Can I pay by foreign bank card at shops, bars and beach venues in Sharm El Sheikh?

If contactless payment does not work, ask for a separate chip-card POS terminal, where the card is inserted rather than tapped. It may not be connected or brought out unless you specifically request it.

At bars and beach venues, card payment may not be available for every item: food orders are more likely to come with a bill and card option, while drinks are often served without a receipt. Ask before ordering and keep cash in EGP.

Having a terminal on site does not guarantee that it will be offered: staff may not bring out the POS device unless asked. Request card payment explicitly at the checkout.

Whether a foreign card works can depend on the terminal model and acquiring bank; Banque Misr was specifically mentioned. The practical approach is to try the card first, then pay cash if it is declined.