Which ATMs in Sharm el-Sheikh accept cash deposits (USD/EUR) to exchange for Egyptian pounds, and where else can you exchange currency?
Based on 2 discussions with 5 participants · Last activity: 4 days ago
Based on 2 discussions with 5 participants · Last activity: 4 days ago
TL;DR
NBE bank ATMs with a single cash slot both accept and dispense cash through it; newer-design bills work almost everywhere, old-design bills are rejected by all machines. For change in small bills, go to a bank branch or exchange office instead of an ATM.
For change in small denominations, go to a bank branch or exchange office with a cashier rather than an ATM — most ATMs exchange currency but can't give change.
One of the tourist centers has bank branches and exchange offices, but not cash-deposit ATMs — check locally for the exact location.
To exchange currency via ATM you just need a working machine — the pinned message in the local travel chat lists a contact for a person who handles cash exchange.
ATMs only accept newer-design bills — old-style dollars/euros are rejected everywhere. If one ATM refuses your cash, try another one nearby, as results vary.
The exchange rate at NBE bank ATMs is usually better than at street exchange booths; besides US dollars, UAE dirhams can also be deposited.
Some ATMs have a single cash slot that both accepts deposits and dispenses cash — for example, machines from NBE bank.