Banking & Money

How to pay for Pyramids of Giza tickets if you only have cash (no Egyptian pounds or foreign card)?

Ticket counters at the Pyramids and museums only accept foreign bank cards, not cash — even USD. Exchange dollars at mall ATMs (best done during daytime) or give cash to local 'helpers' near the entrance who will buy the ticket for you with their card.

1 source · 68 days ago

Where to exchange US dollars for Egyptian pounds near Senzo Mall in Cairo?

Currency exchange points are located near hotels and around Senzo Mall; the supermarket inside Senzo Mall itself only accepts Egyptian pounds, not dollars.

2 sources · 56 days ago

In Cairo, is it better to bring euros or US dollars, and can euros be used for payment or exchange?

Recent traveler reports suggest euros can be better value than US dollars in Cairo, with some places pricing the same item at 2 EUR versus 3 USD. Euros are accepted in some shops, but older banknotes may be harder to exchange.

3 sources · 93 days ago