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.

Cafés · Egypt

Do you tip at cafés in Egypt?

Short answer

5–10 EGP

A small note for table service.

CommonCash preferred

At an ahwa or a café with table service, leaving five to ten pounds is the norm. Counter service needs nothing.

How much should you tip in cafés in Egypt?: 5–10 EGP. A small note for table service.
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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