Start an online store in Egypt.
COD still runs 50%+ of orders. Fawry and Vodafone Cash are major alternative rails.
Payment gateways
4 gateways available in Egypt.
Global gateways available here
Checkout expectations
What Egypt buyers expect to see at checkout.
Missing any of the dominant methods below typically costs 15-40% of conversions. Pick a gateway that covers these:
Questions about Egypt
Founders ask these a lot.
What's the best ecommerce platform for Egypt?+
Shopify is the safest default for most Egypt merchants at $0-5K/month revenue — it pre-integrates with the payment gateways available locally. WooCommerce wins if your budget for platform fees is $0 and you're comfortable with WordPress. See the recommended platforms above for detail.
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 payment gateways are available in Egypt?+
We track 4 payment gateways operating in Egypt: Tabby, PayTabs, Telr, dLocal.
Need a launch plan for Egypt?
30 minutes with Dharmendra — platform pick, gateway setup, tax strategy, and the first-90-days roadmap specific to your Egypt business.
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