Paying in Egypt

How to pay in Egypt: cards, cash, InstaPay transfers, Fawry bill payments and practical notes, with official sources.

Cash, cards, transfers

1. Exchange only at banks or licensed bureaus: The currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP). Avoid street exchangers.
2. Cards at big stores, cash at small ones: Malls, supermarkets and chains take Visa/Mastercard; small shops and taxis mostly want cash — carry small notes.
3. Ride apps accept cards: Uber and Careem accept Visa/Mastercard, including foreign cards, or cash.
4. Pay bills with Fawry: The myfawry app links a bank card to pay top-ups, internet and bills.
5. InstaPay needs an Egyptian bank account: Once you have an Egyptian bank account you can transfer instantly with InstaPay.
6. WeChat Pay / Alipay are rare: Only some Chinese shops accept them — ask the exchange rate first.
7. Wang Fu service fees: Payment methods: InstaPay, Alipay or WeChat Pay. After Wang Fu sends your quote, the payment code or account details are sent to you privately. There is no online checkout, and no code or account number is shown on the site.

Sources: Central Bank of Egypt · InstaPay · Fawry · GOV.UK Egypt – money · Expat Focus – taxis

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