Home › Send money › EUR to KES

Best way to send 🇪🇺 EUR to 🇰🇪 KES — compare rates & fees

Compare the real cost of sending Euro to Kenyan Shilling, shown for about €900.00 (roughly USD 1,000). Real provider quotes are ranked by the amount your recipient receives after every fee and margin; providers without a live quote are listed separately as estimates. Mid-market rate as of 2026-10-28: 1 EUR = 144.74 KES.

🏆 Best live quote: InstaReM — recipient receives KSh129,310 KES on €900.00 EUR (0.73% total cost). Against the most expensive live quote (Deutsche Bank) that is roughly KSh6,461 more in your recipient's pocket. Quotes collected 2026-10-28 07:12 UTC.
💡 Affiliate disclosure: Some links below are affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you sign up, at no extra cost to you. Provider ranking is always by net amount received — never by commission.

Live provider quotes

ProviderRate after marginFlat fee (EUR)Transfer feeFX marginTotal costRecipient getsData type
InstaReMBest live quote 143.68 — — 0.73% KSh954 (0.73%) KSh129,310 KES ● Live quote · 2026-10-28 Send with InstaReM →
Western Union 142.89 €2.99 — 1.27% KSh2,086 (1.60%) KSh128,178 KES ● Live quote · 2026-10-28 Send with Western Union →
Wise (TransferWise) 144.33 — 1.34% 0.28% KSh2,112 (1.62%) KSh128,152 KES ● Live quote · 2026-10-28 Send with Wise →
Remitly 140.81 €1.99 — 2.71% KSh3,814 (2.93%) KSh126,450 KES ● Live quote · 2026-10-28
Rabobank 141.31 €16.00 — 2.37% KSh5,343 (4.10%) KSh124,921 KES ● Live quote · 2026-10-28
ABN AMRO Bank 141.83 €21.00 — 2.01% KSh5,592 (4.29%) KSh124,672 KES ● Live quote · 2026-10-27
Skrill 137.48 — — 5.02% KSh6,534 (5.02%) KSh123,730 KES ● Live quote · 2026-10-28
Deutsche Bank 142.28 €36.55 — 1.70% KSh7,415 (5.69%) KSh122,849 KES ● Live quote · 2026-10-28

● Live quote = a real price collected 2026-10-28 07:12 UTC for about €900.00, via Wise's quote API (Wise) and Wise's public price-comparison data (other providers and banks). That feed is collected by Wise, which also competes with several of these providers; it reflects standard delivery and excludes first-transfer promotions, so your own quote may differ. Recipient gets = (amount − flat fee) × (1 − transfer fee) × rate after margin, where rate after margin = mid-market rate × (1 − FX margin). Total cost = what €900.00 is worth at the mid-market rate minus what the recipient gets. FX margin is measured against the mid-market rate shown above, so small negative values just mean a provider's rate was marginally better than our reference.

Estimates — no live quote available

These providers had no fresh quote for this route. The figures use typical published fees and margins, are not quotes, and are deliberately not ranked against the live quotes above.

ProviderRate after marginFlat fee (EUR)Transfer feeFX marginTotal costRecipient getsData type
XE Money Transfer 144.01 — — 0.50% KSh651 (0.50%) KSh129,613 KES Typical fee (estimate)
Paysend 144.01 €1.79 — 0.50% KSh910 (0.70%) KSh129,354 KES Typical fee (estimate)
TransferGo 143.58 €0.90 — 0.80% KSh1,171 (0.90%) KSh129,093 KES Typical fee (estimate)
MoneyGram 143.22 €2.02 — 1.05% KSh1,657 (1.27%) KSh128,607 KES Typical fee (estimate)
WorldRemit 142.86 €1.79 — 1.30% KSh1,949 (1.50%) KSh128,316 KES Typical fee (estimate)
Ria Money Transfer 141.84 €2.68 — 2.00% KSh2,986 (2.29%) KSh127,278 KES Typical fee (estimate)
PayPal / Xoom 141.12 €1.75 — 2.50% KSh3,504 (2.69%) KSh126,761 KES Typical fee (estimate)
OFX 141.34 €8.30 — 2.35% KSh4,235 (3.25%) KSh126,030 KES Typical fee (estimate)

Typical fee (estimate) = typical published fees and margins, not a quote for this transfer. Recipient gets = (amount − flat fee) × (1 − transfer fee) × rate after margin, where rate after margin = mid-market rate × (1 − FX margin). Total cost = what €900.00 is worth at the mid-market rate minus what the recipient gets. FX margin is measured against the mid-market rate shown above, so small negative values just mean a provider's rate was marginally better than our reference.

Not listed for senders in the Eurozone: Revolut (we have not been able to confirm they serve the Eurozone; they are added once confirmed).

Indicative only — verify before sending. Open the live comparator →

🔔 Free rate alert

Alert me when 1 EUR buys X KES or more. Today's mid-market rate: 1 EUR = 144.74 KES.

We email you a link to confirm first (double opt-in) and nothing is sent until you click it. The target is compared with the mid-market rate (updated once a day), which is not the rate a provider will give you — compare the amount received on this page. Not financial advice.

How to get the best EUR to KES exchange rate

Transfers from the Eurozone to Kenya are most commonly sent for family support and mobile money. On a €900.00 transfer, the choice of provider can make a difference of KSh6,461 — money that disappears into fees and FX margin when you pick the wrong service.

The advertised exchange rate is rarely what you get. Most banks and transfer services quote a rate that includes a hidden FX margin of 0.5–4% above the mid-market EUR/KES rate. That margin is often the largest single cost on a transfer, which is why FX Skipper deducts it before ranking and shows you what actually arrives in Kenya.

Tips for sending EUR to KES

  • Compare net received, not the headline rate. A "no fee" provider can still be expensive if its FX margin is wide.
  • Match the delivery method. Bank deposit is usually cheaper than cash pickup; mobile wallets can be instant in many receiving countries.
  • Larger amounts can unlock better rates. Some providers, such as OFX, tighten their margin on larger transfers (typically above $10,000).
  • Watch the timing. The mid-market EUR/KES rate moves daily — confirm today's ranking in the live comparator before you send.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest way to send EUR to KES?

Based on real provider quotes collected 2026-10-28 07:12 UTC for about €900.00, InstaReM gave the best result: your recipient receives about KSh129,310 (0.73% total cost). 8 providers had a live quote for this route. Quotes change daily — confirm with the provider before sending.

How much does it cost to send €900.00 to Kenya?

Among the live quotes, total cost ranges from about KSh954 to KSh7,415 — a difference of roughly KSh6,461 on a single transfer.

What is the mid-market EUR/KES rate today?

The mid-market rate is approximately 1 EUR = 144.74 KES as of 2026-10-28. Providers add an FX margin on top — the table shows each provider's effective rate after that margin is deducted.

How long does a EUR to KES transfer take?

Transfer times vary by provider, delivery method and corridor — from minutes for some bank transfers and cash pickups to one to three business days. We do not publish delivery times for this route because we have not verified them; check the speed estimate in the provider's own quote before you send.

Is it safe to transfer EUR to KES online?

It is safer when you use a licensed and regulated provider. FX Skipper compares prices but does not vet or endorse providers, so always confirm the provider holds a valid licence in the Eurozone and that the receiving method suits your recipient in Kenya.

Related corridors

More from EUR:

More to KES: