Exchange your pounds to Kenyan shillings with Sainsbury’s Bank
From expansive savannahs and the Great Rift Valley to lush highlands and pristine Indian Ocean beaches, Kenya is a stunning country. Celebrated for its rich wildlife and world-famous national parks, Kenya also boasts vibrant and modern cities like Nairobi and Mombasa.
Whether you’re visiting for a safari trip of a lifetime, a beach holiday, or for business, exchange your pounds to Kenyan shillings before you set off with Sainsbury’s Bank. That way you’re ready to embrace all that Kenya has to offer from the moment you arrive.
Why buy Kenyan currency from us?
- Better Kenyan shilling exchange rates for Nectar members*
- 0% commission on KES currency
- Buy Kenyan shillings online for collection at an instore bureau
- FREE home delivery on cash orders of £400 or more**
Pound to Kenyan shilling rate – how much will I get?
Use our currency converter to find out the current pound to Kenya shilling exchange rate. We have a competitive exchange rate for Kenyan shillings as well as over 50 different currencies. So, if you’re heading elsewhere afterwards, you can pick up your currency here too.
Rates may vary depending on whether you buy KES currency online, instore or by phone. Nectar members can take advantage of better exchange rates, and we never charge commission for currency exchanges at Sainsbury’s Bank*.
How to order your KES currency
Order online
It’s easy to buy Kenyan currency online. Simply enter how many Kenyan shillings you’d like to buy, check the exchange rate, and order for collection instore or home delivery. You can place your order at home on the go.
Visit us
Head to a Sainsbury’s store with a travel money bureau to buy your Kenyan shillings. Just speak to a member of our team to order and make the most of our 0% commission fee. You can also pre-order your currency online to pick up instore, to ensure we have it in stock.
Telephone
You can order your Kenyan shillings by phone. Order to collect instore at a date and time that suits you or choose home delivery. You’ll need to pay over the phone for home delivery, so have your bank card ready.
Are you a Nectar member?
Nectar members can get an even better exchange rate when they buy currency from us*. All we need is your Nectar card number when you place your order for Kenyan shillings. Rates may vary depending on whether you buy instore, online or by phone.
Not a Nectar member? Just download the Nectar app or register at nectar.com to make the most of the improved exchange rate.
Buying Kenyan shillings: FAQs
Can I sell my unused Kenyan shillings?
Didn’t spend all your cash in Kenya? We can buy back unused Kenyan shillings at any Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money Bureau. Please note that we can’t accept coins, or notes in smaller denominations.
Can I use my bank card in Kenya?
Yes, you can use bank cards in Kenya but be aware that it might not be accepted everywhere. Visa and Mastercard are more likely to be accepted in big cities like Nairobi and Mombasa, but you may have to pay currency conversion fees. Smaller towns and villages rely primarily on Kenyan shillings in cash, which is why it’s a good idea to take plenty with you.
Should I take cash to Kenya?
It’s a good idea to buy some Kenyan shillings before you travel to Kenya. While card payments can be useful in shops, restaurants and hotels, it’s helpful to have cash for smaller purchases. You could get better exchange rates if you buy your Kenyan currency in advance, rather than waiting until you arrive – but this is not guaranteed.
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Buy back
Worried about having left over Kenyan shillings when you return from your trip? We’ll buy them back for a great exchange rate.
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Terms and conditions
*Nectar members receive better exchange rates on single purchase transactions of all available foreign currencies. Excludes travel money card home delivery orders and online reloads. Exchange rates may vary depending on whether you buy instore, online or by phone. You need to tell us your Nectar card number at the time of your transaction.
**You can order currency for a secure home delivery by 1pm on the day of your choice by Royal Mail (Mon- Sat). For next day delivery your order needs to be confirmed before 2pm (Mon- Fri). Please note that whilst Royal Mail make every effort to delivery on schedule, we cannot guarantee this as it is beyond our control. Highlands and Islands (including Channel Islands) are not guaranteed next day delivery. Delivery is free on all cash orders £400 or more (£4.99 for orders between £100 and £399.99). The minimum order for home delivery is £100. The delivery day quoted is dependent on the order day being a working day; if one of those days is a public holiday then additional day(s) will be added accordingly. All home delivery orders are sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery, unless we advise you otherwise, to your billing address, and a signature will be required upon delivery. A valid telephone number is required for home delivery.
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