Today’s Saudi riyal to Egyptian pound (SAR to EGP) rate for Egyptians working in Saudi Arabia, with a conversion table for common amounts and practical ways to send money home to Egypt.
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SAR to EGP Conversion Table (Today)
How many pounds you get for common amounts at today’s market rate. Use it to check a quote from your bank or app before you send money to Egypt.
| Saudi riyal (SAR) | EGP at market rate |
|---|---|
| 1 SAR | 13.97 EGP |
| 10 SAR | 139.68 EGP |
| 50 SAR | 698.42 EGP |
| 100 SAR | 1,396.83 EGP |
| 200 SAR | 2,793.66 EGP |
| 500 SAR | 6,984.15 EGP |
| 1,000 SAR | 13,968.30 EGP |
| 1,500 SAR | 20,952.45 EGP |
| 2,000 SAR | 27,936.60 EGP |
| 3,000 SAR | 41,904.90 EGP |
| 5,000 SAR | 69,841.50 EGP |
| 10,000 SAR | 139,683.00 EGP |
Why the SAR to EGP Rate Changes
The riyal is fixed to the US dollar at 3.75 SAR = 1 USD, so SAR to EGP follows the Egyptian pound’s rate against the dollar.
In March 2024 Egypt moved to a flexible exchange rate and the pound fell sharply. Since then a riyal buys far more pounds than it used to, so rates quoted in older articles and on social media are often badly out of date. Always check today’s figure before you send.
Best Ways to Send Money from Saudi Arabia to Egypt
- Bank transfer: send to your family’s Egyptian bank account; ask your provider whether the money arrives through Egypt’s InstaPay instant-payment network for faster delivery.
- Mobile wallets: some providers can pay into Egyptian mobile wallets such as Vodafone Cash; check the payout options in your app.
- Cash pickup: useful when the recipient has no bank account; compare the fee, because it is often higher than a bank transfer.
How to Read the Rate You Are Offered
The rate on this page is the market rate. Banks and remittance apps in Saudi Arabia add a margin, usually around 0.5% to 2%, and some also charge a fixed fee. On SAR 1,000 at a rate of about 14.0, each 1% of margin costs your family roughly 140 pounds. Divide the pounds you are offered by the riyals you send: the closer that figure is to the market rate, the better the deal.
Tips to Get More pounds for Your Riyals
- Compare the amount received, not just the headline rate: a better rate with a high fee can still lose.
- Send larger amounts less often if your provider charges a fixed fee per transfer.
- Double-check the recipient’s name and account or wallet number; a returned transfer can cost a fee and a worse rate the second time.
- Keep your receipt until the money arrives, for the reference number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 SAR to EGP today?
The live market rate is shown at the top of this page and in the conversion table. Banks and apps add a margin, so the rate you are offered will be slightly lower.
Why did the Saudi riyal to Egyptian pound rate change so much?
Egypt let the pound float in March 2024 and it lost a large part of its value against the dollar. Because the riyal is fixed to the dollar, each riyal now buys many more pounds than before.
What is the cheapest way to send money from Saudi Arabia to Egypt?
Compare the final amount in pounds across your bank and one or two remittance apps. A bank transfer to an Egyptian account is usually cheaper than cash pickup.
Do I need my Iqama to send money to Egypt?
Yes. Banks and remittance providers in Saudi Arabia must verify your identity, so you need a valid Iqama to send money.