reliably, and securely.

SWIFT code format: AAAA | BB | 11 | 222

AAAA – represents the bank (for example, Barclays is BUKB)

BB – represents the country where the bank is located.

11 – designates location of banks main office.

222 – code for the bank branch.

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