Cairo - Currency
ATMs are available in many parts of Cairo - ensure you inform your bank before travelling abroad, and be aware you may be charged for cash withdrawals. It is advisable to exchange some cash before arriving in Cairo.Visit the other Cairo city guide sections to get more detailed travel advice, and information on the best Cairo attractions and sightseeing activities, recommended shops and restaurants, as well as the best Cairo hotels.
Cairo - Notes and Coins
Currency Exchange
Available at banks, official bureaux de change and most hotels. Banks often have better exchange rates than bureaux de change or hotels. All common international currencies are accepted.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted, but generally only in bigger hotels or restaurants in Cairo and restaurants in tourist areas.
Traveller's Cheques
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars, Euros or Pounds Sterling.
Banks
Banking hours in Cairo are from Sunday to Thursday, 08:30 to 14:00.
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