Is it possible to withdraw USD from an ATM in Nairobi, Kenya?
While in Nairobi I might need to top up my supply of USD. Is it possible to get it directly from an ATM or will I need to go to a currency exchange?
Best Answer
There is rumor that there is at least one ATM with an USD cash option:
I found one KCB ATM (across from main post office in Nairobi) which gives you the choice to withdraw in KSH or US dollars.
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Can you withdraw dollars from ATM?
Although you can withdraw cash at just about every ATM, you can usually only make deposits at a machine owned by your financial institution. Other ATMs will not accept your deposits. Most ATMs will only accept Canadian dollars and cheques, but some machines take U.S. dollars.Do they accept US dollars in Kenya?
Kenya's national currency is the Kenyan Shilling and although foreign currencies such as US Dollars are widely accepted (and indeed the currency required for activities like hot-air balloon safaris) we'd recommend using local currency to pay for bar bills, souvenirs and meals not included in your itinerary.How much can you withdraw from ATM in Kenya?
Kenyan ATM max cash withdrawal limits In most cases, ATMs will have an upper limit of about KES 35,000 - 40,000, although you might be able to make multiple transactions, or use several different ATMs if you need to take out a larger sum.Where can I withdraw money in Kenya?
The KCB bank allows you to withdraw USD from the ATMs located in the Village Market mall and Sarit Center mall.Is It Safe To Use ATM Machines In Africa? (Nairobi Kenya) Walk Through
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Answer 2
So this has been an issue for quite a while. Fortunately here is a local who withdraws USDs from local ATM every week. FYI I use a Bank of America ATM
KCB University way ATM @ Anniversary towers (1 machine)
KCB Kipande House ATM (1 machine)
KCB Kencom ATM (2 machines)
Bienividos Kenya!
Answer 3
There is a USD atm at the KCB Kipandi House (across the road from the post office) but when I went there on 2/8/15 it was out of order. It is the one on a the far right as you enter (ones with USD are not labelled). I cannot confirm the one at Anniversary towers as I went there on a Sunday and could not get access to the ATMS. I was told by locals there we one at kencom. I could not see one providing USD when I went there. I only checked the atms on the northern side though. There may still be something there as it is the main office for KCB.
I ended up being able to get 1000 USD from the KCB atm at Karen Shopping centre. It is the one on the right. This is the closes atm for all those starting overland tours from Karen Camp. I heard that other people could only get 300 USD from this one so it may depend on your own bank.
Also the KCB at Moyale does not give USD
Answer 4
Yeah! Nowadays it is possible to withdrawal dollars in Kenya ATMs, You can get these services from I&M bank at Gigiri near WarWick building, several KCB ATMS such as two in Kencom but you need to ask the soldier there to show you, 1 in Kipande house, 1 in Sarit Centre, 3 ATMS in the JKIA and 1 in TRM.
Answer 5
Though it seems every answer is equally valid they might benefit from some organisation:
Date User Where Notes
20121019 Dan KCB across from main post office
20121115 shnozolla KCB US local bank card
20130416 user6326 KCB Village Market near UN Headquarters up to 300 USD
20141128 mark the mall withdrawn US $1000
20150603 Danny KCB Univerity way Anniversary towers 1 machine
KCB Kipande House 1 machine
KCB Kencom 2 machines
20150808 Bradley KCB Karen Shopping centre
Gibbs
20160302 Mark TRM 2nd flour
20160901 Lawrence I&M bank Gigiri near WarWick building
Kimani KCB Sarit Centre
JKIA 3 ATMS
TRM 1
20170209 Kelvin KCB and Banklays Bank also UERO
Jackson
Answer 6
I have successful withdrawn US $1000 from KCB ATM at the mall in Nairobi, Kenya.
Answer 7
There is a KCB ATM at TRM 2nd flour adjacent to KCB Bank in the mall where you can withdraw USD
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