Can you pay by card (UnionPay or other foreign cards) in Egyptian supermarkets and pharmacies?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 3 days ago
TL;DR
Card acceptance in Egypt is inconsistent. UnionPay may work in supermarkets in theory, but often fails in practice. Pharmacies sometimes accept cards, but cash is safer.
What the community said
UnionPay is theoretically accepted in Egyptian supermarkets, but in practice transactions often fail. Always carry cash as a backup.
3 days ago UnionPay — supermarkets
Some Egyptian pharmacies do accept card payments, but it varies by location. Don't rely on it — bring cash just in case.
3 days ago Pharmacy near McDonald's
Card acceptance in Egyptian shops and pharmacies is unreliable. Even where terminals exist, foreign cards may be declined. Cash remains the primary payment method.
3 days ago
US dollars are generally not accepted in Egyptian pharmacies — payment is in Egyptian pounds. Exchange currency or withdraw cash from an ATM in advance.
3 days ago Egyptian Pound (EGP)