Transferring money to Cairo

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Jamiechua Member

Member since 14 May 2019

JamiechuaMember24 July 2019 04:03:05

Hi, how long does it usually take to transfer money to Cairo?
How many days for the receiver to get the money in their bank account?
What are the fastest or slowest methods?
What methods are most secure?
Is it better to transfer USD or EGP?

mhany83 Member

Member since 24 October 2018

mhany83Member05 August 2019 11:36:43

the fastest method is western union money transfer service

tarnyaellan Active member

Member since 31 August 2011

tarnyaellanActive member06 August 2019 11:14:02

small world within 2 hrs as long as u don't do it on a Fri sat聽聽拢5 no matter what u send cheaper then wu

Jamiechua Member

Member since 14 May 2019

JamiechuaMember07 August 2019 02:29:52

Thank you all for responses to this question.
Western Union is indeed the fastest. Recipient can get access to money within hours.
Bank transfers inccur bank fee of approximately 18usd and takes about 2 days from Singapore to Egypt.

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