What is the GBP to KES exchange rate today?

The live GBP to KES rate is shown at the top of this page. Rates move with the global market throughout the day, and your exact rate is confirmed in the app before you send.

Why is Yolat cheaper than my bank for GBP to KES?

Banks usually add a markup to the exchange rate on top of a transfer fee. Yolat shows you the mid-market rate and any fee upfront, so more of your money arrives.

How long does a GBP to KES transfer take?

Most transfers to Kenya land within minutes once your payment clears. Some banks and payout methods can take longer, and we show the expected time before you confirm.

Is it safe to send GBP to KES with Yolat?

Yes. Yolat is registered with FINTRAC in Canada and moves money through licensed partners. Every transfer is encrypted and monitored in real time.

Convert
GBP to KES

1 British Pound equals … KES right now. Check the live rate, then send money to Kenya in minutes.

How much do you want to send?

Mid-market rate

You send

1 GBP = 0.00 KES

They receive

Conversion amount: £0
Transfer fee: FREE
Transfer time: Instantly

Total from your account

£0

Why send with Yolat

Send GBP to KESwith nothing hidden

No markup baked into the rate. No surprise deductions. You see the real rate, the fee, and the final amount before you confirm, every single time.

You send

Enter a custom amount

GBP

Type in an amount to see the exact conversion. Fees may apply.

Exchange ratemid-market1 GBP = — KES

Yolat feeShown upfront, before you confirm

They receive—

The rate you see is the rate you get, no hidden markup.

The real exchange rate

You get the mid-market rate you see above, the same one on Google. No markup quietly baked in.

Money that arrives fast

Most transfers to Kenya bank accounts land in minutes, not days.

Fees you can actually see

One small fee, shown upfront before you send. What you pay is never hidden inside the rate.

Safe and regulated

Your money is protected and moved through licensed partners, with security on every transfer.

How it works

How to sendGBP to KES

01
Get the app
Download Yolat and create your free account. You only verify once.
02
Enter your amount
Type how much GBP to send and see the rate, fee, and final KES amount.
03
Add your recipient
Send to a Kenyan Shilling bank account.
04
Money arrives
Track it live. We'll let you both know the moment it lands.

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FAQ

Questions peopleoften ask.

The live GBP to KES rate is shown at the top of this page. Rates move with the global market throughout the day, and your exact rate is confirmed in the app before you send.