Send money from Switzerland to Kenya
Comparing 4 providers for 1,000 CHF → KES
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Wise
Fee CHF 11.35 · Rate 157.5020
KES 155,714
your recipient gets
| Provider | Fee | Rate | Spread | Recipient gets† | Speed | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WiseBest available Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Credit card · Apple Pay · Google Pay | CHF 11.35 | 157.5020 | at mid | KES 155,714.35 | 1h | Send now |
Pay with: Debit card · Credit card · Bank transfer | CHF 0.00 | 155.6266 | 1.19% | KES 155,626.57 | — | Send now |
Receive via: Mobile Money Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Credit card · Apple Pay · Google Pay | CHF 2.99 | 150.1499 | 4.67% | KES 149,700.95 | — | Send now |
Receive via: Cash pickup · Bank account · Mobile wallet Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Credit card · Cash (agent) | See site | 152.4560 | 3.20% | KES 152,456.00 | 1 day | Send now |
Delivery & payment details
Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Credit card · Apple Pay · Google Pay
Delivery & payment details
Pay with: Debit card · Credit card · Bank transfer
Delivery & payment details
Receive via: Mobile Money
Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Credit card · Apple Pay · Google Pay
Delivery & payment details
Receive via: Cash pickup · Bank account · Mobile wallet
Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Credit card · Cash (agent)
Updated October 16, 2026 at 08:35 AM UTC
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What we've measured on CHF → KES
Across 45 days of our own recorded quotes, the gap between the best and worst provider on this corridor has run at a median of 3.9% (widest single day: 4.0%). On a 1,000 CHF transfer that is the difference between the best and worst choice.
The best provider has changed 2 times in that window, across 2 different providers (Wise has led on the most days). This corridor is genuinely competitive, so the cheapest option today may not be the cheapest next week.
Provider rates on this corridor are measured against Wise's published mid-market rate. No central bank publishes a rate for KES, so the yardstick here comes from Wise — which we also rank, and which therefore sits exactly at the reference by definition. We disclose this rather than hide it.
Recipients in Kenya can be paid via a mobile wallet, cash pickup and a bank account, based on what the providers above actually price for this corridor.
Figures come from our own append-only rate history, not from provider marketing. See the methodology and rate trends.
CHF to KES — Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest way to send CHF to KES?
Wise currently offers the best value for CHF → KES, delivering 155,714 KES for 1,000 CHF. We rank by the total amount received after fees and exchange-rate markup, updated every 4 hours. Note that the lead has changed 2 times in the last 45 days across 2 providers, so today's winner is not a permanent answer — check before each transfer.
What is the current CHF to KES exchange rate?
The best available rate is 1 CHF = 157.50 KES via Wise. The reference (mid-market) rate is 157.50, taken from Wise's published mid-market rate. Across 45 days of our own records, the spread between the best and worst provider on this corridor has run at a median of 3.9%. Rates are updated every 4 hours. Always confirm the final rate on the provider's site before sending.
Are there hidden fees when sending CHF to KES?
On this corridor the two costs split roughly 0.48% in visible fees and 1.95% in exchange-rate markup, averaged over the 3 providers here that publish a fee — so the markup is the larger part, about 80% of what you pay. 1 of them charge no fee at all on this corridor, which is exactly why fee alone is a poor guide. We rank by the amount your recipient actually receives, which captures both. Learn how fees work →
Can I send CHF to a mobile wallet in Kenya?
Yes. Several providers on this page pay out to M-Pesa and Airtel Money in Kenya. Choose your wallet as the delivery method at checkout on the provider's site — the recipient gets the money directly in their mobile-wallet balance, usually within minutes. Rankings above already account for the fee and exchange-rate markup, so the best value applies to wallet payout too.