Where to exchange US dollars for Egyptian pounds in Sharm El Sheikh, and are older dollar bills accepted?

At Maritim Jolie Ville Resort & Casino in Naama Bay, an on-site ATM can be used to get or exchange into Egyptian pounds. Paying in local currency is reported to be better for purchases, while Russia’s Mir cards do not work.

For small purchases, exchanging dollars may be unnecessary: some fixed-price shops accept USD and display their exchange rate in the store. Compare that rate with the Egyptian-pound price before paying.

Older US dollar bills have reportedly been exchanged in small private shops near the hotel and via the ATM at Maritim Jolie Ville Resort & Casino. A bank may not always accept old notes, so newer, clean and undamaged bills are the safer choice.

If you need Egyptian-pound cash, ask at the reception of Maritim Jolie Ville Resort & Casino, cafés, or small shops outside the hotel grounds. Pounds are generally better for everyday purchases because prices are originally set in Egyptian currency.