Egypt - Questions about ATM withdrawals

Posted by badboyzpwns@reddit | Shoestring | View on Reddit | 4 comments

Q1) you can withdraw Egyptian Pounds from ATMs with your debit right? I see people sometimes exchanging USD to egyptian pounds in videos via the ATMs

Q2) Are there specific banks that we should use for the lowest amount of transaction fees?

I'll be visiting Cairo, Luxor, Aswan

Thanks!

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generaalalcazar@reddit

Unofficially you can pay with euros and dollars everywhere. I never needed to change. Prices are very cheap.

But do carry some cash (dollars or euros) to give “tips” and do not be afraid to use it as means of getting around and getting service.

I do not mean that in a bad way. Monthy wages are about 250$. Their economy is very very weak and this is for them (proud and friendly people) about the only way to get some income. And it will make your trip so much more enjoyable and helpful if you know beforehand and embrace it.

For instance at the airport, you can wait half an hour for an official stamp or give the man at the end of the line 20€ and walk right through. Struggle and wait for a minibus or pay 30€, they will carry your luggage and you are treated like a king with your own taxi etc. Relax and have fun and be carefull around the pyramids.

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badboyzpwns@reddit (OP)

thanks! but you can withdraw with egyptian pounds from atm with a debit card right?

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generaalalcazar@reddit

There were enough atm’s

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xHxHxAOD1@reddit

Should be able to I've withdrawn local currency in other nations before.