1 GBP to KES - Convert British Pounds to Kenyan Shillings
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1.00 GBP = 172.28179058 KES
Mid-market rate at 03:34 UTC
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GBP to KES exchange rates today
Convert British Pound to Kenyan Shilling
 |  |
|---|---|
| 1 GBP | 172.282 KES |
| 5 GBP | 861.409 KES |
| 10 GBP | 1,722.82 KES |
| 25 GBP | 4,307.04 KES |
| 50 GBP | 8,614.09 KES |
| 100 GBP | 17,228.2 KES |
| 500 GBP | 86,140.9 KES |
| 1,000 GBP | 172,282 KES |
| 5,000 GBP | 861,409 KES |
| 10,000 GBP | 1,722,820 KES |
Convert Kenyan Shilling to British Pound
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|---|---|
| 1 KES | 0.00580444 GBP |
| 5 KES | 0.0290222 GBP |
| 10 KES | 0.0580444 GBP |
| 25 KES | 0.145111 GBP |
| 50 KES | 0.290222 GBP |
| 100 KES | 0.580444 GBP |
| 500 KES | 2.90222 GBP |
| 1,000 KES | 5.80444 GBP |
| 5,000 KES | 29.0222 GBP |
| 10,000 KES | 58.0444 GBP |
GBP to KES chart
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1 GBP = 0 KES
Jan 1, 1970, 00:00 UTC
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Sending 20,000.00 GBP
- Provider
Xe- Exchange rate
- 1.308000
- Transfer fee
- 0 GBP
- Recipient gets
26,160.00 USD
+399.33 USD
- Provider
Nationwide- Exchange rate
- 1.289000
- Transfer fee
- 15.00 GBP
- Recipient gets
25,760.66 USD
-399.33 USD
Rates obtained as of 11/25/2025
The comparison savings are based on a single transfer from GBP 20,000 to USD. Savings are calculated by comparing the exchange rate including margins and fees provided by each bank and Xe on the same day 11/25/2025. The comparison savings provided are only accurate for the given example and may not include all costs and charges. Different currency exchange amounts, currency types, dates, times, and other individual factors will result in different comparison savings. These results may therefore not be indicative of actual savings and should be used for guidance only. The rate comparison chart is updated quarterly.
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GBP to KES frequently asked questions
As of 03:34 UTC, the mid-market GBP to KES rate is £1 = KSh172.28. The mid-market rate is the midpoint between buy and sell prices in global currency markets. To see how much this transfer would be with Xe, visit our send money page.
1 GBP equals 172.28 KES using the current mid-market exchange rate of KSh172.28. If you're looking to send 1 GBP to KES, check if Xe could save you money on your transfer. Get a live quote on our send money page and see the full price upfront.
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