Taptap Send Kenya transfers go to M-Pesa, Airtel Money or any Kenyan bank account from the UK, EU, US, Canada, Australia or the UAE, and Taptap Send says it charges no transfer fee on transfers to Kenya, earning instead from the exchange rate. M-Pesa transfers are capped at KES 150,000 per transaction and Airtel Money at KES 250,000, while bank transfer limits depend on the country you send from. This guide covers payout options, limits, what happens if you make a mistake, and how to contact support.
Updated 1 November 2026 from Taptap Send’s Kenya page. Rates and limits can change; the app shows your exact figures before you pay.
Taptap Send Kenya at a glance
| Feature | What Taptap Send says |
|---|---|
| Send from | UK, EU, US, Canada, Australia and UAE (plus other countries listed in the app) |
| Receive in Kenya | M-Pesa, Airtel Money, or bank transfer to all Kenyan banks |
| Transfer fee to Kenya | Zero |
| Speed | 95% of transfers received in under 1 minute (company data, April 2025) |
| Regulation | Licensed money transmitter in New York and other jurisdictions; licence list on its site |
“No fee” does not mean free. Every provider earns from the gap between the exchange rate it gives you and the market rate, so always compare how many shillings will arrive. Our cheapest way to send money to Kenya guide explains how.
Taptap Send Kenya limits
Mobile money
- M-Pesa: up to KES 150,000 per transaction. Recipients can receive up to KES 500,000 depending on their M-Pesa wallet verification status.
- Airtel Money: up to KES 250,000 per transaction. Recipients can receive up to KES 500,000 depending on their Airtel wallet verification status.
Bank transfers (per transfer, by sending country)
| Sending from | Per-transfer limit |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | ÂŁ98,000 |
| United States | $10,000 (daily $10,000; $24,000 over 14 days; $999 in New Mexico and Oklahoma) |
| Eurozone | €160,000 |
| UAE | AED 37,000 |
| Canada | CA$3,500 (daily CA$9,500; CA$30,000 over 14 days) |
| Australia | AU$250,000 |
Taptap Send says there are no recipient-side limits on bank transfers in Kenya, so for large sums such as land payments or school fees, a bank deposit is usually the better route. Limits may be lower until your account is fully verified.
How to send money to Kenya with Taptap Send
- Download the Taptap Send app from the App Store or Google Play and sign up.
- Choose Kenya and enter the amount. The app shows the rate and what your recipient will get.
- Choose M-Pesa, Airtel Money or a bank, and enter the recipient’s details.
- Check every detail, then pay by card.
Sent to the wrong number? Read this first
Taptap Send is blunt about mistakes. If you enter the wrong phone number and it belongs to a valid mobile money account, the money cannot be reversed. If only the name is wrong but the number is correct, the recipient should still receive the money. For bank transfers, a wrong name or account number cannot be reversed once processed. You can edit details before the final payment confirmation, so check them carefully at that step. For how M-Pesa handles reversals inside Kenya, see M-Pesa send money guide.
Support and alternatives
Taptap Send’s support email is support@taptapsend.com, and the app has an in-app help section and FAQs. Compare it with other services: M-Pesa Global lets Kenyans abroad send from their own M-Pesa, and a Kenyan bank account opened from abroad can receive large transfers. For how much the diaspora sends home, see the latest CBK remittance figures.
Frequently asked questions
Does Taptap Send charge fees to Kenya?
Taptap Send says it charges no transfer fees to Kenya. It earns from the exchange rate, so compare the KES amount received.
What is the Taptap Send limit for M-Pesa?
KES 150,000 per transaction. The recipient can receive up to KES 500,000 depending on their wallet verification status.
Can I send to a Kenyan bank with Taptap Send?
Yes, to all banks in Kenya. Per-transfer limits depend on your sending country, for example ÂŁ98,000 from the UK or $10,000 from the US.
Can Taptap Send reverse a transfer to the wrong number?
No. If the number belongs to a valid mobile money account, the funds cannot be reversed once delivered.
Source: Taptap Send: send money to Kenya, read 1 November 2026.
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