Fast, Secure, and Affordable Money Transfers to Kenya.

Swift, Secure, and Affordable Money Transfers.

With Upesi, reliability meets speed.

Say goodbye to delays and excessive fees.

You're assured the real exchange rate & low fees.

Join over 500k happy customers who choose Upesi Instant, secure online money transfers.

Perform a one-time payment with Upesi.

You're assured the real exchange rate with the low, transparent fee we're known for.

Join over 500k happy customers who choose Upesi Instant, secure online money transfers.

How much does it cost to transfer money to Kenya?

This is how much it will cost you to send 1,000,000 UGX to Kenya.

UGX to KES = 23.90 (Rate changes daily)

Transfer fee- UGX 2,875

=(1,000,000-2,875) ÷ 23.90

You're recipient will receive

=KES 41,720.71

You'll save= 18.58%

This is how much it will cost you to send 1,000,000 UGX to Kenya.

UGX to KES = 23.90 (Rate changes daily)

Transfer fee- UGX 2,875

=(1,000,000-2,875) ÷ 23.90

You're recipient will receive

=KES 41,720.71

You'll save= 18.58%

Pay low fees

Pay UGX 2,875 for any transfer to Kenya.

(you'll always see the total cost upfront).

Pay UGX 2,875 for any transfer to Kenya.

(you'll always see the total cost upfront).

No hidden fees or Charges

Absolutely no hidden fees. It's more affordable than what you're accustomed to.

How long will a money transfer take?

We offer instant money transfers to Kenya.

Occasionally, different payment methods or routine checks may affect the transfer delivery time.

We’ll always keep you updated, and you can track each step in your account.

We offer instant money transfers to Kenya.

Occasionally, different payment methods or routine checks may affect the transfer delivery time.

We’ll always keep you updated, and you can track each step in your account.

How To Send Money to Kenya from Uganda

Enter amount to send in UGX

Send the money in UGX from your bank account or from Mpesa account

Add your recipient's details in Kenya

Add the details of who you want to send money to in Kenya and which pay-out method to use.

Send UGX, receive KES

The recipient gets money in KES directly from Upesi.

What you’ll need for your online money transfer to Kenya

What you’ll need for your online money transfer to KES

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FAQs

We charge UGX 2,875 when sending money to Kenya regardless of channel used.

Mobile wallet transfers are instant. Bank transfer delivery timeframes vary per country but are usually credited within one working day. Cash pick-up transfers are ready for collection upon availability of the recipient in the receiving destination. Please ensure that the sender’s and the beneficiary’s details are correct.

When sending money, you can pay for your transfer using your Mtn or Airtel Mobile Money or Bank Account (either Internet Banking ). Important: for payment using Mobile Money, your mobile wallet should be registered in the same name as your account in Upesi’s Web App.

Either Uganda National ID or Alien ID (for foreigners resident in Uganda)

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You only need to upload your identification document onto our secure Web App. Please DO NOT email us your documents. Doing so may delay the processing of your transfer as you will be requested to upload your documents again onto our secure Web App.

Check that your payment details have been entered correctly. If all details are correct, please check why the payment has been declined with your payment provider. In some cases, you may need to approve the payment with your provider before returning to us to complete the transfer.

You can cancel a cash pick-up transaction if the recipient has not received it yet. Bank transfers and mobile wallet transfers are instant and cannot be cancelled. However, a transfer that has not been transmitted due to the wrong details entered, can be cancelled by sending a request to customerservice@upesi.co.ke or by calling at +2567 89 936 197.

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