Send money to Ireland from Kenya
Grey lets you send money from Kenya to Ireland directly from your KES balance. Fund via M-Pesa or your Kenyan bank account. Your shillings convert to euros at the live KES to EUR rate and land in your recipient's Irish bank account via SEPA. Bank of Ireland, AIB, and Ulster Bank are all supported. Transfers from a funded Grey balance typically arrive within minutes. Grey operates through Central Bank of Kenya-licensed partners.
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Send money from Kenya to Ireland, straight to any bank account
When you send money to Ireland through Grey, your KES balance converts to EUR at the live rate and arrives directly in your recipient's Irish bank account. Bank of Ireland, AIB, and Ulster Bank are all supported via SEPA. Enter your recipient's IBAN, confirm the rate and fee, and send.
Your recipient does not need a Grey account. The euros arrive in their banking app typically within minutes. No branch visits, no correspondent bank fees, no delays at the other end.
The total cost of a transfer is the conversion fee and the exchange rate together. Some services advertise zero fees but mark up the rate. Grey shows both numbers on the same screen before you tap Send.
How to send money to Ireland from Kenya
Sign up
Open a free Grey account on your phone in under five minutes. Verify your identity with a valid Kenyan ID such as a national ID card or passport.
Fund
Fund your Grey KES balance via M-Pesa from your Safaricom line, or via bank transfer from any major Kenyan bank.
Send
Enter your recipient's Irish bank account IBAN. Confirm the live KES to EUR rate and fee. Send. The euros typically arrive within minutes via SEPA.
How much does it cost to send money to Ireland
Every transfer from Kenya to Ireland involves two costs: the conversion fee and the exchange rate margin. Grey shows both before you confirm. The EUR amount your recipient receives is on screen before you tap Send. KES to EUR is a Group A currency pair, which means Grey's conversion fee is capped at $6 regardless of the transfer amount. On a large transfer, the effective fee percentage drops well below 1%.
How exchange rates work: KES to EUR
The KES to EUR exchange rate determines how many euros your recipient receives. On a large shilling transfer, a 1% difference in the rate changes the euro amount meaningfully. Grey shows the live rate before you confirm. The rate on screen is the rate applied. No adjustment after you send.
Grey charges a conversion fee of 1%, capped at $6. The withdrawal fee is 0.5% of the transfer amount, minimum €2, capped at €10. Both are shown alongside the rate before you commit. That is the complete cost.
Some providers advertise zero fees but recover their margin through the exchange rate. On a large KES transfer, a 2% rate markup costs significantly more than a transparent fee would. Grey separates both numbers so the total cost is clear before you send.
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What your recipient sees in Ireland
Your recipient does not need a Grey account. The euros arrive in their Irish bank account as a standard SEPA credit. It appears the same way any domestic European transfer would.
Bank account delivery via SEPA
Grey sends to major Irish banks including Bank of Ireland, AIB, and Ulster Bank. Enter your recipient's IBAN in the Grey app. Withdrawal fee: 0.5% of the transfer amount, minimum €2, capped at €10.
SEPA and SEPA Instant
Grey routes transfers to Ireland via SEPA. SEPA Instant settles in under 10 seconds where available. Standard SEPA transfers typically arrive within minutes.
GreyTag transfers
If your recipient has a Grey account, send via GreyTag instead. GreyTag transfers are free and arrive within seconds, in any currency.
Ways to fund your transfer
Whether you are transferring money to Ireland for the first time or the fiftieth, Grey gives you three funding options
M-Pesa
Fund your Grey account via M-Pesa from your Safaricom line. The fastest and most convenient way to top up your KES balance in Kenya.
Kenyan bank account
Fund via bank transfer from Equity Bank, KCB Bank, Co-operative Bank, NCBA, Standard Chartered Kenya, or any major Kenyan bank.
Grey balance
If you already hold KES in your Grey balance, you can send without a new deposit. Fund your balance in advance and transfers go out immediately.
Which option is cheapest? Grey displays the fee for each funding method before you confirm, so you can compare and choose. There is no penalty for switching between them.
Send money to Ireland for every reason that matters
Support family in Europe
Ireland attracts Kenyan professionals and students through English-language programmes. A parent in Nairobi covering a child's monthly living costs in Dublin. A family in Mombasa sending regular support to a sibling working abroad. On a recurring transfer, the rate Grey shows before you confirm is the rate applied.
Education and university fees
Paying tuition fees at an Irish university from a salary in Nairobi. Covering semester fees due on a fixed date. Sending monthly allowance to a student in Dublin. Grey shows the KES amount debited and the EUR amount received before you confirm.
Business and supplier payments
A Nairobi-based business settling invoices with an Irish supplier or partner in euros. A Kenyan startup paying for Irish-based software, services, or contractors. A company managing regular EUR payables to a European counterpart. Grey supports SEPA transfers to Irish bank accounts without requiring a separate business account.
Move or settle abroad
A Kenyan professional relocating to Dublin and covering initial costs from Kenya. Funding an Irish bank account before arriving. Sending a salary instalment ahead of a move. Fund via M-Pesa in Kenya and the transfer can be sent the same day. Grey shows the exact EUR amount before you send.
Your reasons may be different, but the need is the same: the money has to get there, the cost has to be clear, and the app has to work the same way it did last month. Do it all on Grey, with the rate and fee shown before every transfer.
Best way to send money to Ireland from Kenya
A global money app you can actually trust
Over 3 million people across 80+ countries use Grey to move money across borders. Your transfers are protected with bank-grade encryption, and every payout is tracked end-to-end. You'll know exactly when the money lands, and so will the person receiving it. If you have any questions, our support team is one tap away.
FAQs
How long does it take to send money from Kenya to Ireland?
Transfers from a funded Grey balance to Ireland typically arrive within minutes via SEPA. SEPA Instant settles in under 10 seconds where available. Fund via M-Pesa and the transfer can be sent the same day.
What is the fee for sending money from Kenya to Ireland?
Grey charges a conversion fee of 1%, capped at $6, on KES to EUR transfers. The withdrawal fee is 0.5%, minimum €2, capped at €10. Both are shown before you confirm.
Which Irish banks does Grey support?
Grey supports transfers to major Irish banks including Bank of Ireland, AIB, and Ulster Bank. Enter your recipient's IBAN in the Grey app.
What is the KES to EUR exchange rate today?
The live KES to EUR rate is shown inside the Grey app before you confirm your transfer. The rate at the time of confirmation is the rate applied. Grey does not adjust the rate after you send.
Does my recipient in Ireland need a Grey account?
No. Your recipient does not need a Grey account. The euros arrive in their Irish bank account as a standard SEPA credit.
Is Grey safe for sending money from Kenya to Ireland?
Grey operates through Central Bank of Kenya-licensed banking partners. Grey is a financial technology company, not a bank.
Can I fund my Grey account via M-Pesa in Kenya?
Yes. Grey supports funding via M-Pesa from your Safaricom line. M-Pesa is the most convenient way to top up your KES balance. You can also fund via bank transfer from any major Kenyan bank.
What is SEPA and how does it work for transfers from Kenya to Ireland?
SEPA is the Single Euro Payments Area, connecting banks across Europe. Grey routes KES to EUR transfers through SEPA, which delivers to your recipient's Irish bank account as a standard euro credit.
Can I send money from Kenya to Ireland from a Grey balance?
Yes. If you hold KES in your Grey balance, you can send to Ireland without waiting for a new deposit. Transfers from a funded balance begin within seconds.
How much can I send from Kenya to Ireland?
The daily limit is $10,000 equivalent and the monthly limit is $30,000 equivalent. All limits are shown in the Grey app before you send.
How does Grey compare to a Kenyan bank wire to Ireland?
Traditional bank wires from Kenya to Ireland route through correspondent banks and take 3-5 business days. Grey delivers via SEPA within minutes at a capped conversion fee of $6 and a withdrawal fee shown before you confirm. Fund via M-Pesa and avoid bank wire fees entirely.
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