# SC Mobile Kenya

> Mobile banking app for account management, fund transfers, bill payments, and investments. (iPhone/iPad app by Standard Chartered Bank.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sc-mobile-kenya/id1114731584 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Standard Chartered Bank](https://appshunter.io/developer/367337301)
- Category: Finance
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 725 App Store ratings · 34 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 154 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong SAR China)
- Released: 2016-05-20
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sc-mobile-kenya/id1114731584/reviews.md

## What is SC Mobile Kenya?

Welcome to SC Mobile Kenya. You are about to start an amazing banking experience. From the comfort of your home you can open an account, transfer funds or access any service that would take you to a banking hall. Say goodbye to long queues, do your banking anywhere and everywhere.

Open an account
With SC Mobile you have the power of banking in your palm. Within 15 minutes you can open an account and enjoy the benefits that come with it. Open a Current account or Savings account today and enjoy the benefits that come with it. Accounts are available in multiple currencies.

Save and Resume
In case you are unable to complete your application in one go, do not worry. You can save and resume your application anytime.

Get a complete view of your accounts and transact with ease
SC Mobile allows you to see, move and manage your finances anytime, anywhere, so start banking everywhere. You can do transfers between accounts within SCB, make transfers to other local banks in Kenya via RTGS or Pesalink, make KRA Payments, send International transfers and pay all your utility bills. What's more, you can top up your airtime on mobile phone, and move money to Mpesa or Airtel Money instantly.

Services on your fingertips
SC Mobile comes with over 70 services available to you. You can use any of these at your convenience with no need to queue in a banking hall. You can even track the progress of all your requests. SC Mobile gives you more time to do the things you love and not to worry about banking.

Access our Wealth Management Proposition
- You will also be able to BUY, SELL and TRACK YOUR PORTFOLIO anytime, anywhere with our online fixed income and mutual fund platform. Invest in KES, USD and other major currencies
- Get access to our latest market insights and take advantage of the market opportunities available
- Get global diversification (both local and offshore investments) with best in class fund managers
- Get access to instant General, Travel and Motor insurance whenever and wherever you need it

## Key features

- Open accounts in minutes
- Save and resume applications
- View and manage finances
- Transfer funds locally and internationally
- Pay utility bills and KRA taxes
- Buy, sell, and track investment portfolios
- Access insurance services

## What do users think of SC Mobile Kenya?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Seamless and convenient user experience
- 📱 Access to all accounts at fingertips
- 🔒 Strong security and privacy features
- 💼 Wide range of transaction capabilities
- ⏰ Continuous app improvements over time
- 🌐 Reliable offshore banking access

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- ⏱️ Slow and clunky performance
- ❌ Unreliable login functionality
- 📬 OTP delivery delays and timeouts
- 📺 Intrusive advertisements cluttering interface
- 🎯 UI elements positioned inaccessibly on certain devices
- ❓ Confusing error messages and poor feedback

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or requires non-existent updates
- M-PESA payment failures
- Login errors occurring frequently
- Menu button inaccessible on iPhone 12 Pro, 13 Pro, and 14 Pro Max
- Joint account access not visible in mobile app
- Transfer limit notifications not displaying properly
- Persistent 'unable to process request' errors
- M-PESA phone number validation requiring 11 digits instead of 10
- Touch ID functionality stopped working after updates

**Most requested features**

- Credit card payment functionality on mobile app
- Ability to edit saved beneficiary details
- Copy-paste support in transfer reference field
- Better error messaging for transaction limits
- Touch ID/biometric authentication support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 34)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sc-mobile-kenya/id1114731584/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Brilliant Banking

*2026-01-23, version 6.3.1*

Brilliant seamless banking

### 5/5 — Convenient

*2025-08-18*

I love the App for its convenience and ease of use.

### 5/5 — Top Notch

*2025-06-01, version 6.2.8*

Love the SC Mobile App. Thanks to being offshore and no access to physical branches, i love that I have access to all my accounts at my fingertips. And I really appreciate all the safety features that the bank has put in place to ensure the privacy and security of my funds!Recommend this app to all my friends and family! 10s across the board 🙌

### 5/5 — Best banking app

*2025-05-28*

Love love this banking app. It’s convenient with all the transactions you can conduct on it and the user experience is flawless. Only suggestion I would give is to allow credit card payments on the app- this feature is only functional on the web platform.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2024-06-01*

All my banking needs on my fingertips.

### 1/5 — App keeps crashing when opening.

*2024-05-21*

App asks you to update (there is no update in the store) or it crashes repeatedly.

### 5/5 — Online services

*2024-03-06, version 6.0.9*

Amazing service. Up-to-date tech.
Keep up the great work.

### 5/5 — Excellent mobile banking service

*2024-01-30*

I’ve used the app for the last five years, it just keeps improving! Keep it up

**Developer response:** Hi Brian, we are delighted to hear this! We look forward to your continued support to make the experience on the app even better. ~CM

### 5/5 — Improvement

*2024-01-08*

Kindly allow copy pasting to transfer reference field

**Developer response:** Hi, thank you for your feedback. This has been passed along to our development team for review. ~CM

### 5/5 — Editing saved beneficiaries

*2023-12-22*

Would be useful to have a way to edit the beneficiary details if one has made mistake. Eg KES instead of USD account.

**Developer response:** Hi Muki, thank you for your feedback. This has been passed along to our development team for review. ~CM

## Frequently asked questions about SC Mobile Kenya

### What can I do with SC Mobile Kenya?

SC Mobile Kenya allows you to perform a wide range of banking activities from your phone. You can open new accounts, transfer funds between accounts, make local and international transfers, pay bills, top up airtime, and even access wealth management services like buying and selling investments.

### How do I open an account with SC Mobile Kenya?

You can open a Current or Savings account directly through the app within approximately 15 minutes. The app supports accounts in multiple currencies. If you cannot complete the process in one go, you can save your progress and resume later.

### Is SC Mobile Kenya free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use. However, standard banking transaction fees may apply depending on the services you utilize, such as fund transfers or specific investment activities. The app also displays advertisements.

### What kind of investments can I make through the app?

The app provides access to a wealth management proposition where you can buy, sell, and track your portfolio of fixed income and mutual funds. You can invest in KES, USD, and other major currencies, gaining access to local and offshore investment opportunities managed by professional fund managers.

### Can I make payments to other banks or mobile money services?

Yes, you can make transfers to other local banks in Kenya via RTGS or Pesalink. Additionally, you can move money instantly to Mpesa or Airtel Money, and also top up your mobile airtime directly through the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.4.0 — 2026-04-21

This release includes changes to improve performance, enhance security and bug fixing.

### 6.3.3 — 2026-03-26

This release includes changes to improve performance, enhance security and bug fixing.

### 6.3.1 — 2025-11-23

This release includes changes to improve performance, enhance security and bug fixing.

### 6.2.9 — 2025-06-25

This release includes changes to improve performance, enhance security and bug fixing.

### 6.2.8 — 2025-05-25

This release includes changes to improve performance, enhance security and bug fixing.

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