What if your money moved with purpose?

Afrisend offers secure cross-border payments, payouts and foreign exchange for

businesses,

payment

partners

and

individuals

—

all on one compliant platform.

You send

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Indicative conversion only. Transfer fees and the final rate are confirmed by our team.

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Connected to licensed payment partners across the Gulf, UK and beyond

Markets &
Corridors

Know where money can move. Explore our cross-border routes and local payout options.

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Explore where your money can go. Select a route below to explore availability and payout options.

Settlement in the major currencies your business uses.

Corridors across African and international markets.

Local payout methods so beneficiaries are paid the way they expect.

One platform, three
ways to move money

Outgoing payment

You’re sending $20,500.00 to your supplier.

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Business

Local bank

Business

Pay and collect

across borders

Pay suppliers, collect from customers and settle in local currencies across African and international markets.

African payout corridors

One Afrisend integration

Local bank

Partners

Connect to African

payout markets

Reach African payout corridors and FX through a single integration, without building each market yourself.

FX & local settlement

African and global markets

Single API

Local FX

Individuals

Send money abroad

with confidence

Send money to family and friends abroad, with clear fees and local payout options. Contact our team to arrange your transfer.

Licensed, regulated and built for trust

We are licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya to conduct international money transfer and foreign exchange businesses.

Licensed in Kenya and Canada, with sanctions and AML screening on every transfer.

Your data is protected under Kenya’s Data Protection Act 2019.

FINTRAC

Registered MSB

AML/CFT/CPF

Compliant

TLS

Encrypted

CBK

Licensed

Kenya DPA

Data Protection

Foreign currency exchange, made simple

Buy or sell foreign currency at our bureau or through a bank transfer.

Customer exchanging their currency for USD at the bureau

Whether you're an individual or a business, buy and sell foreign currencies at our Westlands bureau or via bank transfer. Businesses get a dedicated desk for large amounts and rate locks.

Buy and sell foreign currency at competitive rates

Exchange in person or via bank transfer, whichever works for you.

Get assistance from our team with quotes, documentation and completing your exchange.

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Built for the businesses that move money.

Pay suppliers, collect from customers and power payouts for your own users, all through one compliant route into African and international markets.

Remittance Companies
Pay out to wallets and banks across your corridors, and collect locally for outbound.
Banks & Fintechs
Offer cross-border transfers and foreign currency accounts without building the rails
That was quick! Thanks.
12:03 pm
Payment received, thank you! 🙏
Your 2 containers are being loaded now.
10:15 am
Importers & Exporters
Pay suppliers in Asia, Europe and the Gulf; receive export proceeds into a named account.
Treasury and liquidity
Forex, pre-funding and mobile money float for partners that need reliable liquidity.
Payroll & HR
Pay remote teams and contractors across borders from one funding balance

Remittance Companies
Pay out to wallets and banks across your corridors, and collect locally for outbound.
Banks & Fintechs
Offer cross-border transfers and foreign currency accounts without building the rails
That was quick! Thanks.
12:03 pm
Payment received, thank you! 🙏
Your 2 containers are being loaded now.
10:15 am
Importers & Exporters
Pay suppliers in Asia, Europe and the Gulf; receive export proceeds into a named account.
Treasury and liquidity
Forex, pre-funding and mobile money float for partners that need reliable liquidity.
Payroll & HR
Pay remote teams and contractors across borders from one funding balance

How Partnering Works

Talk to us

Tell us about your business, the corridors you need and the volumes you expect, and we scope the fit together.

KYB & integration

Business verification and technical integration run in parallel, so neither step waits on the other.

Whitelisting & testing

We whitelist your IPs and test flows together in a controlled environment before anything goes live.

Go live

Once testing passes, you go live and start moving money, with support on hand.

Afrisend will be going mobile

Sending money to family or loved ones? We're working towards bringing Afrisend's international money transfer services closer to you through a mobile app. Join our waitlist to be among the first to hear about its launch.

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Figma design for the upcoming mobile app

FAQs

Everything you need to know about Afrisend

Afrisend is a cross-border payments company that helps individuals and businesses move money into and out of Kenya. We also work with payment partners to facilitate international transfers through our supported network.

To send money with Afrisend, contact our team for assistance. We'll guide you through the available transfer options, applicable exchange rates, fees and the information required to complete your transaction. You can reach us at customerservice@afrisend.com or call +254 111 050 640.

Depending on the destination and supported transfer route, recipients may receive funds through mobile money services such as M-Pesa or a bank account. Contact our team to confirm the available payout methods for your transaction.

Transfer costs depend on the currencies, destination and transaction requirements. You can use the FX calculator on our website to view indicative exchange rates. For the applicable transaction rate and fees, please contact our team before proceeding.

Transfer times vary depending on the destination country, payment method and receiving institution. Our team can provide an estimated processing time based on your specific transaction.

Afrisend uses identity verification and compliance procedures to support secure cross-border transactions. These include Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements and transaction checks. For more information about our security and compliance practices, please contact our team.

Yes. Afrisend works with businesses, fintechs and payment service providers to facilitate cross-border payments. Contact our team to discuss your business requirements, supported corridors and available partnership opportunities.

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