Send money to Egypt

It’s straightforward to transfer money from the UK to Egypt online. Follow these steps:

1. Log in to your profile, or register for free. Click ‘Send now’ to start your transfer.
2. Enter Egypt as your destination and your transfer amount. You can also see the current exchange rates at this point.
3. Next, choose how your receiver wants to get their money – cash pickup or to their bank account.
4. You’ll then need to select the way you’d like to pay by choosing either credit²/debit card, Sofort or bank transfer. Click ‘Continue’.
5. Choose whether you’re sending money to a previous or new receiver. Make sure you accurately fill in your loved one’s personal details and if you’re making a transfer to their bank account then you’ll need their bank account information. You’ll need to state the purpose of transaction and source of funds for both cash pickup and back account options.
6. Pay with your credit²/debit card.
7. You’ll then receive a unique tracking number (MTCN). Use this to track your transfer and share it with your receiver.

To start a money transfer to Egypt from the UK online for cash pickup, you’ll just need your receiver’s full name, the purpose of transaction and the source of funds. To send money to their bank account you’ll need their:

• Full name
• Email address
• Bank account information
• Purpose of transaction and how you’ve sourced the funds for your transfer

You can send up to 5,500 GBP to Egypt in a single transfer, when making a bank transfer to their bank account. If you pay by Sofort or credit²/debit card, the limit is 4,000 GBP when sending online. If you’d like to pay at an agent location for cash pickup, then you can transfer up to 5,000 GDP. To do this online, you can only transfer up to 4,000 GBP when paying by Sofort, bank transfer or bank card.

Your transfer costs depend on a number of factors, including GBP/EGP exchange rates and transfer fees³. Use our price estimator to check your costs and transfer times in advance, with no obligation to send.

To start a money transfer to Egypt from the UK at an agent location, follow these simple steps:

1. Find an agent location near you. There are thousands to choose from up and down the UK.
2. Show your government-issued ID – bring your passport or driving license. Make sure you have your receiver’s bank details and account information. You may also be required to provide proof regarding your source of funds. You can do this by taking a tax return, bank statement or payslip along with you.
3. Pay with cash or credit²/debit card.
4. Pick up your receipt and keep note of your unique tracking number (MTCN). Share this with your receiver so they can collect their funds.

For a faster checkout, you can start your transfer online to lock in the exchange rate and fee for your transfer, before paying at a Western Union agent location. Bring your photo ID and pay for the transfer within 24 hours.

If you transfer money to Egypt for cash pickup, your money may arrive in minutes¹. Transfers to a bank account can take a bit longer – often up to four business days.