Where can you use a foreign UnionPay bank card in Sharm El Sheikh, and can you withdraw Egyptian pounds from ATMs?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 12 days ago
TL;DR
Based on traveler reports, UnionPay cards may work in chain stores like Mango Market and in some pharmacies in Sharm El Sheikh. ATM cash withdrawal is being considered as an option, but these messages do not confirm any specific ATM that supports QR or contactless withdrawals.
What the community said
The newest takeaway is that travelers are specifically checking where bank cards are accepted in Sharm and whether cash can be withdrawn from ATMs. That suggests card acceptance is not universal, so it is wise to plan for cash as well.
12 days ago ATMs in Sharm El Sheikh
There is one concrete payment clue: travelers say a Rosselkhozbank UnionPay card is accepted at Mango Market and in pharmacies. For everyday spending, these places appear more reliable than assuming every business will take the card.
12 days ago Mango Market, pharmacies
For ATMs, the practical question is specifically about withdrawing Egyptian pounds with a UnionPay card, including by QR code or contactless tap. These messages do not confirm any particular bank or ATM where that method definitely works.
12 days ago EGP withdrawal by QR / contactless