📈 Kenya to South Africa Money Transfer Snapshot Today
- Best KES to ZAR exchange rate today: ZAR 0.1278, offered by Regency FX
- Number of money transfer providers compared: 6
- Exchange rate range: ZAR 0.1278 to ZAR 0.1176
- Potential savings on KES 1000: ZAR 10.20
- Number of deals and promo codes: 0
- Mid-market
ⓘThe mid-market exchange rate (also called the interbank rate) is the real KES to ZAR exchange rate before providers add their margin or fees. exchange rate: 1 KES = ZAR 0.1281 (Updated about an hour ago)
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Kenya to South Africa money transfer providers that matched the search criteria
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💡What these rates mean for sending money to South Africa from Kenya today
Compare top-rated money transfer providers to find the best way to remit money to South Africa from Kenya. Check today's KES to ZAR exchange rates, read detailed provider reviews, and discover exclusive deals and promo codes.
RemitFinder compared 6 providers for Kenya to South Africa money transfers today. Here is what the competition looks like right now:
Today's Most Competitive Providers to Transfer Money to South Africa from Kenya
🥇 Regency FX with 1 KES = 0.1278 ZAR (best KES to ZAR exchange rate today).
🥈 Key Currency offering 1 KES = 0.1278 ZAR.
🥉 Cambridge Currencies & Currencyflow are also providing good FX rate today.
The 6 providers compared today offer exchange rates from ZAR 0.1176 to ZAR 0.1278. On a KES 1000 transfer from Kenya to South Africa, that spread means up to ZAR 10.20 in potential savings — simply by choosing the right provider.
Kenyan Shilling to South African Rand exchange rates fluctuate throughout the day, and top-ranked providers can change quickly. Even a small difference in the rate offered can significantly impact how much ZAR your recipient receives in South Africa.
Compare the providers above to maximize every KES you send to South Africa. The best Kenyan Shilling to South African Rand transfer rate changes daily, so comparing today matters.
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Latest Exchange Rates for Sending Money to South Africa from Kenya
Here are some latest KES to ZAR (Kenyan Shilling to South African Rand) exchange rates for popular conversion amounts*.
| 1 KES | 0.13 ZAR |
| 5 KES | 0.64 ZAR |
| 10 KES | 1.28 ZAR |
| 25 KES | 3.20 ZAR |
| 50 KES | 6.40 ZAR |
| 100 KES | 12.81 ZAR |
| 150 KES | 19.22 ZAR |
| 200 KES | 25.62 ZAR |
| 250 KES | 32.03 ZAR |
| 300 KES | 38.43 ZAR |
| 400 KES | 51.24 ZAR |
| 500 KES | 64.05 ZAR |
| 600 KES | 76.86 ZAR |
| 700 KES | 89.67 ZAR |
| 800 KES | 102.48 ZAR |
| 1000 KES | 128.10 ZAR |
| 1500 KES | 192.15 ZAR |
| 2000 KES | 256.20 ZAR |
| 2500 KES | 320.25 ZAR |
| 3000 KES | 384.30 ZAR |
| 4000 KES | 512.40 ZAR |
| 5000 KES | 640.50 ZAR |
| 10000 KES | 1,281.00 ZAR |
| 15000 KES | 1,921.50 ZAR |
| 20000 KES | 2,562.00 ZAR |
| 30000 KES | 3,843.00 ZAR |
| 40000 KES | 5,124.00 ZAR |
| 50000 KES | 6,405.00 ZAR |
| 100000 KES | 12,810.00 ZAR |
*Based on the Mid-market Exchange Rate
What is the best way to send money to South Africa from Kenya?
It can get confusing when sending money from Kenya to South Africa given so many choices. Additionally, Kenyan Shilling to ZAR exchange rates fluctuate all the time. RemitFinder helps you compare money transfers companies to choose the best Kenyan Shilling to South African Rand exchange rate.Choose Kenya to South Africa as your country combination and click search. We then compare many money transfer companies to bring you the best exchange rates to send money to South Africa from Kenya.
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How to get the best KES to ZAR exchange rate?
Kenyan Shilling to South African Rand exchange rates are highly volatile, and it may seem difficult to decide the best timing for your next transfer to South Africa from Kenya. Another added complexity is the multitude of choices at your disposal, making manual searching time consuming and difficult.You can eliminate the manual work to search and compare providers for your KES to South African Rand money transfers by signing up for the RemitFinder daily rate alert. It is completely free; we do the hard work of comparing various companies, and send you the info you need.
This way, you do not miss out on good choices if we add new partners for the Kenya to South Africa corridor.
What is the cheapest way for sending money to South Africa from Kenya?
To send money to South Africa from Kenya, you should try to maximize the money your recipient gets in South African Rand. Transaction speed, security and other factors notwithstanding, your biggest lever to make the most of your hard earned money is finding the cheapest KES to ZAR money transfer.Some of the traditional ways to send money may not be the cheapest. For example, you may end up paying high fees as well as get sub optimal exchange rate on your transfer from Kenya to South Africa.
That is why comparing providers is key. Use RemitFinder to see find the cheapest money transfer options for getting the best Kenya to South Africa exchange rate. You also get access to many exclusive promo codes and discounts; these help reduce your cost to send Kenyan Shilling to South Africa.
How to send money from Kenya to South Africa through a bank?
Bank transfers are a convenient and familiar way to send money overseas from Kenya to South Africa. But they may not be the cheapest option available to you.In general, banks charge high fees (up to USD 35-50, or currency equivalent) and provide lower KES to ZAR exchange rates. In fact, high fees and below par exchange rates are two of the most popular ways banks make money on Kenya to South Africa remittances.
We, therefore, recommend that before you use your Kenya bank for your South Africa money transfers, you explore other options to carefully review your total cost as well as the exchange rate you will get. Combined, these two factors will impact how much South African Rand your recipient gets in South Africa.
What is the fastest way to do a money transfer to South Africa from Kenya?
The speed of your Kenyan Shilling to South African Rand funds transfer will depend on various factors - provider you use, how you fund your transaction and how you pay your recipient. Compare providers to find the best fit.Our comprehensive guide on remittances can help you understand important factors to convert from KES to ZAR. This will help you compare various money transfer companies to see which one can provide you with the fastest transaction.
For example, to send money fast to South Africa from Kenya, you could use cash as payment and delivery method. But you need to go to physical locations, and there is risk involved in carrying cash.
Another fast way is to send ZAR into a mobile wallet, or do a mobile airtime top up. These methods are faster than Kenya bank to South Africa bank transfer.
Which are the best money transfer companies to send money from Kenya to South Africa?
The definition of "best" is personal to everyone. It may even vary from one Kenya to South Africa transfer to the next.When comparing providers, check for factors like the best Kenyan Shilling to South African Rand exchange rate, limits, fees, speed, payment and delivery methods, and deals and promotions. Use these parameter to fine tune your choices.
By doing this, you can assess which providers fit your need for ZAR money transfer to South Africa.
Finally, look for any promotions from these providers as these will lower your overall cost. This way, your recipient in South Africa will get more money for every Kenyan Shilling you send.
Step by step guide to send money from Kenya to South Africa
A key determinant of Kenya to South Africa remittance yield is the money transfer company you choose. Use RemitFinder to compare global providers in an easy to understand view.Once you chosen the company you want to go with, follows the below steps to execute your transfer.
- Create an account with the chosen provider. Provider identification documents and personal information; the provider needs this to ensure that you are a genuine person and comply with regulations.
- Add your payment method - Kenya bank account, Credit or Debit Card, or even cash (if supported).
- Choose a delivery method - ZAR bank deposit, cash pick, mobile wallet credit, etc.
- Add recipient details including name and address.
- Decide how much Kenyan Shilling amount you want to send from Kenya.
- Optionally, look for deals or promotions. You can rely on RemitFinder to look for these. Discounts help you save even more, so be sure to use one if available.
- Validate all the information for accuracy and start your transaction.