MEB Treasury Services

Foreign exchange, forward and swap contracts, foreign currency deposits and investing assistance for Government of Kenya securities.

Foreign Exchange

We buy and sell many foreign currencies at competitive foreign currency rates.

  • USD, GBP and EUR
  • South African Rand
  • Uganda Shilling and Tanzania Shilling
  • Rwandese Francs, UAE Dirhams, CHF, Chinese Yuan and Indian Rupees under special arrangements

Forward Contracts

Expecting export proceeds, or import or project payments due in future? Lock your exchange rate for a forward date.

  • Buy or sell foreign currency forward
  • Lock the exchange rate for a forward date

Foreign Currency Deposits

We accept USD, GBP and EUR fixed deposits and pay good interest rates for various maturities.

  • USD, GBP and EUR
  • Maturities from one month to three years
  • Quarterly interest payment option

Treasury Features

Foreign Currency SWAPs

Saved one currency for a future payment but need liquidity in another? We do buy spot and sell back forward SWAP contracts at attractive prices.

Dealer Guidance

If you have projects where you need to manage exchange risk, our dealers can guide you on best practices for SWAP contracts.

MEB Treasury Bulletin

On request, our dealers send a periodical bulletin with money market and foreign exchange market information.

Government Securities

Investing assistance for clients who wish to invest in Government of Kenya Treasury Bills, Bonds and Infrastructure Bonds.

Benefits

Competitive foreign currency rates
Lock in exchange rates for future dates
Temporary liquidity in another currency through SWAPs
Interest on USD, GBP and EUR fixed deposits
Money market and FX market information on request
Treasury Bill, Bond and Infrastructure Bond investing assistance

Good to Know

Some currencies are available under special arrangements only
Foreign currency deposits can pay interest quarterly
Terms and conditions apply

Talk to Our Treasury Dealers

Contact us or visit your nearest branch for rates and treasury services.