Send money to Kenya

You can send up to 7,500 CAD to Kenya from Canada when you pay at an agent location for transfers started online or on our app. However, this amount varies depending on your chosen payment and receiving method.

Sending money to Kenya from Canada online is quick and easy. You can send funds using a debit/credit⁴ card or via bank transfer.

Here’s how to get started:

1. Log in or register for a free Western Union profile.
2. Click ‘send now’ to start your online money transfer.
3. Select Kenya as the destination and enter the amount of funds to be sent.
4. Choose the receiving method – either cash pickup, bank account² or mobile wallet³.
5. Select a payment method – pay by credit⁵/debit card or bank transfer.
6. Finally, confirm your payment.
7. Keep hold of your unique tracking number (MTCN) and share this with the receiver so you can both track the funds.

You’ll need to provide us with a few details before sending money to Kenya including your:

• Full name and address
• Driver’s license, passport or government issued ID
• Receiver’s name and address
• Receiver’s bank name, city and account number.

Information on the source of funds may be required for larger transactions.

To send money to Kenya from a Western union agent location, simply:

1. Find an agent location near you
2. Take along a valid government issued ID, your WU℠ number and your receiver’s information.
3. You may also need to provide proof of funds so make sure you bring along a payslip or bank statement.
4. Pay for your money transfer in cash, by bank transfer or by credit⁴/debit card.
5. Keep hold of your receipt and share your unique tracking number (MTCN) with your receiver.

You can use our price estimator to calculate your money transfer fees⁶ to Kenya.

The time it takes for your money to reach Kenya will depend on the payment and receiver method.

If you’re sending money to loved ones in Kenya for cash collection, your money could arrive in minutes⁵ when you pay with debit/credit⁴ card or cash in store.

If you’re transferring money from a bank account in Canada to a bank account² in Kenya, the transaction could take anywhere between 7-10 business days.

The Western Union® app lets you send money to Kenya from the palm of your hand.

To get started:

1. Download the Western Union® from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and register a free profile. You’ll need a driver’s license, passport, or government-issued ID to verify your profile. Or, if you already have an account, log in to the app with your Touch ID or credentials.
2. Start a money transfer by selecting Kenya as your destination and enter the amount of funds you’d like to send.
3. Choose a payment method that works for you and your receiver (send money directly to a bank account², mobile wallet³ or for cash pickup).
4. Enter your receiver’s details and pay for your money transfer with a credit⁴ or debit card or by bank account.
5. Keep hold of your unique tracking number (MTCN) and share this with your receiver to track the funds.

You can also transfer money to Kenya via mobile wallet. When you pay by credit⁴ or debit card, your cash can be delivered within minutes⁵. And whenever you send money to a mobile wallet³, both you and your receiver will get a notification once the funds have been delivered.