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

Question

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?

The KCB at the Village Market, near the UN Headquarters in Nairobi also offers up to 300 USD.
Keep in mind that the reliability of ATMs is extremely low in East Africa, even if you're only trying to withdraw local currency. Count on trying several ATMs before you find one that works at all.

shnozolla · Accepted Answer · 2012-11-15 01:23:28Z

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Yes, I have successfully withdrawn USD from KCB in Nairobi a couple of times.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 1:23

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mindcorrosive · Answer 2 · 2012-11-15 08:08:56Z

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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.

Drop a line here if you could confirm it!

edited Nov 15 '12 at 8:08

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answered Oct 19 '12 at 12:05

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Ivan · Answer 3 · 2013-04-18 17:49:59Z

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I couldn't find any, but according to @shnozolla response there is one. Anyway you can get USD from banks or exchange offices in Nairobi.

edited Apr 18 at 17:49

answered Oct 6 '12 at 8:06

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