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Send money from the USA to Kenya

Send dollars from the USA to mobile money and bank accounts in Kenya, with the rate shown before you confirm.

1 USD =KSh 127.32

Rate when you convert USD to KES

USD
12,732.15
KES

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Ways to receive in Kenya

Money lands where they actually use it.

Kenya
Kenyan mobile money

Straight to their mobile money account.

Typically within minutes, depending on the network
Kenya
A bank account in Kenya

Paid into their local bank account.

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Send to another Palremit user and it shows in their wallet immediately.

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How it works

How it works, in three steps.

  1. 01
    Add dollars

    Open Deposit, pick USD and use your account details to fund your wallet.

  2. 02
    See your rate

    Check the KES rate in the app. You see it before you confirm.

  3. 03
    Cash out

    Go to Cashout, pick KES and Kenya, choose Mobile Money and add your recipient.

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Your money is safe here

Regulated and verified.

FinCEN registered

Money Services Business registered with the US Treasury's FinCEN.

VASP licensed

Virtual Asset Service Provider license from Poland.

Every customer verified

Everyone is verified before they send.

Help

Questions, answered.

How long does a transfer to Kenya take?

Recipients typically receive funds within minutes, depending on the mobile money network.

What rate will I get for shillings?

The rate on this page is live, and you see your exact rate before you confirm.

What do I need to get started?

Download the app and verify your identity. Every customer is verified before they send.

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