Payment gateways for Egypt.
COD still runs 50%+ of orders. Fawry and Vodafone Cash are major alternative rails.
🇪🇬 Egypt — what you need to know
COD still runs 50%+ of orders. Fawry and Vodafone Cash are major alternative rails.
Popular methods here: Credit / Debit Cards · Cash on Delivery · Local wallets · Bank transfer
🇪🇬 4 gateways in Egypt
Native-in-country gateways first
PayTabs
HQ Manama, Bahrain
MENA card processing — pairs well with Tabby/Tamara BNPL at checkout
Supports
Integrates with
dLocal
HQ Montevideo, Uruguay
Global merchants wanting ONE gateway for all emerging markets (LatAm + Africa + South Asia)
Supports
Integrates with
Good to know
Settlement in USD simplifies cash management for non-local businesses.
Telr
HQ Dubai, UAE
UAE + Saudi merchants with some Indian cross-border volume
Supports
Integrates with
Tabby
HQ Dubai, UAE + Riyadh, KSA
MENA BNPL — boosts conversion 20-40% on AOV $50+ in UAE/KSA
Supports
Integrates with
Good to know
Add alongside cards — not a replacement. Most MENA merchants now offer Tabby + Tamara side by side.
Negotiate better rates — at volume, list prices are opening offers.
Above $50k/month in processing volume, every gateway negotiates. Book a call and I'll walk through which gateways to approach, what to ask for, and the ranges to target based on 500+ merchant negotiations.
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Rates, payment method availability, and country coverage are compiled from published rate cards as of 2026, cross-checked against what our clients actually pay. We refresh quarterly.
Rates are typical published figures. Your actual rate depends on volume, business category, and negotiation. Above $50k/month in GMV, expect 20-40% below list prices.
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Questions about Egypt
People ask us these a lot.
What's the best payment gateway for Egypt ecommerce?+
Egypt is typically served well by global gateways like Stripe or PayPal combined with local-method support. The specific best pick depends on your order volume, AOV, and which payment methods your buyers expect.
Which payment methods do Egypt buyers expect at checkout?+
COD still runs 50%+ of orders. Fawry and Vodafone Cash are major alternative rails.
How many gateways support Egypt?+
We track 4 major payment gateways available in Egypt: Tabby, PayTabs, Telr, dLocal. Use the tool above to filter by your platform (Shopify, WooCommerce, etc.) or by specific payment methods you must support.
Do international cards work in Egypt?+
Most gateways available in Egypt support international cards, but at higher rates — typically 1-1.5% above domestic. For cross-border revenue above 30% of your mix, pick a gateway with good international card handling (Stripe, Adyen, PayPal are strongest).
Navigating Egypt payments feels complex — because it is.
Book a 30-minute call and I'll walk through the gateway picks, platform integration, and negotiation approach specific to your Egypt business.
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