You can send money from Kenya to Sudan on your mobile through international money transfer services such as WorldRemit, Western Union, and MoneyGram. These services offer various receiving options like bank transfers and cash pickup, but direct mobile money transfers from Kenya might be limited.
Using WorldRemit
WorldRemit allows you to send money for cash pickup at agent locations or directly to a bank account in Sudan.
- Create an account on the WorldRemit app or website.
- Select Sudan as the receive country and choose your preferred receive method.
- Enter the recipient’s details based on the chosen method (full name for cash pickup, or bank account information for bank transfers).
- Enter the amount in Kenyan Shillings (KES) you wish to send and pay using a bank transfer, debit, or credit card.
Using M-PESA Global via Western Union
M-PESA Global, in partnership with Western Union, enables you to send funds for cash collection at agent locations in Sudan.
- Opt in to M-PESA Global via the My Safaricom App or by dialing
*334#and following the prompts. - Open the M-PESA App or dial the USSD code and select “M-PESA Global”.
- Choose “Western Union Location” as the receiving method.
- Enter the recipient’s full name (exactly as it appears on their ID document), the destination, and the amount.
- Confirm the transaction details and enter your M-PESA PIN.
- Share the provided tracking number (MTCN) with the recipient, who will need it and their ID to collect the cash at a local Western Union agent in Sudan.
Using MoneyGram
MoneyGram also allows sending money to Sudan via their app for cash pickup at various locations.
- Download the MoneyGram app.
- Select Sudan as the destination and choose cash pickup as the delivery method.
- Enter the recipient’s details and pay for your transfer in the app.
- Share the reference number with your recipient for cash collection.
Always compare the exchange rates and fees across different providers to find the most cost-effective option.
