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Wise
Mid-market FX, transparent fees. UK, US, EU, AU, CA.
Visit WiseWise vs WorldRemit: which is right for you?
WorldRemit was built specifically for diaspora-to-home transfers, especially into African and Asian corridors. Wise was built as a cheaper alternative to traditional bank wires. For Kenya specifically, both work well but the cost profiles differ depending on the amount.
Wise
remittance
A UK fintech using mid-market FX rates and transparent fee structures.
WorldRemit
remittance
A specialist diaspora remittance service with deep coverage of African corridors.
Which is better for what
Quick guide by use case. Pick the row that matches your situation.
For a transfer of £50-200 to M-PESA
WorldRemit's fixed-fee structure on small amounts often beats Wise's percentage-based model.
WorldRemit
For a transfer of £1,000+
Wise wins at higher amounts because its FX margin is smaller in absolute terms.
Wise
For sending to family with a non-M-PESA phone
WorldRemit supports cash pickup at Kenyan agent locations, which Wise does not.
WorldRemit
For complete cost transparency
Wise's rate display is industry-leading. WorldRemit's pricing is harder to compare across the FX rate and fee.
Wise
At a glance
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A small first transfer or loan application is the fastest way to see real all-in cost for your specific case.
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Sendwave
Diaspora-Africa specialist. Often cheapest under $200.
Visit SendwaveLF
Lemfi
Strong UK-Kenya corridor, mobile-first app.
Visit LemfiWR
WorldRemit
Wider receive options including bank deposit and cash pickup.
Visit WorldRemitRE
Remitly
US-focused remittance with promotional FX for first transfers.
Visit RemitlyWU
Western Union
Legacy provider with the widest cash-pickup network for non-M-PESA family.
Visit Western UnionTT
TapTap Send
Africa-focused mobile app with fee-free transfers on many corridors.
Visit TapTap SendNL
NALA
East-Africa-focused app with strong UK and US corridor coverage.
Visit NALAMG
MoneyGram
Global legacy provider with deep cash-pickup network across Kenya.
Visit MoneyGramRM
Ria Money Transfer
Cash + digital, Walmart and many US retailers as sending points.
Visit Ria Money TransferCC
Chipper Cash
Pan-African app, originally peer-to-peer across Africa, now with diaspora sends.
Visit Chipper CashSK
Skrill
E-wallet first, used for international transfers and online betting payouts.
Visit SkrillSV
Sendvalu
Germany-based, EU-to-Africa corridors with cash-pickup partner network.
Visit SendvaluCommon questions
Does WorldRemit support M-PESA?
Yes. WorldRemit delivers directly to M-PESA wallets in Kenya, usually within minutes.
Which is cheaper for small monthly remittances?
WorldRemit is typically cheaper for transfers under £200, due to its fixed-fee structure.
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