How can I send money to Egypt?
Sending money to Egypt is fast and simple with Taptap Send. You can send Egyptian pounds (EGP) or US dollars (USD) to bank accounts, mobile wallets, or cash pickup locations.
Delivery methods and speed
| Delivery method | Typical delivery time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bank transfer (EGP) | Within 1 business day | Send before 3pm Cairo time (Sun to Thu) for same-day arrival. May take 2 working days to appear on your recipient's account. |
| Bank transfer (USD) | Within 2 business days | Send before 1:30pm Cairo time (Sun to Thu) for next business day arrival. ADIB bank only. May take 2 working days to appear on your recipient's account. |
| Mobile wallet | Within a few minutes | Vodafone Cash, Etisalat Cash, Orange Money, CIB, WE Pay |
| Cash pickup – FawryPlus (EGP) | Within a few minutes | Thousands of locations across Egypt. |
| Cash pickup – ADIB (EGP or USD) | Within a few minutes | Available Sun–Thu, 8:30am–5pm. Non-Egyptian citizens can only collect at ADIB. |
How long will it take for my transfer to arrive?
| Product | Duration |
|---|---|
| EGP cash pick-up | Within minutes (during ADIB or FawryPlus operating hours) |
| USD cash pick-up | Within minutes (during ADIB operating hours) |
| EGP bank transfers & wallet transfers | Within 1 business day (Fri & Sat are non-working days). Transfers initiated before 3:00pm Cairo time arrive the same day (next business day at latest). Examples: • Monday at 12:00pm → arrives same day • Wednesday at 5:00pm → arrives Thursday • Saturday → arrives Sunday |
| USD bank transfers | Within 2 business days (Fri, Sat & Sun are non-working days). Transfers initiated before 1:30pm Cairo time arrive the next business day (2 business days at most). Examples: • Monday at 12:00pm → arrives Tuesday • Wednesday at 5:00pm → arrives Monday • Saturday → arrives Tuesday |
Fees
Taptap Send always shows you the exact fee and exchange rate upfront, you'll see them on the very first screen before you confirm your transfer. There are no hidden charges.
When sending to Egypt, the following fee structure applies:
| Product | Sending from outside the US | Sending from the US |
|---|---|---|
| EGP cash pick-up | No sending or pickup fees; small exchange rate margin only | No sending or pickup fees; small exchange rate margin only |
| USD cash pick-up* | No sending or pickup fees; small exchange rate margin only | $1 sending fee; no pickup fees |
| EGP bank transfer & wallet transfers | No sending fees; small exchange rate margin only | No sending fees; small exchange rate margin only |
| USD bank transfer** | No sending fees; small exchange rate margin only; $2 receiving bank fee | $1 sending fee; $2 receiving bank fee |
* To collect USD cash, Egypt's Central Bank requires proof of a family or business relationship between sender and recipient, supported by documentation.
** The receiving bank may charge additional fees.
Sending limits
Your overall account sending limits are based on your verification level. Egypt-specific limits per delivery method:
| Delivery method | Sending limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bank transfer | Subject to Taptap Send internal limits | No recipient-side limits |
| Mobile wallet | Up to 60,000 per transfer | Depends on wallet provider and account status |
| Cash pickup | Up to EGP 30,000 per transfer | Higher amounts may require additional approval from the provider |
Your overall account sending limits are based on your verification level. For details, see the article What are my sending limits on Taptap Send?
Cancelling a transfer or requesting a refund
If your transfer has already been delivered, recalling the funds can be difficult and take time. It is sometimes easier for you to resolve this directly with the recipient who received your funds. Contact our support team through the app and we will look into what options are available for your transfer. If no options exist, we will let you know.
You can also refer to our global article Can I cancel or get a refund for my transfer?
For your recipient
Operating hours
Bank operating hours in Egypt:
- Sun - Thurs: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Egypt E-wallets:
- Wallet Transfers: 24/7
FawryPlus operating hours:
- Saturday - Wednesday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Friday: 2:30 pm - 09:00 pm
What details does my recipient need to provide?
Bank transfer
Your recipient will need to share: their full name in Egyptian Arabic (4 names), their bank name, and their IBAN.
Mobile wallet
Your recipient will need to share their Egyptian phone number registered to the wallet.
Cash pickup (FawryPlus or ADIB)
Your recipient will need to share: their full name, their relationship to the sender, and a valid government-issued ID.
How can your recipient collect the money?
Cash is usually available within a few minutes to a few hours after the transfer is confirmed. You will see the estimated time in the app before you send.
FawryPlus (EGP only)
Your recipient can collect at any FawryPlus location across Egypt. Collection hours are 9am–10pm. They will need to provide the transaction reference number, their National ID, and proof of their relationship to you.
To collect, your recipient should use service code 73157 at the FawryPlus terminal.
ADIB (EGP or USD)
Your recipient can collect at any ADIB branch. Collection hours are Sunday to Thursday, 8:30am–5pm. They will need to provide the transaction reference number, their National ID, and proof of their relationship to you.
Your recipient can find their nearest collection point through the ADIB or FawryPlus websites or apps.
Non-Egyptian citizens can only collect via ADIB.
Cash pickup transfers cannot be cancelled once the money is ready for collection.
Transfers not collected within 30 days will be automatically refunded to you.
Still need help? Contact our support team through the app.