Kenyan Shilling
KES
Currency
Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Hold, send and exchange Kenyan Shilling with Paysavo.
KESConvert KES
Enter an amount to see the rate and any fee before you confirm. Nothing is charged until you approve the quote.
Rates are live at the time of quoting and are not published on this page.
Open the converter
Sign in or create an account to see a live quote for your amount and corridor.
Create a Paysavo accountHow the rate is set
Paysavo quotes a rate at the moment you ask for one. The rate and any fee are shown together before you confirm, so the amount your recipient receives is clear in advance.
Rates move continuously. No rate is published on this page, because a printed rate would be out of date the moment it rendered.
What a quote includes
- The exchange rate applied to your amount
- Any fee for the funding method you choose
- The amount your recipient receives
- The payout methods available for that country
Common amounts
Open the converter with a typical amount to see the live rate and fee for your transfer.
Where KES is used
Who it is for
Holding KES
Keep a Kenyan Shilling balance alongside the other currencies supported for your account.
Receiving KES
Receive Kenyan Shilling through the payout methods supported in Kenya.
Exchanging when it suits you
Move between KES and the other currencies you hold when you choose to.
Invoicing in KES
Bill customers in Kenyan Shilling and keep the proceeds in the same currency until you choose to convert.
Paying suppliers
Settle KES invoices from a business account without opening a local account first.
Managing exposure
Hold KES alongside your other balances and convert when it suits your business.
Built for trust
Your money is held with care
Paysavo applies operational and security controls appropriate to a regulated money-services business.
You see the cost before you confirm
The rate and any fee are shown at quote time. Nothing is charged until you approve.
Verification protects your account
Identity and business verification apply to eligible services, and vary by jurisdiction.
Availability depends on your account type, verification status and jurisdiction.
Questions
Where is Kenyan Shilling used with Paysavo?
Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the currency of Kenya in the Paysavo network.
Can I hold KES in a Paysavo wallet?
Yes, where supported for your account. You can hold Kenyan Shilling alongside other supported currencies and move between them when you need to.
Can KES be received internationally?
Yes. Corridors in the Paysavo network pay out Kenyan Shilling — see the related corridors on this page. What you can do depends on your account type, verification status and jurisdiction.
What rate applies when I convert KES?
The rate and any fee are shown together before you confirm. Paysavo does not publish a fixed or historical rate on this page, because rates move continuously.
Open a Paysavo account
Hold multiple currencies, send and receive internationally, and pay from one account.