Where to get Egyptian Pounds?
Aug 11, 2008, 3:40 pm
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Where to get Egyptian Pounds?
All,
I checked wellsfargo and citibank websites and they don't seem to carry Egyptian pounds for exchange, is this true? If so, where can I get it before my trip in Sept?
Thx!
I checked wellsfargo and citibank websites and they don't seem to carry Egyptian pounds for exchange, is this true? If so, where can I get it before my trip in Sept?
Thx!
Aug 11, 2008, 3:43 pm
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Aug 11, 2008, 3:45 pm
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Do you need pounds immediately on arrival before baggage claim?
There are ATMs and money changers at the airport.
I have been to Cairo several times and this has always been the easiest way to get money.
Your visa on arrival can be bought using USD.
Otherwise it would not surprise me that banks in general would not carry egyptian pounds.
Regards
lme ff
Aug 11, 2008, 10:59 pm
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Hi ConsultantA
Do you need pounds immediately on arrival before baggage claim?
There are ATMs and money changers at the airport.
I have been to Cairo several times and this has always been the easiest way to get money.
Your visa on arrival can be bought using USD.
Otherwise it would not surprise me that banks in general would not carry egyptian pounds.
Regards
lme ff
Do you need pounds immediately on arrival before baggage claim?
There are ATMs and money changers at the airport.
I have been to Cairo several times and this has always been the easiest way to get money.
Your visa on arrival can be bought using USD.
Otherwise it would not surprise me that banks in general would not carry egyptian pounds.
Regards
lme ff
thx all for the reply. how's the exchange rates at the money changers at cairo airport? and do they charge "transaction fees"?
the current rate is 1 USD = 5.29 EGP, i checked the amex link mentioned above, it's about 1 USD = 4.63 EGP. do you think the rate of the money
changers at cairo airport would be better?
thx
Aug 11, 2008, 11:24 pm
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thx all for the reply. how's the exchange rates at the money changers at cairo airport? and do they charge "transaction fees"?
the current rate is 1 USD = 5.29 EGP, i checked the amex link mentioned above, it's about 1 USD = 4.63 EGP. do you think the rate of the money
changers at cairo airport would be better?
thx
the current rate is 1 USD = 5.29 EGP, i checked the amex link mentioned above, it's about 1 USD = 4.63 EGP. do you think the rate of the money
changers at cairo airport would be better?
thx
Aug 11, 2008, 11:59 pm
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I ordered mine on www.bankofamerica.com and picked them up 24 hours later at a local branch. I don't think you have to be an account holder to use the service.
Aug 23, 2008, 3:59 am
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If you do not need egyptian pounds right away, just get them from an ATM aither at the airport or in town. The on arrival visa can be purchased in any currency you want. You go to any of the exchange places located before immigration, hand them any kind of currency and they'll give you change in egyptian pounds. So, if you want you can pay with a 100 euro/dollar bill and get some egytpian pounds out of that!
Aug 23, 2008, 6:08 pm
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I second / third the recommendations - use the ATM machines. Any initial tips can be USD, and will be accepted - as will the visa fee.
The money changers who do not require a transaction fee will kite the rate on you - "commission free" is much like "duty free" -it does not mean "profit free." Say "shukran, la!" (thank you, no!) and go to the ATM, not the money changers.
The money changers who do not require a transaction fee will kite the rate on you - "commission free" is much like "duty free" -it does not mean "profit free." Say "shukran, la!" (thank you, no!) and go to the ATM, not the money changers.
Aug 23, 2008, 8:21 pm
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Hello OP,
Wells Fargo should carry them. You will need to call the number on the website to order the currency. WF calls it "boutique" or some name like that. I've ordered currency from WF when's not listed. You can also return it to them, too, upon your return. Just give your $$ to a teller.
I hope you have a great time in Egypt. My plan is to go there November 2009.
David
Wells Fargo should carry them. You will need to call the number on the website to order the currency. WF calls it "boutique" or some name like that. I've ordered currency from WF when's not listed. You can also return it to them, too, upon your return. Just give your $$ to a teller.
I hope you have a great time in Egypt. My plan is to go there November 2009.
David