Which ATMs in Naama Bay are best for withdrawing Egyptian pounds with a foreign bank card, and what are the withdrawal limits?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 8 days ago
TL;DR
Look for ATMs with the UnionPay logo on the Naama Bay promenade — they allow withdrawals of up to 4,000 EGP per transaction. Some travelers report limits up to 7,000 EGP at certain machines.
What the community said
The Naama Bay promenade has plenty of ATMs. Look for machines displaying the UnionPay logo — these accept foreign cards compatible with that network. The withdrawal limit is up to 4,000 EGP per transaction, with a bank fee of around 250 RUB per withdrawal.
1 day ago Naama Bay promenade, UnionPay ATMs — up to 4,000 EGP, ~250 RUB fee
Some travelers report being able to withdraw up to 7,000 EGP in a single transaction at certain ATMs, with the same fee. It's worth trying a few different machines to find one with a higher limit.
2 days ago Up to 7,000 EGP per transaction at select ATMs
Dollar bills can be exchanged at ATMs in Sharm el-Sheikh — machines accept $50 and $100 notes and dispense change in Egyptian pounds. Bank branches occasionally have $5, $10, and $20 bills; $1 bills are harder to find.
2 days ago Dollar exchange at ATMs — $50–$100 bills accepted