Send money to the Democratic Republic of Congo with our new transfer fees1 and improved exchange rates.
We encrypt your transfers
We encrypt your transfers
We are committed to keeping your data secure
We are committed to keeping your data secure
We’ve sent money around the world for over 150 years
We’ve sent money around the world for over 150 years
Enjoy a 1% transfer fee 1 and no more than Ksh 500 when you send money for cash pickup.
Ways to send money
Ways to receive money
Send money abroad in person at any of our Western Union agent locations in Kenya. We’re always nearby.
Find locationsIf you are a mobile banking customer of a Western Union® agent, log in to your account on your mobile e-banking app and send money right from your smartphone.
Learn moreWith thousands of agent locations across DRC, your receiver can easily find one nearby to pick up their cash.
Find agent locationsIf they prefer, you can send money directly to your receiver’s mobile wallet<sup>2</sup> for deposit in minutes<sup>3</sup>.
Learn more
1. Visit a nearby agent location and bring your valid identification document.
2. Provide the receiver’s details:
– Name
– Country of destination
– Bank account details
3. That’s it! We’ll take care of the rest. You can track your money transfer and check its status with the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).
The exact information you’ll require to send money with Western Union depends on the country and money transfer method. For example, you’ll normally need the full name and address of your receiver to send money for cash pickup, while mobile wallet transfers require the receiver’s mobile wallet provide and number.
Depending on your chosen delivery method, money could be received in minutes<sup>3</sup>.
Visit our FAQs or simply get in touch.
Our customer care team is on hand to help.
1 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.
2 Funds will be paid to receiver’s mWallet 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.
3 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. Additional Restrictions may apply. See terms for details.
