Cash usage
Kenyan shilling cash remains part of daily payments, alongside extensive mobile and banking channels.
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Kenya Currency Guide
Learn how the Kenyan shilling is used in Kenya, then open a dated reference-rate conversion.
Currency overview
Kenyan Shilling in Kenya
Monetary framework
Kenya uses the Kenyan shilling as its official currency.
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KES0.007730 USD1 KES = 0.0077297673 USD
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Currency facts
KES at a glance
CurrencyKenyan Shilling
ISO codeKES
SymbolKSh
Minor unitCent
Decimal places2
Central bankCentral Bank of Kenya
Currency typeOfficial currency
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Kenya
Official use
Kenya uses the Kenyan shilling as its official currency.
Payment environment
Mobile money is important in Kenya, alongside cash and cards; acceptance varies by merchant and location.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
Card acceptance
The Central Bank of Kenya's payments strategy covers cards, ATMs and other regulated payment services.
Mobile and contactless payments
Mobile-money services are a major domestic payment channel; access for an overseas visitor depends on registration and the chosen provider.
ATM availability
ATM and card acceptance depends on the network, while issuer and operator charges may both apply.
Exchange tips
Planning a conversion
Before exchanging
Compare the final shilling amount from banks, licensed exchange providers, cards and ATMs.
Card and ATM costs
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Popular currency pairs
KES conversion links
Related currencies
Regional and monetary links
Currency topics
These links use the country dataset's regional and monetary relationships rather than a single global popularity list.
FAQ
Kenya currency questions
Which currency is used in Kenya?
Kenya uses the Kenyan shilling as its official currency.
Does Kenya have multiple official currencies?
Kenya has one official currency: the Kenyan shilling (KES).
How can I compare the Kenyan shilling?
Use the conversion links on this page to compare Kenya's official currency with other supported currencies.
Sources and review
Rate data and official references
Data source: Frankfurter
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