USD to KES exchange rate
Convert US Dollars to Kenyan Shillings at the mid-market rate, currently 129.1614 KES per USD (as of Jul 10, 8:00 AM UTC). The mid-market rate is the wholesale reference rate; what a transfer actually delivers depends on the provider's rate and fees.
What you actually get vs the mid-market rate
Mid-market rate: 129.1614 KES per USD (as of Jul 10, 8:00 AM UTC). Best provider right now delivers 128.36 KES per USD (WorldRemit).
Based on a $500 transfer. Provider rates vary by amount, funding method, and payout method; nobody gets the mid-market rate itself.
See which provider gets you closest →US Dollar to Kenyan Shilling rate history (30 days)
USD to KES exchange rate FAQs
What is the USD to KES exchange rate today?
The USD to KES mid-market exchange rate shown on this page is the wholesale rate banks trade at, updated through the day while FX markets are open. It is the fairest reference point for the Kenyan Shilling, but the rate you get from a bank or transfer provider will usually include a margin on top.
Why is the rate I get worse than the USD to KES mid-market rate?
Banks and money transfer providers add a margin to the mid-market rate and often a transfer fee on top. The gap between the mid-market rate and the rate you are offered is a hidden cost of the transfer. Comparing providers on the amount actually delivered, rather than the advertised rate, is the reliable way to spot it.
How do I get the best rate when converting US Dollars to Kenyan Shillings?
Compare what each provider actually delivers rather than the advertised rate. RemitBeat ranks providers on the USD to KES corridor by the amount your recipient receives after fees and exchange-rate markup, refreshed every 30 minutes.
How is money usually received in Kenya?
M-Pesa dominates payouts in Kenya, with Airtel Money and bank deposit also widely used.
How often does the USD to KES rate change?
The mid-market rate moves continuously while global FX markets are open, from Sunday evening to Friday evening UTC. Over weekends the market is closed and the reference rate holds at Friday's close, while transfer providers may still adjust their own rates and margins.
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