Kenyan currency
Travelling to Kenya? Before you head off, find out all about Kenyan currency exchange, including tips on how to save with your Revolut multi-currency card.
What is the currency in Kenya?
Kenya uses the Kenyan Shilling as its official currency since 1966.
If you’re exchanging money before your trip to Kenya, keep an eye out for the currency code KES, and check out our currency converter to find out how much your money's currently worth in Kenyan Shillings.
Once you’re in Kenya, you’ll see the symbol KSh used to show prices at shops and restaurants.
Want to pay in cash like a local? You'll find Kenyan Shilling banknotes in KES 50, KES 100, KES 200, KES 500, KES 1,000. Each Kenyan Shilling is divided into 100 cents, with coins in 5 cents, 10 cents, 20 cents, 40 cents, 50 cents, 1 shilling, 2 shillings, 5 shillings, 10 shillings, 20 shillings, 40 shillings, 50 shillings, 100 shillings.

Spend in Kenyan currency with your Revolut travel card
It's the only travel money card you could need.
Just add money to your account in any of 35+ currencies and pay with your Revolut travel card in Kenya as usual — we'll convert your money to KES for you.
Got another trip coming up? We've got you covered. Use your travel card to pay in 150+ other currencies worldwide. This is a travel debit card you'll want to use again and again.
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One debit card for all your spending in Kenya
Whether you're withdrawing cash or paying for your morning coffee, make sure to have this wild card up your sleeve while you're out and about in Kenya.
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Link your card to Apple Pay or Google Pay, and race through checkout with just your phone wherever Visa is accepted.
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Prefer to go digital? Create up to 30 virtual cards in-app and manage your spending entirely online. Bonus tip — create a disposable virtual card for extra secure online shopping.
Check out our virtual cardsWithdraw cash with no Revolut fees
Find an ATM nearby with our in-app ATM locator and withdraw cash with no fees from us, whenever you're within your plan's limits.
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Freeze your card in a tap if it goes missing, then unfreeze it when you're ready to start spending again. Now that's security that'll give you the chills.
Explore card securityPay contactless
Link your card to Apple Pay or Google Pay, and race through checkout with just your phone wherever Visa is accepted.
Go contactlessCreate virtual cards
Prefer to go digital? Create up to 30 virtual cards in-app and manage your spending entirely online. Bonus tip — create a disposable virtual card for extra secure online shopping.
Check out our virtual cardsWithdraw cash with no Revolut fees
Find an ATM nearby with our in-app ATM locator and withdraw cash with no fees from us, whenever you're within your plan's limits.
Find an ATM in-appCustomise card security features
Freeze your card in a tap if it goes missing, then unfreeze it when you're ready to start spending again. Now that's security that'll give you the chills.
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Withdraw cash in Kenya with no Revolut fees¹
While most shops in Kenya accept Visa, having cash on hand is always a good idea. Embark on all your adventures knowing you've got easy access to ATM withdrawals whenever you need them.
Standard
No Revolut fees on ATM withdrawals up to ¥25,000 or 5 withdrawals per rolling month
Premium
No Revolut fees on ATM withdrawals up to ¥50,000 per rolling month
Metal
No Revolut fees on ATM withdrawals up to ¥100,000 per rolling month
¹After you reach your monthly limit, you'll pay a 2% fair usage fee. ATM withdrawals are restricted solely to funds added via bank top-ups/bank transfers or received through P2P transactions. Submission of your MyNumber is mandatory. Third-party ATM fees may also apply.
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Tips for exchanging money in Kenya
Don't exchange at airports or at home
No need to overspend on exchanging cash before you travel. Use your Revolut card to spend or withdraw money from an ATM while you're in Kenya (just watch out for third-party ATM fees).
Choose the local currency
While you're in Kenya, always choose to pay in Kenyan Shillings when you spend with your card in shops and restaurants.
Save on travel money with a Revolut card
Spend in Kenyan Shillings at competitive rates on your next trip to Kenya, with no additional currency exchange fees on weekdays within your plan's limits. Plan fees and T&Cs apply.
Exchange to Kenyan currency with Revolut
Whether you're sending or spending abroad, we've got something for you.
Convert JPY to KES
Check out our JPY to KES currency converter to see how much your JPY is worth in KES with our exchange rates and fees.
Transfer money to Kenya
Send money to Kenya in just a few taps. We'll handle the currency exchange for you.
Spend in KES
Taking a trip to Kenya? Get our Revolut Travel Money Card and spend like a local, with competitive exchange rates and fees.
Exchange and transfer fees, fair usage limits, and Terms & Conditions apply. Transfers are restricted solely to funds added via bank top-ups/bank transfers or received through P2P transactions. Submission of your MyNumber is mandatory for all international transfers. Third-party processing fees may apply.
You need to pay in Kenyan currency?
Convert your money into KES
Exchange, send, and spend directly in Kenyan currency in-app with rates you'll love. Check out our live foreign exchange rates with our currency converter and see for yourself why 70+ million global customers use Revolut.
Kenyan Currency Exchange Rate
1 JPY = 0.81640 KES
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Kenyan currency FAQs
- Like all cities in Kenya, Nairobi uses the Kenyan Shilling as its official currency. Each shilling is divided into 100 cents. While you're in Kenya, you’ll see the symbol KSh in shops and restaurants. If you're exchanging currencies, keep an eye out for the currency code KES.
Yes, you can use your Revolut card at shops, restaurants, and hotels in Kenya that accept Visa and Mastercard.
All you have to do is add money to your account in any of our 35+ supported currencies and pay with your card as usual. We'll automatically exchange to KES at the Revolut exchange rate. You can also make ATM cash withdrawals in Kenyan Shillings with your multi-currency card. You won't pay any Revolut ATM fees if you're within your plan's monthly fair usage limits:- Standard: up to ¥25,000 (or 5 withdrawals, whichever comes first)
- Premium: up to ¥50,000
- Metal: up to ¥100,000
These limits are set on a rolling monthly basis. This means they'll reset every month from the date you opened your account or the date you changed your plan. You can check your remaining monthly allowance in-app.
Check out our Help Centre for more on ATM withdrawal limits.
When you use your card in Kenya, you'll often be asked whether you want to pay in Japanese Yen. This is called dynamic currency conversion (DCC). While it may make it easier to understand exactly how much you're paying in your home currency, you'll often get a poor exchange rate and pay additional fees.
Our go-to tip? When you're in Kenya, always choose to pay in the official Kenyan currency: the shilling.
When you spend with your Revolut debit card, we'll take care of the currency exchange, so you'll get competitive rates and fees.Here's how you can get your Revolut Travel Money Card:
- Download our app for iOS or Android, and sign up for an account in just a few minutes
- Tap the card icon on your home screen, go to + Add new, and choose whether you want a physical card, a virtual card, or both
- Add money to your account in any of 35+ supported currencies
- Start spending online and in shops with your virtual card straight away. We'll handle the currency conversion for you
- Once your physical card arrives, you can start making ATM withdrawals as well
Currency exchange rates rise and fall constantly, so it's wise to keep an eye out for current market trends.
Before converting Japanese Yen to shilling, use our currency converter, conversion tables, and price comparison widget to find today's exchange rates. Keep in mind that exchange rates fluctuate constantly, so always double-check our current rate in-app before converting.
Check live Japanese Yen to shilling exchange ratesWhen you're in Kenya, you have several convenient ways to handle your payments with Revolut.
Your multi-currency card is widely accepted at most merchants, allowing you to pay directly in shilling if you have it in your account, or automatically converting from another currency in your balance at competitive exchange rates.
For cash needs, you can easily withdraw shilling from ATMs, keeping in mind your plan's withdrawal limits.
Additionally, if you've added your Revolut card to Apple Pay or Google Pay, you can often use your phone for contactless payments at participating stores and restaurants, offering a quick and secure way to pay.
Adding shilling to your Revolut account is straightforward.
- Go to Home on the bottom menu
- Below your balance, tap Accounts
- Tap Add new
- Choose Currency account
- You'll see a list of the available currencies to choose from
- Follow the steps in-app to set up your additional currency account
The content of this page is for general information purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. If you have any questions about your personal circumstances please seek professional and independent advice. Revolut is not a financial adviser.
ATM withdrawals are subject to fair-usage fees depending on plan. Withdrawing cash from an ATM using your Revolut card is free, up to the limits of your plan. Check out all our pricing plans.
After you hit these limits, we charge a small fee. If you’re withdrawing from an ATM in a currency you don’t hold in your wallet, this will involve a conversion. Exchange fees above your free conversion limits will also apply for that conversion. You may also be charged a fee when withdrawing funds by the ATM owner. Learn more.
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