Send US Dollar (USD) to Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Compare the cheapest routes to convert USD to KES — updated every 3 minutes across 15+ providers.
Right now: The cheapest route is Okx > Mexc > Luno — 0.20% fee.
Send 500 USD, recipient gets 65,753.51 KES. Updated 2026-06-17 22:59 UTC.
Best routes for 500 USD to KES today
| Route | Path | Fee | Recipient gets | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | Okx → Mexc → Luno | 0.20% | 65,753.51 KES | 1h 0m |
| Fastest | Sendwave | 1.50% | 63,706.58 KES | 10m |
| Option 1 | Taptap Send | 1.00% | 64,029.96 KES | 30m |
| Option 2 | Binance P2P | 1.20% | 63,900.61 KES | 30m |
| Option 3 | Nala | 1.80% | 63,512.55 KES | 30m |
| Option 4 | Remitly | 2.80% | 62,865.78 KES | 24h 0m |
| Option 5 | Wise | 3.00% | 62,783.25 KES | 2h 0m |
| Option 6 | WorldRemit | 3.20% | 62,607.07 KES | 24h 0m |
| Option 7 | Paysend | 3.20% | 62,607.07 KES | 24h 0m |
| Option 8 | Ria | 4.00% | 62,089.66 KES | 24h 0m |
| Option 9 | Xoom | 4.50% | 61,766.28 KES | 24h 0m |
| Option 10 | Western Union | 5.00% | 61,442.89 KES | 24h 0m |
| Option 11 | MoneyGram | 5.00% | 61,442.89 KES | 24h 0m |
| Option 12 | Binance → Luno | 0.21% | 65,744.88 KES | 30m |
| Option 13 | Okx → Luno | 0.21% | 65,744.88 KES | 40m |
| Option 14 | Bitget → Luno | 0.21% | 65,744.88 KES | 40m |
| Option 15 | Binance → Mexc → Luno | 0.21% | 65,750.12 KES | 50m |
| Option 16 | Bitget → Mexc → Luno | 0.21% | 65,750.12 KES | 1h 0m |
| Option 17 | Binance → Binance P2P (live) → Mexc → Luno | 0.24% | 65,857.86 KES | 1h 20m |
| Option 18 | Okx → Binance P2P (live) → Mexc → Luno | 0.24% | 65,857.86 KES | 1h 30m |
| Option 19 | Revolut → Sendwave | 2.98% | 62,732.66 KES | 15m |
| Option 20 | Kraken → Sendwave | 2.06% | 63,910.55 KES | 20m |
| Option 21 | Revolut → Kraken → Sendwave | 3.14% | 62,686.05 KES | 25m |
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How we calculate these rates
Coinnect pulls live rates from exchange APIs (Binance, Kraken, Coinbase, Wise, and others) every 3 minutes. For providers without live APIs, we use published fee schedules verified quarterly against World Bank data. Total cost includes exchange rate markup + transfer fees. Routes are ranked by total cost to the recipient — never by partnerships or commissions. Read our methodology.
How to send USD to KES cheaply
- Compare routes above — Coinnect checks crypto exchanges, Wise, Western Union, and more every 3 minutes.
- Pick the cheapest path — Some routes use crypto as a bridge (e.g. buy USDC, send, sell). Others are direct bank transfers.
- Execute it yourself — Coinnect never touches your money. Follow the step-by-step instructions for your chosen route.
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FAQ: USD to KES
What is the cheapest way to send USD to KES?
It changes every few minutes. Right now the cheapest route has a 0.20% fee. Coinnect compares all options automatically.
Does Coinnect transfer my money?
No. Coinnect is a comparison engine. It finds the cheapest route and gives you step-by-step instructions to execute it yourself on the actual platforms (Wise, Binance, Coinbase, etc.).
How often are rates updated?
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