Have team members or clients spread across the US and Kenya? You're not alone.
Many companies operate globally today—but when sending rewards or thank-you gifts, complications arise quickly. Most US or Kenyan gift cards only work locally, tied to their currencies (USD vs. KES), merchants, or payment systems.
For example, a US Uber Eats gift card won't work in Kenya, and a Kenyan Uber Eats gift card won't redeem stateside.
The challenge: Finding one gift card that recipients in both the US and Kenya can use seamlessly. This guide breaks down why most merchant-specific gift cards fail across borders—and spotlights solutions like the Toasty Choice Card—that make US-Kenya rewards easier than ever.
Gift cards rank among the top ways to reward employees and customers worldwide—but few manage international redemptions effectively.
Most US or Kenyan cards remain region-locked, issued in local currencies (USD vs. KES), and limited by brand policies or payment networks.
USD-issued gift cards typically work only in the US. For example, a US Amazon gift card redeems exclusively on Amazon.com, while a US prepaid Visa often fails on Kenyan sites due to payment restrictions.
For multinational teams spanning the US and Kenya, these hurdles make unified gifting surprisingly complex.
For a gift card to provide seamless experience for both US and Kenya recipients, it must meet three essential criteria:
A cross-border gift card should handle both USD and KES, either through auto-conversion at redemption or by letting recipients choose their local currency and region.
This ensures someone in New York and another in Nairobi both redeem for brands that actually work locally.
Instead of locking recipients into one store, the best US-Kenya gift cards connect to catalogs of popular brands in each country.
That way, every recipient transforms the same reward into what matters most to them.
Digital gift cards provide smoother experiences than physical ones, eliminating shipping delays, customs issues, and fulfillment headaches.
Recipients gain instant access via email and redeem online in just a few clicks.
When it comes to gift cards that work seamlessly across the US and Kenya, only a few products deliver smooth experiences for both senders and recipients.
The Toasty Choice Card is built for distributed teams and global customer bases, making it the top choice when you need one reward that works across both the US and Kenya.
It supports local brands and currencies in each country, so recipients see options native to their market—all managed from a single dashboard.
Fully digital, it lets you send cards instantly by email at scale, skip international shipping or activation hassles, and track delivery in one place. Perfect for HR, sales, and customer marketing programs.
Works seamlessly across 90+ countries, including both the US and Kenya.
Recipients choose from extensive brand catalogs—local favorites plus international options.
Automatically handles currency and brand localization for region-specific choices.
Delivered instantly via email—no printing, shipping, or manual distribution needed.
Completely fee-free for both senders and recipients.
💡 Example: An HR manager in New York and a sales lead in Nairobi both receive a Toasty Choice Card. Each redeems instantly with local merchants in their own currency—no separate US- or Kenya-specific rewards required.
Here are some available redemption options for Kenya (subject to change):
Swype Global Virtual Mastercard
Uber Eats Kenya
Uber Rides Kenya
Parisland Kenya
Pierre Cardin Kenya
Wama Africa Kenya
Tique A Bou Clothing Kenya
Cybill Computer Solutions Kenya
Mahdi Opticals Kenya
T'jays Spa Kenya
Outdoors
Blooming Flowers Kenya
Janes Beads Kenya
Rent-A-Fine Car E-Gift Voucher
For the most up-to-date catalog, view our global catalog here.
Toasty offers the Swype Global Virtual MasterCard as a versatile alternative, accepted across the US, Kenya, and beyond.
This prepaid Mastercard enables spending at millions of online and in-store locations wherever the network operates.
Keep in mind non-USD transactions include fees—ideal as a supplement rather than primary gifting solution for high-volume programs.
For full details on fees, restrictions, and usage, see this Swype Global Virtual Mastercard guide.
Get started in minutes with one unified platform—no need to manage separate country-specific services, free forever!
Set values in USD; the platform automatically handles KES conversion for Kenyan recipients.
Add your logo, brand colors, and personal message to create unique, on-brand rewards.
Import US- and Kenya-based recipients manually or via CSV upload.
Choose instant delivery or schedule sends for a future date.
Monitor delivery through platform reporting.
Can the same gift card work in both the US and Kenya?
Toasty Choice Cards and a few international prepaid cards work seamlessly in both the US and Kenya. Most single-brand or local cards work in either market—but not across both.
Does a US Uber Eats gift card work in Kenya?
No—Uber Eats gift cards are region-locked. US cards only work stateside; Kenyan ones stay exclusive to Kenya.
Are Toasty gift cards fee-free?
Toasty remains completely fee-free for both senders and recipients.
Can I send digital gift cards to both US and Kenya recipients in one order?
Yes—send to both countries simultaneously. Toasty auto-converts currencies: fund in USD, Kenyan recipients see seamless KES equivalents.
How fast is gift card delivery?
Instant—recipients get their digital card via email within seconds.
Do recipients need an account to redeem?
No account needed. They simply click the email link to browse brands and redeem immediately.
What's the minimum order size?
Minimum funding is $100, but you can start with just 1 recipient at $5. Scale as you grow.