With HelaSend transfer services, you can send money from the UK to Kenya quickly, cheaply, and securely with the best exchange rates in the market and minimal transfer fees. You may send money to Kenya from your UK debit card using one of three transfer options to support relatives and friends living or working in Kenya, pay school tuition, make business payments, and more.
Choose the best transfer method for you from our three options. All of our services, including mobile money, bank transfers, and airtime top-up, are available.
Add your details or the details of a family member, friend, business or organisation in Kenya or pick from a list of recipients you’ve sent to before from our suggested recipients list.
Add your details or the details of a family member, friend, business or organisation in Kenya or pick from a list of recipients you’ve sent to before from our suggested recipients list.
You may pay for your transfer in a variety of safe methods. Online (web-platform) payment options include debit and prepaid cards. These methods also work for both our free Android and iOS apps.
Make fast mobile international money transfers to MPESA money accounts in Kenya to help your loved ones who are back home. Before you send money to Kenya, ensure sure your receiver has an active MPESA account.
Send money to Kenya's main banks' savings, current and business accounts on our banks drop-down list on all of Hela Send's channels directly from the UK. Make a bank transfer to a Kenyan Shilling (KES) account, and the money will be deposited to your account within one business day.
Sending money to from the UK to Kenya using MPESA mobile money accounts is becoming ever more popular. This easy transfer method has numerous advantages:
Confirm that your receiver has a registered and active mobile money account before making an international money transfer from the UK to Kenya using MPESA. You'll also need the recipient's Safaricom registered number associated with their mobile money account. Simply choose our mobile money service and input the amount you want to transfer.
Transfer money, track transactions, and check GBP to KES conversion rates on the move with our free HelaSend app for iOS and Android.
Our industry-leading technology and bank grade security protocols safeguards your funds and ensures that they arrive securely each and every time.
There are no surprises when it comes to our minimal fees and the best exchange rates.
There's no need to go to an agency or bank. From your smart phone or computer, send money conveniently and hustle free from wherever you are.
Over 90% of our transactions are approved within a few minutes.
To send money to Kenya via our web platform , create a free HelaSend profile by signing-up.
Initiate your transfer on your smart-phone, then pay with your debit or pre-paid card.
Send money to a Kenya to your recipients' bank account directly.
MPESA allows you to receive money in Kenya directly to your mobile phone.