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Why choose Equity Bank?
Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Equity Bank Kenya Limited is a financial services provider. Licensed as a commercial bank by the Central Bank of Kenya (the central bank and national banking regulator of Kenya), Equity Bank currently holds over $3.83 billion USD in assets.
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Susan
Sending money abroad has never been simpler. They offers service swift, secure, and dependable transactions, backed by outstanding customer support.
Caroline
It's undeniably the most convenient method for sending funds overseas. Transactions are rapid, highly secure, and incredibly dependable, with the added bonus of exceptional customer service.
Samuel Nicholas
Transferred funds to Kenya on Monday, and they arrived at my mother's in 5 minutes. No hassle and is way better than the banks as it is much faster less/no fees, and has better conversion rates. That is my go-to money transfers going forward.... ditch the banks
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How to Send Money to Equity Bank
Set up a free Remitbee account
The first step is to create a free Remitbee account. This is completely online and gives customers access to a private Remitbee Wallet and a secure account in our system
Secure Verification
Provide us with some information, including your address, full name, and occupation. Verify your email and phone number.
Select Bank Details & Payment Method
Provide us with the transfer location and the recipient’s bank details. We require the recipient’s bank name and account number. Another option is to designate whether the recipient is picking up the money or it is going straight into their account.
Monitor CAD to KES Rates, Transfer Funds, Confirm Transaction
Confirm the CAD to KES rate. Once you confirm that you are satisfied with the exchange, enter the amount you want to send, select your payment method and confirm your transfer. These rates change daily, but the fees for each payment method are fixed and permanent.
Track Your Transfer Progress with Remitbee App
Track your money. At this point, you’ve done everything you need to do! Remitbee will send your money, so all you need to do is watch as it arrives in Kenya.
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What information you’ll need to complete the transfer
Wire Transfer to Bank account
Recipient's name:This must be the same name exactly as it appears on bank statements on the account being transferred to. This helps to prevent delays in your transfer.- Address: The address of the branch the money will be sent to. Please remember to include the city.
- Bank Name: The name of the bank in Kenya of the recipient.
- Account Number: The recipient’s account number.
How Remitbee calculates the CAD to KES Exchange Rate
Remitbee tries to keep fees as low as possible and recalculates rates daily to ensure that customers have the most competitive Kenyan shilling exchange rates on the market. Small fees will apply if the transfer is funded by bill, Interact or debit card payment methods. This will be along with any Equity Bank IMPS charges. However, Remitbee’s fees can be waived by using the Remitbee Wallet. Remitbee is always transparent about any fees, and the total cost of the transaction can be seen before the money is sent.
What are the benefits of sending
directly to Equity Bank?
directly to Equity Bank?
Enhanced Security
It’s more secure than doing it offline.
Speed
It’s faster. Remitbee can have the money delivered almost instantly at no additional cost.
Convenience
Customers can do it from the comfort of their homes. Equity Bank and Remitbee both have online platforms to make banking and sending money easy from anywhere with an internet connection.
Instant Access
Money can be accessed as soon as the transfer is complete. This could be instant!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I send money to an Equity Bank online account using Remitbee?
Yes! Both financial institutions are completely accessible online.
How can I pay for my money transfer to Equity Bank?
You can choose to pay using Interac Online or e-Transfer, Electronic Funds Transfer, Bill payment, or Visa or Mastercard Debit.
What delivery methods are available for the Equity Bank money transfers to Kenya?
The two methods are wire transfer and cash pick-up. The transfers typically take between 1 and 2 days, but some can happen instantly.
What is the maximum amount I can send to an Equity Bank account?
Once the customer’s identity is verified on Remitbee, they can send up to 9,000 CAD per day. The monthly limit is $50,000 CAD.
How much does Remitbee charge to send money to Kenyan bank accounts?
Any transfer over 500 CAD is free. Transfers below 500 CAD are subject to the following fees:
- Interac Online - $2.99
- Visa or Mastercard Debit - $2.99+
- E-transfer - Free
- Bill Payment - Free
- Electronic funds Transfer - Free
What is the maximum amount you can transfer to an Equity Bank account from Canada in KES?
The maximum amount of money you can send with Remitbee in KES depends on your account’s verification level. At times, Equity Bank has its own transaction limits per day. Equity Bank’s current transfer limit is set at $10 000 USD per day or the equivalent in Kenyan shillings.
With Remitbee, the minimal Verification (Level 1) allows customers to only send 50 CAD daily, and up to 500 CAD monthly.
Verification of Level 2 is recommended. This level will allow users to send up to 3,000 CAD daily, and up to 25,000 CAD per month.
A good option for larger transfers is Verification Level 3. This step allows customers to send 9,000 CAD daily, and up to 50,000 CAD monthly.
Verification Level 4 is currently in progress to provide customers with even higher sending limits.
Remember, verification is a one-time process. Once you have been verified, there is no need to provide any other documents.
With Remitbee, the minimal Verification (Level 1) allows customers to only send 50 CAD daily, and up to 500 CAD monthly.
Verification of Level 2 is recommended. This level will allow users to send up to 3,000 CAD daily, and up to 25,000 CAD per month.
A good option for larger transfers is Verification Level 3. This step allows customers to send 9,000 CAD daily, and up to 50,000 CAD monthly.
Verification Level 4 is currently in progress to provide customers with even higher sending limits.
Remember, verification is a one-time process. Once you have been verified, there is no need to provide any other documents.