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UK to M-Pesa Kenya: Compare Rates & Send Money Instantly

M-Pesa is the heartbeat of Kenyan commerce. Sending money from the UK to an M-Pesa account is the most convenient way to reach anyone in Kenya. We compare the top UK-to-Kenya remittance apps to help you find the best GBP to Kenyan Shilling (KES) rates right now.

Live Market Rates

Sorted by highest payout
W

Wise

Within 1 hour

Rate

1 = 1,772.9652

Fee

4.50

Recipient Gets

1,772,965.21 NGN

R

Remitly

Within minutes

Rate

1 = 1,760.4921

Fee

2.99

Recipient Gets

1,760,492.09 NGN

W

WorldRemit

Same day

Rate

1 = 1,755.1465

Fee

3.99

Recipient Gets

1,755,146.47 NGN

W

Western Union

Next day

Rate

1 = 1,746.2371

Fee

5.00

Recipient Gets

1,746,237.09 NGN

L

LemFi

Within minutes

Rate

1 = 1,767.6196

Fee

Free

Recipient Gets

1,767,619.59 NGN

T

TapTap Send

Instant

Rate

1 = 1,764.0558

Fee

1.99

Recipient Gets

1,764,055.84 NGN

🏆 Editors' Choice

Top Pick: Wise is currently offering the best rate at 1772.97 NGN.

Join 1M+ users getting the best UK to Nigeria rates. Zero fees, instant delivery via Wise.

How it works

1

Compare the daily GBP to KES rates on our dashboard.

2

Choose a provider that supports M-Pesa (e.g., WorldRemit).

3

Enter the recipient's Safaricom M-Pesa number.

4

Fund the transfer with your UK bank account or card.

Perfect for...

Immediate family support across Kenya
Paying for Safaricom Home Fibre or bills
Micro-investments and business payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I send money to an M-Pesa Till Number?
Some providers support Lipa na M-Pesa payments directly from the UK.
What is the daily M-Pesa receiving limit?
As of 2024, the daily limit per M-Pesa account is 500,000 KES.