Buying online in Egypt
Egypt has one of the region's most developed e-commerce markets, anchored by large marketplaces, but cash on delivery and Fawry kiosks still carry a large share of payments.
How the market works
Jumia Egypt, Amazon.eg and Noon compete directly, with local specialists like B.TECH strong in electronics and appliances. Competition between them is real, and the same model can differ by hundreds of pounds depending on who is running a promotion.
Instalment plans are unusually important in Egypt. Many large purchases — phones, appliances, furniture — are sold on bank instalment schemes, and an advertised price may assume one. Always check whether a headline figure is the cash price.
Currency and prices
Prices are in Egyptian pounds (EGP). The pound has moved sharply in recent years, so imported goods reprice more often than locally produced ones — a listing more than a few weeks old may no longer be accurate.
How people pay
These are the methods stores in Egypt accept. PoolGazal itself never takes payment.
Still the default for most online orders outside the big platforms.
Pay a reference number at any Fawry kiosk, pharmacy or shop.
Mobile wallet used for transfers and online checkout.
Accepted by the larger retailers and marketplaces.
Who delivers
- Bosta
- Widely used by online stores for last-mile delivery across the governorates.
- Aramex
- Common for larger retailers and cross-border parcels.
- Egypt Post
- Cheapest option, mainly used by smaller sellers.
Before you buy
- Check whether the price is the cash price or an instalment price before comparing across stores.
- Fawry lets you pay in cash at a kiosk against a reference number — useful if you would rather not use a card online.
- Delivery to Cairo and Alexandria is usually next-day or two-day; Upper Egypt takes longer.
Common questions
- Is cash on delivery available in Egypt?
- Yes, it remains widely offered by all the major marketplaces and most independent stores.
- What is Fawry?
- Fawry is a payment network where an online order generates a reference number that you pay in cash at any kiosk, pharmacy or shop displaying the Fawry sign.
Prices and availability in our catalog come from third-party marketplaces and can change without notice. Always confirm on the seller's own site before buying — see our terms and advertising disclosure.