Western Union offers a fast and secure way to send money directly to an M-Pesa account in Kenya or other countries that support the service.
Start a money transfer from the official Western Union website, select Kenya (or another country that supports M-Pesa) as the destination, and enter the recipient’s M-Pesa phone number to complete the transaction in just a few minutes3.
Use the international money transfer app to send funds directly to an M-Pesa account wherever you are. Simply download the app, sign up or log in, and follow a few steps.
Find a Western Union branch near you, let the agent know you want to send money to M-Pesa, and complete the transaction by paying in cash or with a card.
Before sending, check the EUR/KES exchange rate2 to ensure you’re getting the best possible value for your transfer.
Once the transfer is completed, the recipient will receive the funds directly into their M-Pesa account, ready to use. Western Union ensures reliable mobile wallet1 transfers that are simple, fast, and secure.
Sending money to M-Pesa in Kenya (and other supported countries) is easy, fast, and secure with Western Union.
Western Union enables transfers to M-Pesa in countries like Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, Egypt, Afghanistan, and Romania, thanks to its extensive global network.
Learn about money transfers to KenyaYou can choose the most convenient method for you: send money online from the Western Union website, use the mobile app to transfer funds with just a few taps, or visit a nearby branch in person.
Start a money transferBefore completing the transfer, you can easily check the exchange rate between euros and Kenyan shillings and estimate the applicable fees2. This way, you always know exactly how much you’re sending and how much the recipient will receive.
Calculate the cost of your transferM-Pesa is a mobile money service that allows users to send, receive, and manage money via mobile phone1, without the need for a bank account. It operates in several countries, including Kenya and Tanzania.
You can pay in Kenya using M-Pesa by making direct transfers from your mobile wallet1 for purchases, bill payments, or top-ups. If you are abroad, you can send money to an M-Pesa account using Western Union’s mobile wallet service for a secure and fast transfer.
Yes, M-Pesa Italy supports both digital payments and cash withdrawals at authorized points. You can send money to an M-Pesa account, and the recipient can easily withdraw it. To transfer funds, visit the Western Union money transfer page.
Your loved ones can receive money on M-Pesa easily and securely using the Western Union mobile app.
Start a mobile transfer online to an M-Pesa number directly from the Western Union app.
Save your recipients’ information to make future transfers even faster.
Track the status of your transfer in real time and receive notifications when the funds arrive.
Set personalized exchange rate alerts to know the best time to send EUR to KES on M-Pesa Kenya.
1 Additional third-party charges may apply.
2 Western Union makes money from currency exchange. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.
3 Transfer speed and fund availability may be affected by factors such as service choice, amount, destination, currency, regulations, ID requirements, and system availability of our banking partners. Not available for all transactions. See Terms for details.
