Send Money from South Korea to Kenya
Compare KRW → KES exchange rates from top providers
AI Quick Verdict
As of April 11, 2026, the cheapest way to send money from South Korea to Kenya is via Wise, costing $4.60 in fees with an exchange rate of 1 KRW = 0.09 KES. Sending $1,000 delivers KES 86.79 to your recipient in ~1 hour.
Compare KRW → KES Rates
Best rate — they receive (KES)
KES 86.79
via Wise
Sending KRW 1,000 to Kenya
Updated Apr 11, 04:17 PM
| Provider | Exchange Rate | Fee | Speed | You Send | They Receive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WiseBest rate | 1 KRW = 0.09 KES | $4.60 | ~1 hour | KRW 1,000 | KES 86.79 | Send → |
RevolutRunner-up | 1 KRW = 0.09 KES | $5.00 | ~1 day | KRW 1,000 | KES 86.75 | Send → |
WorldRemit | 1 KRW = 0.09 KES | $13.99 | ~6 hours | KRW 1,000 | KES 85.97 | Send → |
Remitly | 1 KRW = 0.09 KES | $15.00 | ~3 hours | KRW 1,000 | KES 85.88 | Send → |
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vs Traditional Banks
You save up to $75
on a KRW 1,000 transfer
Wise
BEST RATEBank of America
+5% markup + $35 wire fee
Wells Fargo
+4.5% markup + $25 wire fee
Compare the best exchange rates and fees for sending money from South Korea to Kenya. Use the calculator above to see exactly how much your recipient will receive with each provider.
How to send money from South Korea to Kenya
- 1Choose your provider — Compare rates above and pick the one with the best KRW to KES rate.
- 2Create a free account — Most providers take under 5 minutes to verify your identity.
- 3Enter your recipient's details— You'll need their bank account number and routing information.
- 4Pay and track — Fund your transfer and track it in real time.