Cash usage
Egyptian pounds are used for local cash payments, alongside a growing range of bank and electronic channels.
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Egypt Currency Guide
Learn how the Egyptian pound is used in Egypt, then open a dated reference-rate conversion.
Currency overview
Egyptian Pound in Egypt
Monetary framework
Egypt uses the Egyptian pound as its official currency.
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EGP0.019892 USD1 EGP = 0.01989218 USD
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Currency facts
EGP at a glance
CurrencyEgyptian Pound
ISO codeEGP
SymbolE£
Minor unitPiastre
Decimal places2
Central bankCentral Bank of Egypt
Currency typeOfficial currency
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Egypt
Official use
Egypt uses the Egyptian pound as its official currency.
Payment environment
Cash is commonly used, while cards are accepted in many hotels and larger merchants.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
Card acceptance
The Central Bank of Egypt describes a national switch connecting ATMs and supporting domestic card services.
Mobile and contactless payments
Mobile and internet banking, payment cards and the Instant Payment Network are separate parts of Egypt's electronic-payment system.
ATM availability
ATM access is supported through the national switch, but card compatibility and operator fees depend on the issuing and acquiring banks.
Exchange tips
Planning a conversion
Before exchanging
Use regulated banks or exchange providers and compare the final Egyptian-pound amount after fees.
Cash declaration
Consult the Egyptian Customs Authority for current rules on carrying cash or monetary instruments.
Popular currency pairs
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Related currencies
Regional and monetary links
Currency topics
These links use the country dataset's regional and monetary relationships rather than a single global popularity list.
FAQ
Egypt currency questions
Which currency is used in Egypt?
Egypt uses the Egyptian pound as its official currency.
Does Egypt have multiple official currencies?
Egypt has one official currency: the Egyptian pound (EGP).
How can I compare the Egyptian pound?
Use the conversion links on this page to compare Egypt's official currency with other supported currencies.
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