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How to Send Money from Ghana to Kenya with PAPSS (2026)

To send from Ghana to Kenya via PAPSS, log into your Ghana bank (app, internet banking, branch, or USSD), pick International transfer or PAPSS, enter the recipient's details and the amount in GHS. The recipient receives KES in under 120 seconds.

Live since Kenya joined PAPSS in February 2026.

Corridor details verified June 2026. PAPSS is expanding rapidly; caps, documentation and timing can shift. Confirm with your bank before any sizeable transfer.

Ghana → Kenya limit and documents

Documentation required : Standard PAPSS individual cap USD 2,000/month, SME cap USD 5,000/month without further documentation.

Real-world timing : Instant settlement within 120 seconds in normal flows.

Banks on this corridor

Ghana side (sender)
  • Ecobank Ghana (Ecobank Mobile)
  • Zenith Bank Ghana (Zenith Mobile)
  • Standard Chartered Ghana (SC Mobile)
  • GCB Bank (GCB Mobile Banking)
  • Absa Bank Ghana (Absa Mobile)
  • Stanbic Bank Ghana (Stanbic Mobile)
  • UBA Ghana (LEO Ghana)
  • Access Bank Ghana (AccessMore Ghana)
  • +5 more. Full list
Kenya side (recipient)
  • KCB Bank (KCB App)
  • Access Bank Kenya (AccessMore Kenya)
  • Equity Bank (Equity Mobile)
  • Pesalink-connected banks (member bank apps)

Same-group tip: sending between the Nigeria branch and the destination-side subsidiary of the same banking group (Access, UBA, Zenith, Ecobank, Standard Bank) is usually the smoothest flow — internal compliance is already mapped.

GHS → KES rate context

PAPSS settles directly in local currency — your Ghana bank applies its own GHS → KES rate at transaction time. Compare against the interbank mid-market to evaluate the margin.

See GHS → KES live rate →

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Frequently asked questions

How do I send money from Ghana to Kenya via PAPSS?
Log into your Ghana bank (app, internet banking, branch, or USSD), pick International transfer or PAPSS, select Kenya as the destination, enter the recipient's account number and the amount in GHS. The recipient receives KES in under 120 seconds.
What is the PAPSS Ghana → Kenya limit?
Standard monthly caps: USD 2,000-equivalent (individuals) / USD 5,000-equivalent (SMEs). Standard PAPSS individual cap USD 2,000/month, SME cap USD 5,000/month without further documentation.
Which banks offer this corridor?
Ghana side: Ecobank Ghana, Zenith Bank Ghana, Standard Chartered Ghana, GCB Bank and more. Kenya side: KCB Bank, Access Bank Kenya, Equity Bank, Pesalink-connected banks and more.
Ghana → Kenya: how fast in practice?
Instant settlement within 120 seconds in normal flows.
When did the Ghana → Kenya corridor open?
Live since Kenya joined PAPSS in February 2026.