Can you tip by card in Egypt?

Card tipping is not practical outside of large hotels. Cash in Egyptian pounds is essential; foreign notes are accepted but often at a poor rate.

Bars · Egypt

Do you tip bartenders in Egypt?

Short answer

10%

About 10%, or a small note per round.

CommonCash preferred

Bars are mostly found in hotels and resorts, where a service charge is added and a small cash tip on top is still customary.

Bill in EGP

How much should you tip at bars in Egypt?: 10%. About 10%, or a small note per round.
Can you tip by card in Egypt?: Card tipping is not practical outside of large hotels. Cash in Egyptian pounds is essential; foreign notes are accepted but often at a poor rate.

Reviewed by Greg Kockott on 3 September 2026.

Figures checked against the sources below on 4 September 2026.

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