Send money from Germany to Kenya

Transfer money from Germany to Kenya today. You can send money online or in person, at home or on the go, with Western Union’s trusted money transfer service.

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    How to send money to Kenya from Germany

    Whether you want to send money to a loved one for a special occasion, or to help them pay their monthly bills, Western Union offer a range of money transfer options from Germany to Kenya.

    Whether you want to send money to a loved one for a special occasion, or to help them pay their monthly bills, Western Union offer a range of money transfer options from Germany to Kenya.

    Sign up to send money to Kenya

    Pay the way you like

    Choose the payment method that suits you best to send money to Kenya: debit or credit card3 , bank transfer, Apple Pay, Sofort or cash.

    Track your transfer

    Follow the progress of your money transfer from Germany to Kenya using your unique tracking number (MTCN).

    Money in minutes1

    When you send money from Germany to Kenya with Western Union, your money could reach your loved ones in a few minutes1

    Speed up future transactions

    Save time the next time you need to send money to Kenya by registering the details of your recurring recipients.

    Why choose Western Union?

    Easy registration

    Register today by entering your details to create your free profile, on our website or via the app.

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    Our encryption and fraud prevention measures help protect your Western Union money transfers.

    Worldwide reach

    You can transfer cash from Germany to over 200 countries and territories via a range of flexible options.

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    Send money to Kenya with ease via our app

    Save recipient details to speed up your next money transfer to Kenya.

    Send money to Kenya wherever and whenever you want.

    Follow the progress of your transfer once it has been sent, by using your unique tracking number (MTCN).

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    Choose the payment method that suits you best

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    More info on sending money from Germany to Kenya

    Get a free estimate before shipping

    Calculate costs2 before sending money to Kenya with a free estimate. Check the exchange rate2 from EUR to KES at any time, with no obligation to send.

    A range of payment options with Western Union

    You can pay for your money transfer as you wish: with Sofort or Apple Pay in our application, with a bank transfer, credit3 or debit card, or cash.

    Find your money transfers on the History page

    Are you missing some information about your beneficiary? No problem. You can put your money transfer on hold, then finalise it from the History page when you’re ready.

    Ready to send money to Kenya?

    If you’ve read enough about how to transfer money from Germany to Kenya, you can go ahead and transfer money through Western Union quickly and reliably.

    Support your loved ones when they need you

    Whether it’s a wedding in Nairobi, a birthday in Mombasa, a new business opportunity, or just a chance to show you care, Western Union is always there to help you transfer money from Germany to Kenya online

    Frequently asked questions on sending money from Germany to Kenya

    How do I send money online to Kenya?

    Here is a step-by-step guide to help you send money online to Kenya:

    1. Log in or register with Western Union to set up your personal profile.
    2. Set your destination as Kenya and enter the amount you’d like to transfer.
    3. Select either cash pickup, mobile wallet4 or bank transfer, depending on how your receiver wants to get the money.
    4. Choose your payment method from the available options, including credit3/debit card, Sofort, Apple Pay, bank transfer or cash.
    5. Click ‘Continue’ and enter your receiver’s details as required.
    6. Submit your payment details if necessary and your money transfer will be processed. You should also receive a unique tracking number (MTCN) to track your money transfer in real time.
    How much money can I send online to Kenya?

    You can send up to EUR €6,200 from Germany to Kenya for cash pickup or directly to a mobile wallet4.

    If your recipient wants to receive the funds to a bank account, there is a money transfer limit of EUR €50,000. When sending money via bank transfer, you’ll need to make sure the name on your bank account matches the name on your profile, to avoid your payment being rejected.

    We will need to verify your identity for any transfers over EUR €1,000.

    How do I estimate the cost of a money transfer to Kenya?

    You can use our price estimator to calculate the cost of your money transfer from Germany to Kenya.

    Choose ‘Kenya’ as your destination and enter the amount you’d like to send, then select your receiving and payment methods. It will then generate a total transfer cost estimate, including transfer fees2 and currency exchange rates2.

    How do I send money to Kenya from a Western Union agent location?

    Western Union has thousands of agent locations across Germany, where you can pay for your money transfer to Kenya. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect when sending money in person:

    1. Find an agent location near you.
    2. Head to the counter with your receiver’s details at the ready.
    3. You may also be asked for some personal identification. This could be a phone number or government-issued ID.
    4. Pay for your money transfer to Kenya in cash or use a credit3/debit card.
    5. Find the unique tracking number (MTCN) on your receipt to keep track of the money transfer.

    Do you have any further questions?

    For more on our services, you can visit our FAQs, or simply get in touch. Our customer care team is on hand to help.

    1 Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, identification requirements, Agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options. For mobile transactions funds will be paid to receiver’s Mobile Wallet account provider for credit to account tied to receiver’s mobile number. Additional third-party charges may apply, including SMS and account over-limit and cash-out fees. See the transfer form for restrictions.

    2 Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees, foreign exchange rates and taxes may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.

    3 If you’re using a credit card, a card-issuer cash advance fee and associated interest charges may apply. To avoid these fees or for reduced fees, use a debit card or check other payment methods.

    4 Funds will be paid to receiver’s Mobile Wallet account provider for credit to account tied to receiver’s mobile number. Additional third-party charges may apply, including SMS and account over-limit and cash-out fees. Funds availability subject to terms and conditions of service. See Mobile Form for Restrictions.