GBP to KES chart
Use the chart to see the recent trend for GBP to KES. The line shows the mid-market rate over the period you pick, and Grey's own conversion fee is shown separately before you confirm a transfer.
GBP to KES exchange rate today
Check the live British pound to Kenyan shilling exchange rate. Grey shows the rate, the fees, and exactly what your recipient in Kenya receives, all before you confirm.
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GBP to KES chart
Use the chart to see the recent trend for GBP to KES. The line shows the mid-market rate over the period you pick, and Grey's own conversion fee is shown separately before you confirm a transfer.
Over the last 30 days, the US Dollar to Nigerian Naira rate reached a high of 13.9 and a low of -25.0, with an average of -5.1
| Period | High | Low | Average | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 days | 13.9 | -25.0 | -5.1 | -116.7% |
| 90 days | 13.9 | -34.0 | -15.8 | -115.1% |
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|---|---|
| 1 GBP | 168.45 KES |
| 5 GBP | 842.24 KES |
| 10 GBP | 1,684.49 KES |
| 20 GBP | 3,368.97 KES |
| 50 GBP | 8,422.43 KES |
| 100 GBP | 16,844.85 KES |
| 250 GBP | 42,112.13 KES |
| 500 GBP | 84,224.25 KES |
| |
|---|---|
| 10,000 KES | 56.22 GBP |
| 50,000 KES | 281.08 GBP |
| 100,000 KES | 562.16 GBP |
| 200,000 KES | 1,124.33 GBP |
| 250,000 KES | 1,405.41 GBP |
| 500,000 KES | 2,810.82 GBP |
| 1,000,000 KES | 5,621.64 GBP |
| 1,500,000 KES | 8,432.46 GBP |
What this rate means if you are sending from British poundpe
Checking the GBP to KES rate is one thing; sending money is another. Grey adds three costs to a transfer, a deposit fee, a conversion fee and a send fee, and shows every one of them with the exact shilling amount your recipient receives before you confirm.
Because Grey does not add a margin to the exchange rate on top of the stated fees, the figure to compare is simple: the exact shilling amount for a transfer from GBP to KES, shown before you confirm. Your recipient can receive shillings in an M-Pesa wallet linked to a Safaricom number, or in an account at Equity Bank, KCB Bank, Co-operative Bank, NCBA or Standard Chartered Kenya.
Frequently asked questions
What is the GBP to KES exchange rate today?
The live GBP to KES exchange rate today is shown in the calculator above. This is the mid-market rate. Grey's transfer rate includes a conversion fee, plus a deposit fee and a send fee, all shown separately before you confirm.
How much Kenyan shillings will I get for 500 GBP?
At today's live rate, 500 GBP converts to the amount shown in the calculator above. Grey adds its deposit, conversion and send fees on separate lines, and shows the exact shilling amount your recipient receives before you confirm.
How do I convert GBP to KES with Grey?
Open a free Grey account, verify your identity, fund your balance, then send to your recipient in Kenya. Grey converts GBP to KES at the live rate and shows the rate and fees before you confirm.
How does my recipient in Kenya receive the money?
Your recipient can receive shillings in an M-Pesa wallet linked to a Safaricom number, or in an account at Equity Bank, KCB Bank, Co-operative Bank, NCBA or Standard Chartered Kenya. The exact amount is shown before you confirm.
What is the fee for converting GBP to KES?
Grey charges a deposit fee, a conversion fee and a send fee, each shown before you confirm. Grey does not add a margin to the exchange rate on top of the stated fees.
How long does a transfer from British poundpe to Kenya take?
The estimated delivery time is shown before you confirm. Funding your balance can take longer than the transfer itself, depending on the funding method.
