Can foreign bank cards be used to withdraw Egyptian pounds from ATMs in Hurghada?

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TL;DR

Cash withdrawals in Hurghada depend on the card issuer and the individual ATM, so carry a backup supply of Egyptian pounds or foreign cash. When exchanging money, check separate EUR and USD rates, as their official exchange rates differ.

What the community said

For everyday purchases and services in Hurghada, Egyptian pounds (EGP) are the most practical cash currency to carry.

Egyptian pound (EGP)

Do not assume euros and US dollars should receive the same exchange rate. Egypt uses different official EUR and USD rates, so confirm the EGP amount for each currency before exchanging.

EUR and USD exchange rates

Cash withdrawal on an overseas card cannot be guaranteed in advance: a card that works in the UAE, Oman, Turkey or Tunisia may still depend on the specific bank and ATM in Egypt. Bring a backup payment method.

Backup payment method