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Send CHF5,000 from Switzerland to Kenya

Compare today's fees, exchange rates, delivery times and recipient amounts across 7 providers.

Rates updated 6 hours ago

How much are you sending?

You send
CHF5,000
Recipient receives
up to KSh776,352
with TorFX
Fastest delivery
Seconds to 2 business days
Wise

Compare your options for sending CHF5,000

Ranked by what your recipient actually gets.

  • Best overallTorFX
  • Lowest upfront feeTorFX
  • FastestWise
Providers for sending CHF5,000 to Kenya, ranked by amount received
Provider Recipient gets Fee Rate Delivery Best for
TorFX Estimate KSh776,352.04 No fee 155.2704 Minutes to 2 days Most money received Best for Bank deposit Send with TorFX (opens in a new tab)
XE Estimate KSh775,265.45 KSh1,087 less CHF1.99 155.1148 1-3 days Best for M-Pesa Best for Cash pickup Send with XE (opens in a new tab)
OFX Estimate KSh774,018.31 KSh2,334 less No fee 154.8037 1–3 business Bank deposit Send with OFX (opens in a new tab)
Wise Estimate KSh773,784.94 KSh2,567 less CHF26.50 155.5816 Seconds to 2 business days Fastest delivery Send with Wise (opens in a new tab)
WorldRemit Estimate KSh771,377.46 KSh4,975 less CHF1.99 154.3369 Minutes to 3 days Best for Digital wallet Send with WorldRemit (opens in a new tab)
Western Union Sponsored Estimate KSh770,128.77 KSh6,223 less No fee 154.0258 Minutes to 1 business day Bank deposit · Cash pickup · M-Pesa Send with Western Union (opens in a new tab)
Remitly Estimate KSh769,514.21 KSh6,838 less CHF3.99 154.0258 Minutes (Express) / 1–3 days (Economy) Bank deposit · Cash pickup · M-Pesa Send with Remitly (opens in a new tab)

Amounts are estimates based on the mid-market reference rate and each provider's published or typical pricing. The final amount is confirmed by the provider at checkout.

Which is the best way to send CHF5,000 to Kenya?

Most money received Best for Bank deposit Lowest upfront fee

TorFX

The most money arrives: KSh776,352.04, after a No fee fee and the exchange-rate margin.

Pays the most to Bank deposit: KSh776,352.04.

Lowest upfront fee (No fee) — the exchange rate still decides what arrives.

"Best overall" means the most money reaches your recipient after the transfer fee and the exchange-rate margin. Commission and sponsorship never change the order. Some figures are estimates — confirm the final amount on the provider's screen.

What CHF5,000 gets you in Kenya

After fees and exchange-rate costs, your recipient gets about KSh776,352

Choosing TorFX over Remitly puts KSh6,838 more in your recipient's hands on this transfer.

  • The amount varies by provider — the table above shows each one.
  • Exchange rates move during the day, so the final figure can change.
  • Fees can depend on how you pay and how your recipient is paid.
Most you can get
KSh776,352
TorFX
Least you could get
KSh769,514
Remitly
At the mid-market rate
KSh777,908
No fees, no margin — the benchmark

How much does it cost to send CHF5,000 to Kenya?

Where your money goes with TorFX

Amount sent
CHF5,000.00
Transfer fee
− CHF0.00
Exchange-rate margin
− CHF10.00
Total cost
CHF10.00 (0.20%)
Recipient receives
KSh776,352.04

Rate offered: 1 CHF = 155.2704 KES. Mid-market: 155.5816.

Every transfer has two costs: the fee you see up front, and the exchange-rate margin — the gap between the rate you get and the mid-market rate. Add them together and you have the true price.

OFX charges no transfer fee — yet its exchange rate leaves your recipient KSh2,334 less than TorFX. A $0 fee is not the same as the cheapest transfer.

Total cost by provider

  • TorFX CHF10.00
  • XE CHF16.98
  • OFX CHF25.00
  • Wise CHF26.50
  • WorldRemit CHF41.97
  • Western Union CHF50.00
  • Remitly CHF53.95

Ways your recipient can get the money in Kenya

Only methods offered by the providers above.

How to send CHF5,000 from Switzerland to Kenya

  1. Choose a provider

    Compare the options above and pick the one that fits your priority. For the most money arriving, that's TorFX today (KSh776,352).

  2. Enter your transfer details

    Enter CHF5,000 as the amount you send and add your recipient's details exactly as they appear on their ID or account.

  3. Choose delivery

    Select M-Pesa, Bank deposit, Cash pickup, Digital wallet — whichever your recipient can use.

  4. Pay and track

    Check the final amount on the provider's confirmation screen, pay, then track the transfer until it arrives.

Provider by provider for CHF5,000

TorFX

Most money received
Recipient gets
KSh776,352.04
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
155.2704
Delivery
Minutes to 2 days
Pays out to
Bank deposit

Estimated · general pricing

XE

Best for M-Pesa
Recipient gets
KSh775,265.45
Fee
CHF1.99
Exchange rate
155.1148
Delivery
1-3 days
Pays out to
Bank deposit, Cash pickup, M-Pesa

Estimated · general pricing

Wise

Fastest delivery
Recipient gets
KSh773,784.94
Fee
CHF26.50
Exchange rate
155.5816
Delivery
Seconds to 2 business days
Pays out to
Bank deposit

Estimated · general pricing

WorldRemit

Best for Digital wallet
Recipient gets
KSh771,377.46
Fee
CHF1.99
Exchange rate
154.3369
Delivery
Minutes to 3 days
Pays out to
Bank deposit, Cash pickup, M-Pesa, Digital wallet

Estimated · general pricing

Remitly

Recipient gets
KSh769,514.21
Fee
CHF3.99
Exchange rate
154.0258
Delivery
Minutes (Express) / 1–3 days (Economy)
Pays out to
Bank deposit, Cash pickup, M-Pesa

Estimated · general pricing

CHF5,000 transfer FAQs

How much does it cost to send CHF5,000 to Kenya?

Today the total cost — transfer fee plus exchange-rate margin — ranges from CHF10.00 with TorFX to CHF53.95 with Remitly across the 7 providers we compare.

What is the cheapest way to send CHF5,000 to Kenya?

TorFX is the cheapest overall today: your recipient gets KSh776,352.04 after a No fee fee. That counts the exchange rate as well as the fee, so it can differ from the provider with the lowest advertised fee.

How much will the recipient receive for CHF5,000?

Between KSh769,514 and KSh776,352 depending on the provider, at today's rates. At the mid-market rate with no costs at all, CHF5,000 would be KSh777,908.

How long does it take to send CHF5,000 to Kenya?

Wise is the quickest, delivering seconds to 2 business days. Bank deposits can take longer than mobile money or cash pickup, and a first transfer may be held for identity checks.

Can I send CHF5,000 to M-Pesa?

Yes. 4 providers pay out to M-Pesa, including XE, WorldRemit, Western Union. XE pays the most: KSh775,265.45. Mobile money accounts have transaction and daily limits set by the operator, so check them before sending a large amount.

Is it cheaper to send CHF5,000 through TorFX or XE?

TorFX gives your recipient KSh1,087 more than XE today (KSh776,352.04 against KSh775,265.45). Rates change, so compare again on the day you send.

Can I send CHF5,000 to a bank account in Kenya?

Yes. 7 providers we compare deposit into bank accounts in Kenya. TorFX pays the most: KSh776,352.04. Bank deposits are often slower than mobile money.

Do money-transfer providers have limits on CHF5,000 transfers?

All 7 providers we compare accept CHF5,000 on this route. Larger transfers can also trigger extra identity or source-of-funds checks.