Currency exchange in Egypt

49.32 EGPper 1 USDT+0.1% over 24hCalculation refreshed today at 06:491 USDT = 49.32 EGPOfficial rate; the final rate in the request may differ.
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Heading to Egypt with Russian bank cards not working and needing Egyptian pounds? Don't count on Mir card as the primary way to withdraw pounds. With ATM24, exchange rubles, euros, dollars, or USDT for Egyptian pounds: pick up cash at our offices in Russia before departure, and already in Egypt receive pounds via bank transfer to a local account. Rate and amount confirmed before payment; a manager will reach out after you submit your request.

Exchange rates in Egypt: rubles, EUR, USD, USDT to pounds

Rates come from the calculator at page-load time. Trends use market history as of 20 September 2026.

CurrencyRate for 124h changeTrend
RUBRussian ruble 0.5501EGP 0.1%
USDUS dollar 49.32EGP 0.02%
EUREuro 55.91EGP 0.02%
USDTTether 49.32EGP 0.1%

Ways to receive funds — Egypt

Available methods depend on the selected direction and amount.

Cash pickup

Cash pickup at an agreed payout point.

  • Cash

Availability is confirmed in the request

Cash pickup at office

Cash pounds can be picked up at our offices in 25 cities across Russia.

09:00–21:00

To a bank account

Already in Egypt, pounds are received via a bank transfer to a local account: the transfer is processed remotely or in person, amount and route are confirmed in the request.

  • Bank transfer
  • Up to 1 business day

How to exchange rubles for pounds in Egypt

A calculation and request for the selected pair; available methods depend on the direction.

  1. Step

    Currency and method selection

    Fill in the calculator data. Choose the currency and a convenient way to receive funds.

  2. Step

    Contact details

    Enter your contact details, click “Start transfer”, and wait for an operator response.

  3. Step

    Confirmation

    After confirmation and payment, we send money to Egypt using the selected method.

How to get pounds in Egypt when your card doesn't work

A short practical guide for a first visit.

Visa and Mastercard cards from Russian banks don't work abroad, so pounds are essential in Egypt, and Mir card is not a reliable primary option without checking your specific bank. ATM24 exchanges rubles, euros, dollars, or USDT for pounds at a rate confirmed before payment: submit a request in the calculator, specify the pound amount and method, the manager quotes the rate - and only then you pay.

Mir card in Egypt: why you should keep a pound reserve

For Cairo, Hurghada, or Sharm el-Sheikh, don't plan to use Mir card as your primary ATM method without checking your specific bank. Keep a cash pound reserve in advance for taxis, tips, and initial expenses, and when withdrawing with a working foreign card check the fee, limit, and DCC offer before confirming.

Cash at a Russia office or bank transfer to Egypt

Cash pounds can be picked up at our offices in 25 cities across Russia - convenient before departure. Already in Egypt, pounds are received via a bank transfer to a local account: the transfer is processed remotely or in person, amount and route are confirmed in the request.

How to exchange euros, dollars, or USDT for pounds

Through ATM24, not only rubles can be exchanged for pounds: EUR and USDT-to-Egyptian-pound routes are available in the calculator, and euros are also accepted as cash. Dollars to pounds go via a separate route (e.g., Western Union or MoneyGram) - the available method for your currency will be confirmed in the request.

Egyptian cities in the payout list

Listed on the page: Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Shubra el-Kheima, and Port Said. The available method for your specific city and amount will be confirmed in the request.

Exchange money in other cities of Egypt

  • Cairo, Egypt Popular

    Cairo

    Egypt

    Transfers
    5 000+
    Average time
    50 minutes
    Send transfer
  • Alexandria, Egypt Popular

    Alexandria

    Egypt

    Transfers
    4 200+
    Average time
    1 hour
    Send transfer
  • Giza, Egypt Popular

    Giza

    Egypt

    Transfers
    3 800+
    Average time
    55 minutes
    Send transfer
  • Shubra El Kheima, Egypt

    Shubra El Kheima

    Egypt

    Transfers
    3 200+
    Average time
    55 minutes
    Send transfer
  • Port Said, Egypt

    Port Said

    Egypt

    Transfers
    2 800+
    Average time
    55 minutes
    Send transfer

Payout points on the map

Cash payout points with addresses and opening hours

Egypt · Listed locations: 10

Find a convenient payout point

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Payout points — Egypt

  • IBAG BM TALAT HARB DT · Cairo

    Bldg 7 St Talat Harb Down Town, DOWN TOWN, Cairo

    Mon-Thu 08:30 - 17:00; Fri-Sat Closed; Sun 08:30 - 17:00

    Western Union

  • IBAG NBE MUHARAM BEK ALEX · Alexandria

    Bldg 25 St Rasafa, INSIDE AL AHLI BANK BUILDING, Alexandria, 5413380

    Mon-Thu 08:30 - 17:00; Fri-Sat Closed; Sun 08:30 - 17:00

    Western Union

  • IBAG AL BAHR AL AAZAM · Al Bahr Al Aazam

    Bldg 100 St Bahr Aazam, NEAR NEXT TO BAHR AAZAM LIBRARY, Al Bahr Al Aazam, GIZA, 3724643

    Mon-Sun 00:01 - 23:59

    Western Union

More locations: 7

Directory data as of 2026-08-26

Banks and payout options for Egyptian pounds

  • National Bank of EgyptNational Bank of Egypt
  • Banque MisrBanque Misr
  • CIBCIB
  • QNB Al AhliQNB Al Ahli
  • HSBC EgyptHSBC Egypt

Customer reviews

Real stories from real people

Alex Pain

Google

Short version - everything's OK. Had doubts, didn't have many options, took the risk. The money was transferred, the rate is fine. I recommend: - Allow about 40 minutes for the operation so your phone doesn't die. - Banks often require SMS confirmation for transfers of certain amounts, so have your Russian card handy. Sometimes they can ban you for suspicious actions. - If you can, make sure short SMS messages arrive to your number abroad. Good luck to everyone

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Андрей Шилов

Google

Everything went well. Emin, thank you very much for the help.

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Aleksandr Frankovich

Google

Exchanged USDT for dong cash. Prompt. Convenient. Thanks to operator Ekaterina.

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Михаил

Google

Great service! Exchanged rubles via SBP transfer and received them at an ATM. They fully supported me, worked promptly. Thank you very much, guys!

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Why choose ATM24 for Egyptian pound exchange

What we guarantee on every deal in Egypt

The rate is fixed before you pay

The final payout amount in EGP is known before payment and does not change.

Rate at confirmation49.32 EGP Held for 14 min 52 sec

We confirm the rate and the payout amount before payment — they do not change afterwards.

Payout on the day of the request

Cash, courier or bank account — at the agreed payout point.

  1. Request accepted
  2. Payment received
  3. Preparing the payout
  4. Payout at the agreed point

We work with any bank

We accept from Russia and pay out in the local currency, including USDT — no Mir card required.

We accept
RUB · USDT
We pay out
EGP
Payout cities
5
We accept from Russia
  • Russian ruble · RUB
  • Tether · USDT
We pay out in Egypt
  • EGP

No Mir card is required for this.

Currency exchange in other countries

Pick a country and you get its rate, its cities and its payout methods.

Frequently asked questions about currency exchange in Egypt

Can you exchange rubles for Egyptian pounds in Egypt?

Yes, through ATM24 you can exchange rubles for pounds: pick up cash at an office in Russia before departure, and in Egypt receive pounds via a bank transfer to a local account. Rate and pound amount are confirmed before payment.

Can you travel to Egypt with rubles?

You can travel, but paying in rubles locally is not possible - Egyptian pound is in circulation. Rubles are exchanged for pounds: cash at an office in Russia before departure, in Egypt via a bank transfer to a local account.

What is better to exchange in Egypt - rubles or dollars?

Through ATM24, rubles, euros, dollars, or USDT can all be exchanged for pounds - the choice is yours. To understand the available route for your currency and payout method, specify it in the request: the manager confirms the option and payout before payment.

Which dollar banknotes to bring to Egypt?

Dollars to pounds go through ATM24 via a separate route (Western Union or MoneyGram). The available method for your amount will be confirmed in the request before payment - we don't invent conditions on banknote series.

Can you pay with Russian bank cards in Egypt?

Visa and Mastercard cards from Russian banks don't work abroad, and Mir card is better not planned as the primary method without checking your specific bank. It's safer to exchange rubles for pounds through ATM24 in advance.

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