How do you exchange cash for Egyptian pounds at an ATM in Hurghada?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 7 days ago
TL;DR
Some ATMs in Hurghada can exchange foreign cash into Egyptian pounds. You insert the banknote, check the amount shown in EGP, and press “Confirm”; if the machine rejects the note, smooth it out and try again.
What the community said
Travelers were specifically looking for the cash-exchange process at an ATM: on machines with an exchange function, you insert a banknote and the screen shows how many Egyptian pounds you will receive.
7 days ago ATM with cash exchange function
If the ATM rejects a banknote on the first try, flattening it and reinserting it can help. In one reported case, the same note was accepted on the second attempt.
7 days ago reinsert the banknote
The final step is to review the amount in Egyptian pounds shown on the screen and press “Confirm.” The exchange is not completed until you confirm it.
7 days ago Confirm button
According to travelers, some exchange-enabled ATMs may have a staff member nearby who can help with the steps. However, older video guides may not match the current ATM interface.
7 days ago staff/helper near the ATM