Can tourists pay in US dollars at Fixed Price in Naama Bay and Mango Market in Sharm El Sheikh, and what currency is the change given in?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 16 days ago
TL;DR
Bring Egyptian pounds for Fixed Price in Naama Bay, as it was previously reported to accept EGP only. At Mango Market, ask at the till before paying in US dollars; any change should be expected in Egyptian pounds.
What the community said
New warning for Mango Market: change is given in US dollars, but the bills are old and not accepted anywhere — carefully check any USD change you receive.
14 days ago Old USD bills — Mango Market
For Fixed Price in Naama Bay, cash Egyptian pounds are the safest payment option. The messages do not confirm US-dollar payments, and the shop had previously accepted EGP only.
25 days ago Fixed Price, Naama Bay
Travelers are asking whether Mango Market accepts US dollars, but there is no confirmation that change is returned in USD. Check the exchange rate with the cashier first and expect Egyptian-pound change, or pay the exact amount.
26 days ago Mango Market
According to a traveler’s report from the previous season, Fixed Price in Naama Bay accepted Egyptian pounds only. Do not rely on US dollars there without checking at the checkout first.
32 days ago EGP only — Fixed Price, Naama Bay