Can you withdraw cash from ATMs at hotels in Hurghada with a foreign bank card?
Based on 2 discussions with 2 participants · Last activity: 25 days ago
TL;DR
Look for ATMs displaying the UP payment system logo — those accept foreign cards. Most hotels have 1–2 ATMs on site. Opening a local Egyptian bank card is currently very difficult and usually results in rejection.
What the community said
Most hotels in Hurghada have 1–2 ATMs on the premises. If the machine displays the UP payment system logo, you should be able to withdraw cash with a foreign card. It's a good idea to photograph the ATM and note its ID number in case of any issues.
25 days ago UP payment system logo on ATM
Bank staff in Hurghada generally speak English. Cash withdrawals may need to be completed at a bank branch rather than solely at an ATM.
25 days ago
Opening a local Egyptian bank card as a foreigner is currently very difficult. Banks may refuse documents upfront or accept them and send a decision by SMS after 1–2 days — most often the answer is a rejection.
25 days ago