Send Money to Egypt: All Transfer Options Compared

Egypt is one of the world's largest remittance recipients. The World Bank reported a sharp fall in recorded inflows in 2023, as the gap between official and parallel exchange rates pushed some transfers into informal channels. No crypto off-ramp currently serves EGP on RemitRoutes; Wise, Remitly, Western Union, Xoom, and OFX are the available providers.

How to send money to Egypt

  1. Choose your send currency — USD, EUR, AED, and SAR are supported for Egypt (EGP) on RemitRoutes. AED and SAR are key corridors for the large Egyptian workforce in the Gulf.
  2. Compare providers on RemitRoutes — No crypto off-ramp currently serves EGP. The comparison is between Wise, Remitly, Western Union, Xoom, and OFX — all traditional. Enter your amount to see all-in costs ranked.
  3. Pick your delivery method — Wise and OFX deposit to Egyptian bank accounts (National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, CIB). Western Union offers cash pickup at agent locations across Egypt. Remitly and Xoom provide bank deposit.
  4. Enter recipient details — For bank deposit you need the recipient's bank name and account number. For Western Union cash pickup, the recipient needs a valid national ID to collect in person.
  5. Pay and track your transfer — Wise and OFX take 1–3 business days. Western Union cash pickup can be available within minutes once processed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest way to send money to Egypt?

RemitRoutes compares Wise, Remitly, OFX, Western Union, and Xoom in real time for EGP. There is currently no crypto off-ramp for Egypt on RemitRoutes, so comparing traditional providers carefully is the key step.

How long does a transfer to Egypt take?

Wise and OFX take 1–3 business days for bank deposit. Western Union cash pickup is often available within minutes once processed.

Why did Egypt's formal remittances decline in 2023?

A significant gap opened between Egypt's official exchange rate and rates available through informal channels, leading some senders to route transfers outside formal banking. The Central Bank of Egypt undertook a major currency devaluation in March 2024 that substantially narrowed this gap.

Can I send from AED or SAR to Egypt?

Yes. AED and SAR to EGP are major corridors for the large Egyptian diaspora in Gulf states. RemitRoutes supports both as send currencies and compares all available providers.

Is there cash pickup in Egypt?

Yes. Western Union has a large agent network across Egypt including banks and retail locations, allowing recipients to collect cash without a bank account — useful in areas with limited branch access.

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