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Convert CAD to KES
CAD
KES|Updated recentlyMid-market 93.1704Cheapest todayof 8 providers
LemFi
Rate 91.8008 · Fee free
You send
C$1,000
Recipient gets
KSh91,801
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Quick answer: The best CAD to KES exchange rate in August 2026 is offered by LemFi, delivering 91,800.77 KES on a 1,000 CAD transfer with a fee of zero.
Last reviewed: by Awais Imran, Reviews Editor
What is the cheapest way to send CAD to KES?
Sending C$1,000 from CAD to KES. Sorted by best value — most money received.
Source: SendMoneyCompare · Data updated every 6 hours from live provider APIs
#ProviderRateFeeRecipient gets
Rate 91.8008·Fee Free·1.47% markup
1.5% markup
↓ 1.7% over 91dAvg: 90.83 KES (+1.1% vs avg)Range: 89.50–93.35
1
LemFiBest value
Minutes to 1 business day1.47% markup
1.5% markup
↓ 1.7% over 91dAvg: 90.83 KES (+1.1% vs avg)Range: 89.50–93.35
91.8008
Free
KSh91,800.77
Rate 91.5026·Fee Free·1.79% markup
Best rate 61 of 98 days
↑ 0.6% over 98dAvg: 90.86 KES (+0.7% vs avg)Range: 89.20–92.90
2
Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)1.79% markup
Best rate 61 of 98 days
↑ 0.6% over 98dAvg: 90.86 KES (+0.7% vs avg)Range: 89.20–92.90
91.5026
Free
KSh91,502.63
Rate 92.2666·Fee C$9.70·0.97% markup
Rate 91.8474·Fee C$14.20·1.42% markup
Rate 91.7915·Fee C$14.80·1.48% markup
Rate 91.3815·Fee C$19.20·1.92% markup
Rate 89.0429·Fee C$44.30·4.43% markup
Rate 92.4250·Fee Free·0.80% markup
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Looking for the best CAD to KES exchange rate? Compare real-time rates, fees, and delivery times from 15+ money transfer providers to find the cheapest way to convert Canadian Dollar to Kenyan Shilling.
The CAD/KES exchange rate fluctuates throughout the day. Specialist money transfer providers typically offer rates 1–4% better than banks, which can mean significant savings on every transfer. Our comparison shows you the exact KES amount you'll receive from each provider after all fees and exchange rate markups.
Which provider offers the best CAD to KES rate?
LemFi
4.4Exchange rate
91.8008
Fee
Free
Recipient gets
KSh91,800.77
Speed
Minutes to 1 business day
Also available · Digital-asset rails
Crypto & stablecoin routes for CAD → KES
For a tech-comfortable sender, stablecoin rails can beat every bank and app. These aren't one-tap services — each is a fiat on-ramp → blockchain → local cash-out. Here's the all-in cost and how each works.
Binance P2PBeats mid-market
Kraken → Solana (USDC) → Binance P2P (KES) · ~1 second
96,852 KES
3.87% rebate all-in
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Binance P2PBeats mid-market
Kraken → Solana (USDC) → Binance P2P (KES) · ~1 second
96,852 KES
3.87% rebate all-in
- 1Kraken CAD→USDC: 0.26%
- 2Solana network: 0.000250 USDC
- 3Binance P2P (KES): 1.0896637608966422% spread
- 40.00% withdrawal fee
Also routable via Solana (USDC), Polygon (USDC), Arbitrum (USDC), Tron (USDT).
Source: Binance P2P API
Crypto rails involve exchange accounts, wallets, and price/liquidity risk. Costs are estimates from live exchange and network data, refreshed every 6 hours. Not financial advice.
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Which provider is best for each transfer type?
Different providers excel at different things. Here's who's best for each use case on the CAD to KES route.
Cheapest transfer
LemFi
Delivers the most KES for your money
Fastest transfer
LemFi
Delivers in Minutes to 1 business day
Cash pickup
Remitly
Widest cash pickup network
Bank transfer
LemFi
Best rate for bank deposit to KES
Transfer examples: CAD to KES
See how much your recipient would get for common transfer amounts.
Send C$500
ProviderFeeReceives
LemFi
91.80 · Minutes to 1 business day
TapTap Send
91.50 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
InstaReM
92.27 · 1-3 business days
Wise
91.85 · ~2 business days
Remitly
91.79 · Minutes to 3-5 days
Western Union
91.38 · 1 business day
ProviderFeeRateReceivesSpeed
LemFiFree91.80KSh45,900Minutes to 1 business day
TapTap SendFree91.50KSh45,751Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
InstaReMC$4.8592.27KSh45,6861-3 business days
WiseC$7.1091.85KSh45,272~2 business days
RemitlyC$7.4091.79KSh45,216Minutes to 3-5 days
Western UnionC$9.6091.38KSh44,8131 business day
Send C$1,000
ProviderFeeReceives
LemFi
91.80 · Minutes to 1 business day
TapTap Send
91.50 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
InstaReM
92.27 · 1-3 business days
Wise
91.85 · ~2 business days
Remitly
91.79 · Minutes to 3-5 days
Western Union
91.38 · 1 business day
ProviderFeeRateReceivesSpeed
LemFiFree91.80KSh91,801Minutes to 1 business day
TapTap SendFree91.50KSh91,503Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
InstaReMC$9.7092.27KSh91,3721-3 business days
WiseC$14.2091.85KSh90,543~2 business days
RemitlyC$14.8091.79KSh90,433Minutes to 3-5 days
Western UnionC$19.2091.38KSh89,6271 business day
Send C$5,000
ProviderFeeReceives
LemFi
91.80 · Minutes to 1 business day
TapTap Send
91.50 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
InstaReM
92.27 · 1-3 business days
Wise
91.85 · ~2 business days
Remitly
91.79 · Minutes to 3-5 days
Western Union
91.38 · 1 business day
ProviderFeeRateReceivesSpeed
LemFiFree91.80KSh459,004Minutes to 1 business day
TapTap SendFree91.50KSh457,513Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
InstaReMC$48.5092.27KSh456,8581-3 business days
WiseC$71.0091.85KSh452,716~2 business days
RemitlyC$74.0091.79KSh452,165Minutes to 3-5 days
Western UnionC$96.0091.38KSh448,1351 business day
How much does it cost to convert CAD to KES?
Fees for CAD to KES transfers vary by provider — from free to C$5–10 with specialist services. Banks typically charge C$25–50 per wire plus a 2–5% exchange rate markup. The bigger cost factor is usually the exchange rate markup, not the fee. Always compare the total KES received.
Understanding the total cost
The true cost of a money transfer has two components:
Transfer fee
The upfront charge — typically C$0–C$10 with specialist providers.
Exchange rate markup
The hidden cost — the difference between the provider's rate and the mid-market rate (93.1704).
How long does a CAD to KES transfer take?
Delivery times for CAD to KES transfers range from minutes (with express options) to 3–5 business days for standard bank wires. Most specialist providers deliver within 1–2 business days.
FastExpress delivery
- LemFiMinutes to 1 business day
- TapTap SendUnder 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
- RemitlyMinutes to 3-5 days
Standard delivery
- InstaReM1-3 business days
- Wise~2 business days
- Western Union1 business day
- BMO1-3 business days
- Regency FXSame day to 2 business days
CAD to KES Exchange Rate History
Daily best exchange rates from top providers over the last 98 days. Rates shown are for sending $100.
| Date | TapTap Send | __mid Market__ | LemFi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trend | |||
| Aug 19 | 91.5000 | 91.5000 | 91.8000✓ |
| Aug 18 | 91.5000 | 91.5000 | 91.8000✓ |
| Aug 17 | 91.5000 | 91.5000 | 91.8000✓ |
| Aug 16 | 91.5000 | 91.5000 | 91.8000✓ |
| Aug 15 | 91.5000 | 91.5000 | 91.8000✓ |
| Aug 14 | 91.5000 | 91.5000 | 91.8000✓ |
| Aug 13 | 91.5000 | 91.5000 | 91.8000✓ |
| Aug 12 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Aug 11 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Aug 10 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Aug 9 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Aug 8 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Aug 7 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Aug 6 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Aug 5 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Aug 4 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Aug 3 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Aug 2 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Aug 1 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 31 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 30 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 29 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 28 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 27 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 26 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 25 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 24 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 23 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 22 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 21 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 20 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 19 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 18 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 17 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 16 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 15 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 14 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 13 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 12 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 11 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 10 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 9 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 8 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 7 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 6 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 5 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 4 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 3 | 89.9000✓ | 89.9000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 2 | 90.3000✓ | 90.3000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jul 1 | 90.3000✓ | 90.3000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jun 30 | 90.3000✓ | 90.3000✓ | 89.8500 |
| Jun 29 | 89.8000✓ | 89.8000✓ | 89.5000 |
| Jun 28 | 89.8000✓ | 89.8000✓ | 89.5000 |
| Jun 27 | 89.8000✓ | 89.8000✓ | 89.5000 |
| Jun 26 | 89.2000 | 89.2000 | 89.5000✓ |
| Jun 25 | 89.2000 | 89.2000 | 89.6000✓ |
| Jun 24 | 90.4000✓ | 90.4000✓ | 90.4000✓ |
| Jun 23 | 90.3000 | 90.3000 | 90.4000✓ |
| Jun 22 | 90.3000 | 90.3000 | 90.4000✓ |
| Jun 21 | 90.3000 | 90.3000 | 90.4000✓ |
| Jun 20 | 90.6000✓ | 90.6000✓ | 90.6000✓ |
| Jun 19 | 91.0000✓ | 91.0000✓ | 90.6000 |
| Jun 18 | 91.0000✓ | 91.0000✓ | 91.0000✓ |
| Jun 17 | 91.0000 | 91.0000 | 91.5000✓ |
| Jun 16 | 91.0000 | 91.0000 | 91.5000✓ |
| Jun 15 | 91.0000 | 91.0000 | 91.5000✓ |
| Jun 14 | 92.0000✓ | 92.0000✓ | 91.5000 |
| Jun 13 | 92.0000✓ | 92.0000✓ | 91.5000 |
| Jun 12 | 92.0000✓ | 92.0000✓ | 91.5000 |
| Jun 11 | 92.0000✓ | 92.0000✓ | 92.0000✓ |
| Jun 10 | 92.0000✓ | 92.0000✓ | 92.0000✓ |
| Jun 9 | 92.0000✓ | 92.0000✓ | 92.0000✓ |
| Jun 8 | 92.0000 | 92.0000 | 92.4000✓ |
| Jun 7 | 92.0000 | 92.0000 | 92.4000✓ |
| Jun 6 | 92.0000 | 92.0000 | 92.4000✓ |
| Jun 5 | 92.7000✓ | 92.7000✓ | 92.2000 |
| Jun 4 | 92.7000 | 92.7000 | 92.8000✓ |
| Jun 3 | 92.7000 | 92.7000 | 92.9000✓ |
| Jun 2 | 92.7000 | 92.7000 | 92.9000✓ |
| Jun 1 | 92.9000✓ | 92.9000✓ | 92.9000✓ |
| May 31 | 92.8000 | 92.8000 | 92.9000✓ |
| May 30 | 92.8000 | 92.8000 | 92.9000✓ |
| May 29 | 92.8000 | 92.8000 | 92.9000✓ |
| May 28 | 92.9000 | 92.9000 | 93.0000✓ |
| May 27 | 92.9000✓ | 92.9000✓ | 92.8000 |
| May 26 | 92.9000✓ | 92.9000✓ | 92.8000 |
| May 25 | 92.5000 | 92.5000 | 93.0000✓ |
| May 24 | 92.0000 | 92.0000 | 93.0000✓ |
| May 23 | 92.0000 | 92.0000 | 93.0000✓ |
| May 22 | 92.0000 | 92.0000 | 93.0000✓ |
| May 21 | 92.0000 | 92.0000 | 93.3500✓ |
| May 20 | 92.0000✓ | 92.0000✓ | — |
| May 19 | 92.0000✓ | 92.0000✓ | — |
| May 18 | 92.0000✓ | 92.0000✓ | — |
| May 17 | 92.0000✓ | 92.0000✓ | — |
| May 16 | 92.0000✓ | 92.0000✓ | — |
| May 15 | 92.0000✓ | 92.0000✓ | — |
| May 14 | 91.0000✓ | 91.0000✓ | — |
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about sending money from CAD to KES
What is the best CAD to KES exchange rate today?
Exchange rates change constantly. Use our comparison table above to see real-time CAD to KES rates from every provider. The mid-market rate is shown for reference — look for providers offering rates closest to it.
What is the cheapest way to convert CAD to KES?
Specialist transfer providers like Wise, Remitly, and OFX typically offer the best total value. Compare the total KES received (after fees and rate markup) rather than just the fee or rate alone.
How long does a CAD to KES transfer take?
Transfer speeds vary by provider: some deliver within minutes, while standard bank wires take 2–5 business days. Express options are available from most specialist providers for a small additional fee.
Is it cheaper to use a bank or a specialist provider for CAD to KES?
Specialist providers are almost always cheaper. Banks typically charge C$25–50 per transfer plus a 2–5% exchange rate markup. Specialist providers like Wise, Revolut, and Remitly charge C$0–10 with markups under 1%, saving you significantly on every transfer.
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