Money in Egypt
Egypt uses the Egyptian pound, currency code EGP. Paying in the local currency usually gets you a better rate than pounds – if a card machine offers to charge you in GBP, choose EGP instead.
Tipping
Tipping ("baksheesh") is part of daily life: 10–15% in restaurants and small tips for many services.
Plan your spending
Related questions
Common questions
What currency does Egypt use?
The Egyptian pound (EGP).
Should I pay in pounds or EGP in Egypt?
Choose EGP. When a card machine or cash machine offers to convert to pounds, its exchange rate is usually worse than your card's.
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