Currency

The Egyptian pound is divided in 100 Piasters. Our currency ia available in notes and coins. Currency notes divided to 1,5,10,20,50,and 100 pound notes.

Coins are available in 5,10,20,and 25 piasters. One US$ = 5.70 Egyptian pound (2007 estimate ).There is no mandatory exchange at arrival , and you will have no problem in exchanging currencies as there are plenty of banks and currency brokers at all major cities and hotels.

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• Credit cards
MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club and Visa are widely accepted. Check with your credit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available.

• Travelers cheques
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take travelers cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.

• Currency Restrictions
The import or export of local currency is limited to E£1000. There are no restrictions on the import or export of foreign currency as long as it is declared in an official customs form.

• Banking Hours
The banking hours are Sunday to Thursday, 8.30 am to 2 pm.