Kenya mode of payment
Shops: Although some merchants can still use UnionPay cards and credit cards, most of them still only accept cash, especially street vendors and market vendors.
Transportation: Public transportation and taxis only accept cash transactions. If it is an online car, you can pay online or in cash.
I suggest you bring some Ken shillings for your daily expenses. But at present, there is still no way to exchange Ken shillings in China, so Bian Xiao suggests that you exchange some beautiful scenery first, and then change money when you arrive in Ken.
There is no limit to the number of beautiful scenery that foreign citizens can shoot in Kenya, but if it exceeds one million dollars, they need relevant documents.
Domestic exchange of dollars
bank
Many domestic banks can exchange dollars. You don't need to make an appointment for scenic spots within 5000, but you must make an appointment in advance for scenic spots above 5000. According to the regulations of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, the accumulated foreign currency exchange per person per year does not exceed $50,000.
Before you go to the business outlets to exchange money, you'd better make a phone call to confirm whether you want to make an appointment. After all, some outlets have a small proportion of foreign exchange storage, so you should be prepared in advance.
airport
Most international airports have beautiful exchange points. Just ask the airport staff directly. It is not recommended that you exchange in large quantities. The exchange rate at the airport is generally not very good.
Exchange Kenyan shillings
Exchange channel
1.ATM: In Kenya, ATMs with UnionPay logo can withdraw cash directly, supporting chips such as visa and MasterCard;
2. Local Chinese: There are many Chinese in Nairobi, and Chinese in Kenya are all using Alipay, and they can exchange RMB for Ken shilling.
3. Currency exchange agencies: There are many currency exchange agencies in Nairobi, so you can choose a reliable one.
4. Local banks: There are many banks in Nairobi. You can exchange it directly at the bank counter.