5,000 GBP to KES - Convert British Pounds to Kenyan Shillings
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1.00 GBP = 174.09531627 KES
Mid-market rate at 13:31 UTC
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GBP to KES exchange rates today
Convert British Pound to Kenyan Shilling
 |  |
|---|---|
| 1 GBP | 174.095 KES |
| 5 GBP | 870.477 KES |
| 10 GBP | 1,740.95 KES |
| 25 GBP | 4,352.38 KES |
| 50 GBP | 8,704.77 KES |
| 100 GBP | 17,409.5 KES |
| 500 GBP | 87,047.7 KES |
| 1,000 GBP | 174,095 KES |
| 5,000 GBP | 870,477 KES |
| 10,000 GBP | 1,740,950 KES |
Convert Kenyan Shilling to British Pound
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|---|---|
| 1 KES | 0.00574398 GBP |
| 5 KES | 0.0287199 GBP |
| 10 KES | 0.0574398 GBP |
| 25 KES | 0.143599 GBP |
| 50 KES | 0.287199 GBP |
| 100 KES | 0.574398 GBP |
| 500 KES | 2.87199 GBP |
| 1,000 KES | 5.74398 GBP |
| 5,000 KES | 28.7199 GBP |
| 10,000 KES | 57.4398 GBP |
GBP to KES chart
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1 GBP = 0 KES
Jan 1, 1970, 00:00 UTC
GBP to KES Chart
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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 13:31 UTC, the mid-market GBP to KES rate is £1 = KSh174.09. 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.
5,000 GBP equals 870,476.58 KES using the current mid-market exchange rate of KSh174.09. If you're looking to send 5,000 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.
To convert currencies, visit the top our Currency Converter, select your preferred currency pair, enter your amount, and view the live mid-market rate.
Yes. You can set up a GBP to KES rate alert on our rate alerts page or within the Xe app. Get a notification when your desired rate is reached and stay on top of currency shifts.
To see how much a 5,000 GBP to KES transfer would cost with Xe, visit our send money page and enter your details into the live quoter. You will get real-time exchange rates, estimated delivery times, and all fees shown upfront before you start your transfer.