Money in Egypt
Egypt uses the Egyptian pound. Here is how to pay there, whether to tip, and what common amounts are worth.
- Currency
- EGPEgyptian pound
- Symbol
- E£
- Tipping
- Expected
Paying in Egypt
Keep small notes for tips, which are expected in many places.
- Cards
- Accepted in cities and tourist areas
- Cash
- Cash is needed for markets, small vendors, taxis, tips and rural areas. Carry small notes, as change for large notes can be scarce.
- ATMs
- ATMs are widely available in Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan and most tourist areas, and most accept international cards. World Travel Guide says fees and limits vary by bank and ATMs are harder to find in small towns.
- Foreign currency
- World Travel Guide says US dollars and euros are accepted in tourist areas and for larger payments, with change usually given in pounds.
- Exchanging money
- Firebird Tours says airports, banks and licensed bureaus may charge higher fees or give less favourable rates than ATMs. Avoid unofficial street vendors.
- Watch out for
- Per World Travel Guide (page dated December 2025), you may bring in up to E£5,000 and foreign currency up to US$10,000, with larger foreign amounts declared. Rickshaw Travel says many major archaeological sites now accept only card payments for entrance tickets.
Tipping in Egypt
Small tips (baksheesh) are expected for many services. Carry small notes for porters, drivers and attendants.
Expected: Tips are customary, and staff often rely on them.
Sources checked: Firebird Tours, Rickshaw Travel, World Travel Guide, Wendy Wu Tours Help Centre, Egypt Tours Plus, Pyramids Land Tours.
Convert to and from EGP
Quick reference
| Amount | USD | EUR | GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55.36 EGP | 62.01 EGP | 74.28 EGP |
| 10 | 554 EGP | 620 EGP | 743 EGP |
| 50 | 2,768 EGP | 3,101 EGP | 3,714 EGP |
| 100 | 5,536 EGP | 6,201 EGP | 7,428 EGP |
| 500 | 27,678 EGP | 31,007 EGP | 37,140 EGP |
What each amount is worth in EGP. Mid-market rates from 2 November 2026, 17:00 UTC.
Common questions
What currency does Egypt use?
Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (EGP).
Do you need to tip in Egypt?
Expected. Small tips (baksheesh) are expected for many services. Carry small notes for porters, drivers and attendants.
Can you pay by card in Egypt?
Accepted in cities and tourist areas. Cash is needed for markets, small vendors, taxis, tips and rural areas. Carry small notes, as change for large notes can be scarce.
Are there ATMs in Egypt?
ATMs are widely available in Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan and most tourist areas, and most accept international cards. World Travel Guide says fees and limits vary by bank and ATMs are harder to find in small towns.