Living in another country can be quite a challenge. Below is a guest post submitted by a reader about how to do banking in Egypt, however, many of the tips mentioned below could be applied to living in other countries as well.
The Challenges You Will Face In Egypt
Buying food and clothes, the use of public transport, school enrolment, bank accounts, the language barrier – the list goes on and on. These are probably just a few of the many worries and concerns any Western family might have prior to setting up a new home in Egypt. But with the worry will also come anticipation, exhilaration and maybe the sense of embarking upon some huge adventure.
Concerns over banking are likely to center around ease of access to your hard-earned cash. However, there’s really nothing to worry about because Egyptian banking services are every bit as good as their Western counterparts. And you’ll recognize some familiar names, too. Go online and check out Egypt savings accounts from HSBC, or current accounts from Barclays. Both banks have dozens of branches and ATMs spread throughout Cairo, Alexandria and many of the other major towns and cities in Egypt.