Lonely Planet™ · Thorn Tree Forum · 2020

Alexandria ATM dispensing USD?

Country forums / Africa / Egypt

Are there any ATMs in Alexandria, Egypt where I could withdraw US dollars? If so, is there a risk of counterfeit notes and should I just withdraw LE and exchange them inside a bank?

Cheers.

Jon

I have not been in Alexandria. But I am almost sure you won't get any US dollars through the ATM anywhere in Egypt. The reason is a practical one. What do you do with the US dollar in Egypt. It is useless.

In the bank, perhaps. Go in and sit down with a bank agent bringing your bank card and passport. Go to a National Bank of Egypt branch.

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