Sending money home to Egypt is not a small thing. It is rent for your parents in Alexandria. School fees for a younger sibling in Cairo. A little extra so a grandmother has what she needs for her medicine. When it matters this much, you want more choice, not less, in how your family receives it.
We have some good news. Sending money to Egypt with Mama Money just got better. You can now reach your family in more ways, with the same trusted service, the same clear fees, and the same great rates you already know.
What's changed on the Egypt corridor
Until recently, sending money to Egypt with Mama Money meant sending direct to a major Egyptian bank account. That is still true, and for many senders it works well. But not every family has easy access to a bank branch, and not every situation suits waiting on a bank transfer. So we have expanded what's on offer.
The change
More ways to reach your family in Egypt
Mama Money has added new partners in Egypt, giving your family more options for how they receive the money. Whether they prefer a bank account, a mobile-first option, or another way to collect, there is now a route that fits their day.
The best part: nothing about how you send has changed. The Mama Money app you already use is the same. The fees you already know are the same. The rates are still great. Only the receiving options have grown.
Your family can now receive in more ways
Here is what the new setup looks like on the Egypt corridor.
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Bank deposit
All major Egyptian banks
Send directly into your recipient's Egyptian bank account. Great for regular support or larger amounts. Arrives on average within 5 hours, and can take up to 48 hours depending on the receiving bank.
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Your new choice (to be confirmed)
Details coming soon
A new way to receive money in Egypt, alongside the trusted bank deposit route. Your family will have the option that fits their day best. Full details will be updated once the new partner is live.
Sending to Egypt is still simple. Whichever way your family chooses to receive, the Mama Money app shows you the rate, the fee, and the exact amount that will reach them before you confirm.
Why more choice matters for your family
Different families have different needs. Some prefer the security of a bank account. Some need cash quickly. Some live far from a bank branch. Adding options is not about replacing what works, it is about meeting your family where they are.
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Reaches more people
If your family lives far from a city bank, having other ways to collect can save a long journey.
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Fits urgent moments
When something can't wait, the right payout option can mean the money is in your family's hands faster.
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Matches how they live
Some family members do most of their banking on their phone. Others prefer cash in hand. You can pick what suits.
The right choice depends on your family's situation. For monthly rent, a bank deposit may still be the easiest. For an unexpected medical bill, a faster option might make more sense. Now you can choose.
How to send money to Egypt with Mama Money
The process is the same as it has always been. Four simple steps, all from your phone.
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Register on the app
Download Mama Money free from Google Play, the Apple App Store, or Huawei AppGallery. Use your passport, foreign ID, SA ID, or asylum or refugee document. Take a selfie.
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Choose how your family receives
Select the receive option that suits your family, from the choices now available in the app.
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Enter your recipient's details
Check the rate and the fee shown in full before you confirm. You will see exactly how many Egyptian Pounds your family will receive.
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Pay and send
Pay by EFT online, or with cash at retail partners like Pick n Pay, PEP, Spar, and more. Both you and your recipient get an SMS with a reference number once your payment goes through.
The new options don't change what makes Mama Money worth using. The fee for sending to Egypt is still 5% or less, with no hidden costs. The rate and fee are shown in full before you confirm, so what you see is what your family gets.
Fee: 5% or less. If you send R1,000, the fee is R50. If you send R10,000, the fee is R250.
Standard limits: up to R25,000 per order and R25,000 per month.
Higher limits: up to R50,000 per order and R100,000 per month once you upgrade in the app.
Speed: bank transfers arrive on average within 5 hours, and can take up to 48 hours depending on the receiving institution.
Documents to register: passport, foreign ID, SA ID, or asylum or refugee document.
Mama Money is licensed by the South African Reserve Bank and ISO 9001 certified. Every transfer goes through regulated banking partners. See the Egypt corridor page for the latest options and rates.
Your Egypt sending questions, answered
What's new with sending money to Egypt?
Mama Money has added new partners on the Egypt corridor, giving your family more ways to receive the money you send. Bank deposit to all major Egyptian banks is still available, and now there are additional options too. See the Egypt corridor page for the full list.
How much does it cost to send money to Egypt?
Mama Money's fee is 5% or less. If you send R1,000, the fee is R50. If you send R10,000, the fee is R250. The rate and the fee are both shown in the app before you confirm.
How can my family collect the money?
Your family can receive money into any major Egyptian bank account, plus the new partner options now available. Full details are shown in the Mama Money app when you set up your transfer, and on the Egypt corridor page.
How long does the transfer take to arrive?
Bank deposits arrive on average within 5 hours, and can take up to 48 hours depending on the receiving Egyptian bank. Other options may arrive sooner. You and your recipient both get an SMS with a reference number as soon as your payment goes through, so you can track it.
How much money can I send to Egypt?
You can send up to R25,000 per order and R25,000 per month with a standard account. Upgrade your account in the app to send up to R50,000 per order and R100,000 per month.
Is it safe?
Yes. Mama Money is licensed by the South African Reserve Bank and ISO 9001 certified. All transfers are encrypted and tracked with an SMS reference number. The Egypt corridor uses regulated banking partners.
What documents do I need to register?
A passport, foreign ID, SA ID, or asylum or refugee document. Plus a selfie taken through the app.
Mama makes it happen.
More choice. Same great value. Send to Egypt the way that works for your family, all from your phone.
