Travelors Checks in Egypt

After seeing a previous post on how to bring money to Iran,
I was wondering how difficult it was to cash travelers
checks in Egypt? Should I bring cash instead providing I
have all the credit wallets for safety when carrying a lot
of cash? Thanks

[There are 8 posts - the latest was added on Mon 24 May, 8:28]

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1. Try The Cash Machines Added by: Jimbo
   [Timestamp: Sat 22 May, 8:58 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   It isn't difficult to cash traveler's cheques in Egypt
   however it is time consuming. A better alternative is using
   the cash machines (ATMs). ATMs are conveniently located in
   all large cities. You'll get a better rate plus the
   commissions are generally lower. Make sure your bank card
   has a four digit personal identification number (PIN) code
   and is linked to the Cirrus or Plus network.
   

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2. Thanks Added by: Sebola
   [Timestamp: Sat 22 May, 9:46 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Thanks

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3. Your Welcome! Added by: Jimbo
   [Timestamp: Sat 22 May, 13:35 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Your welcome!

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4. As far as you're concerned... Added by: Alpha Omega?
   [Timestamp: Sat 22 May, 13:44 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Iran, Egypt, what's the difference, right?

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5. Alpha Added by: Sebola
   [Timestamp: Sun 23 May, 0:27 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Well since I've been to neither I really don't know what how either countries work as far as banking or travelers checks to a certain extent. There could be be differences between them, they are different countries, correct? Since I am going to Egypt, I wanted specific information on that country. So I thought wise to create a separate post on it. I'd rather not lump two countries together in to some generalization because they are considered part of some geographical location, or share a some common cultural aspects. So there is the difference. I'm sure that each has it's own unique aspects.

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6. Where were the ATMs? Added by: Hilda (hilbo46@AOL.co)
   [Timestamp: Mon 24 May, 8:06 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   travellers cheques are very easy to cash. plenty of Thos.
   Cooks' etc. I must be going blind, spent time all around
   Cairo and Luxor and did not see ANY ATMs.

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7. Where were the ATMs? Added by: Hilda (hilbo46@AOL.co)
   [Timestamp: Mon 24 May, 8:08 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   travellers cheques are very easy to cash. plenty of Thos.
   Cooks' etc. I must be going blind, spent time all around
   Cairo and Luxor and did not see ANY ATMs.

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8. Cash Machines Added by: Jimbo
   [Timestamp: Mon 24 May, 8:28 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   The cash machine I used in Cairo was at Banque Misr. It is
   near the American University. I'm sorry I don't have the
   exact address. If you do decide to take travelers checks,
   take American Express. They have an office in the downtown
   area. Call American Express or try their website for the
   address.

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