Sending from the United Kingdom
Send money to Egypt from the UK
Use the Express Remit app to prepare a transfer to Egypt. Select the destination, add your recipient and review the current options before sending.
Stay close to family in Egypt
From a regular contribution to a planned expense, review the amount in Egyptian pounds and the total you will pay in pounds sterling before sending.
Know the currency
The currency of Egypt is the Egyptian pound (EGP). For a transfer from pounds to EGP, check the currency and amount shown for the recipient in the app.
Prepare your recipient’s details
Confirm the recipient’s full name as the bank holds it and their bank details. Mobile numbers in Egypt start +20.
What does an Egyptian IBAN look like?
An Egyptian IBAN starts with EG and is 29 characters long. If the app asks for an IBAN, copy the complete value from your recipient’s bank and check it with them.
How to make your transfer
- Sign in to Express Remit and choose Egypt.
- Add or select your recipient and choose an available receiving method.
- Enter the amount and review the rate, fee, recipient amount and delivery estimate.
- Confirm when the details are correct, then follow progress in the app.
Need help with this transfer?
Contact our team with your transfer reference if you have one. Receiving options, transfer costs and delivery estimates are specific to your transfer.