Where to exchange USD/EUR to Egyptian pounds — banks, ATMs, and working hours
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 30 days ago
TL;DR
Banks in Egypt typically close at 3pm and don't work on weekends. Currency exchange ATMs are often out of service. Banque Misr is considered difficult and expensive; Ahli Bank is a faster and easier alternative.
What the community said
Large-denomination dollar bills can be hard to exchange — not all banks accept them. It may take visiting several banks to find one that will.
30 days ago
Bank branches have currency exchange windows, but they close around 3pm. Banks are closed on weekends and public holidays.
30 days ago Working hours: until 3pm, Mon–Fri
Some ATMs in Egypt offer a currency exchange function (USD/EUR to EGP), but they are frequently out of service.
30 days ago
Banque Misr is widely considered the most difficult and expensive bank for account opening or currency exchange. Other banks are a better choice.
30 days ago Banque Misr — not recommended
Ahli Bank is a solid alternative — account opening takes about half a day and the process is much smoother than at other banks.
30 days ago Ahli Bank — account in half a day