Can foreign UnionPay cards be used to withdraw cash from ATMs in Hurghada, Egypt?
Based on 3 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 6 days ago
TL;DR
The July 27 messages contain no confirmed successful withdrawals with Russian Agricultural Bank UnionPay cards in Egypt. Bring backup cash rather than relying on a single UnionPay card in Hurghada.
What the community said
A report from August 1 says UnionPay cards can still be used to withdraw Egyptian pounds at ATMs in Egypt, but sanctions-related restrictions mean this may stop working at any time. Bring cash as the main backup for the trip.
19 days ago UnionPay — Egyptian pound cash withdrawals
As of July 27, travelers were checking whether Egyptian ATMs still dispense cash for Russian Agricultural Bank UnionPay cards, but the discussion contains no confirmed successful withdrawal.
24 days ago Russian Agricultural Bank UnionPay
A traveler specifically asked for reports from people currently in Egypt, indicating that ATM access with this card should not be treated as guaranteed. Carry cash as a backup.
24 days ago RSHB UnionPay
The discussion also noted inconsistent acceptance of a cash banknote in Egypt: some businesses accept it while others refuse it. Carry several notes in different denominations when paying in cash.
27 days ago