* Currency:
Egyptian pound divided into 100 piastres.

* Credit Cards:
Acceptable in most tourist establishments - American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa, Access).

* Banking hours:
8am-2pm Monday to Thursday.

* Currency restrictions:
The importation and exportation of local currency is limited to 100 Egyptian pounds for non-residents. The importation of foreign currency is not limited and the exportation of foreign currency is permitted up to the amount imported and declared on arrival.