Is it possible to withdraw USD from an ATM in Nairobi, Kenya?

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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?

score 16 · Accepted Answer · answered Nov 15 '12 at 01:23

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Yes, I have successfully withdrawn USD from KCB in Nairobi a couple of times. Here is the location I have done this: http://goo.gl/maps/fvojb

answered Nov 15 '12 at 01:23

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score 6 · Answer 2 · edited Nov 15 '12 at 08:08

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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.

Source: Lonely Planet

Drop a line here if you could confirm it!

edited Nov 15 '12 at 08:08

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answered Oct 19 '12 at 12:05

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score 5 · Answer 3 · edited Jun 03 '15 at 23:53

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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!

edited Jun 03 '15 at 23:53

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answered Jun 03 '15 at 20:23

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score 4 · Answer 4 · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52

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20141128 mark       the mall                                withdrawn US $1000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

score 3 · Answer 5 · answered Sep 05 '23 at 08:29

I wanted to post an update since many of these answers are years old.

I tried one KCB ATM at "The Mall" at Westlands, it did not have dollars.

I found this website has a list of I&M bank ATMs that dispense dollars: https://www.imbankgroup.com/ke/atms_category/us-dollar-dispensing-atms/

The I&M ATM at Yaya Center worked for me. It has a limit of $2000. It did not charge me any ATM fees, but maybe it has to do with an agreement with my own international bank? Not sure.

Note that your bank may have a different ATM limit that is lower. You can call them to have them temporarily raise your ATM limit for 24 hours.

Here's a photo, the ATM had signs about dispensing dollars

score 3 · Answer 6 · answered Aug 08 '15 at 08:15

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

score 3 · Answer 7 · answered Sep 01 '16 at 06:50

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.

score 2 · Answer 8 · edited Sep 30 '15 at 00:40

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I have successful withdrawn US $1000 from KCB ATM at the mall in Nairobi, Kenya.

edited Sep 30 '15 at 00:40

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answered Nov 28 '14 at 13:28

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score 2 · Answer 9 · answered Mar 02 '16 at 07:19

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There is a KCB ATM at TRM 2nd flour adjacent to KCB Bank in the mall where you can withdraw USD

answered Mar 02 '16 at 07:19

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Is it possible to withdraw USD from an ATM in Nairobi, Kenya?

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