Head-to-head comparison
Remitly vs Wise
UK to Kenya money transfers (2026)
£1,000 sent · ranked by what your recipient actually gets
Data from 27 September 2026
Wise delivers KSh996 more to your recipient today
Remitly
Recipient gets
KSh168,660
KES for £1,000 sent
- Transfer fee
- £0.00
- Exchange rate
- 168.6600
- Rate vs mid-market
- 1.77% below
Best deal
Wise
Recipient gets
KSh169,656
KES for £1,000 sent
- Transfer fee
- £11.48
- Exchange rate
- 171.6260
- Rate vs mid-market
- 0.04% below
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Historical record
Who has led in Plyna's tracking?
0
Remitly leads
92
Wise leads
Across 92 daily snapshots tracked by Plyna
Common questions
Remitly vs Wise — UK to Kenya
- Is Remitly or Wise better for sending money from the UK to Kenya?
- Both providers serve the UK-Kenya corridor, but which is cheaper changes daily as they reprice their rates. In Plyna's tracked snapshots, Wise has led on 92 of 92 days. Today's result is shown in the comparison above — always check before transferring.
- What fees do Remitly and Wise charge for UK to Kenya transfers?
- Current fees are shown in the comparison above. As a general guide: providers differ in whether they charge flat fees, percentage fees, or hide costs in the exchange rate margin. Plyna ranks by recipient amount — the only figure that captures the true total cost of both the fee and the rate margin in a single number.
- How much KES does my recipient get with Remitly vs Wise?
- Today's recipient amounts for £1,000 sent are shown in the comparison above. The difference can be significant — even a 0.5% rate margin difference adds KES equivalent of several hundred units on a £1,000 transfer. Plyna updates these figures every morning from real provider quotes.
- Which is faster: Remitly or Wise for Kenya transfers?
- Both Remitly and Wise typically deliver to Kenya within a few hours. Exact delivery time depends on the payment method, time of day, and the recipient's bank. Check each provider's current delivery estimate when you create your transfer — speed can vary based on live network conditions.
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