Google to transition payments in Egypt to EGP starting May 2025

This came in emails sent by Google to its users on Wednesday.

Ahram Online contacted the company to determine the reason for this action.

Google told Ahram Online that it realizes the importance of planning for such an action.

"We recognize that financial adjustments can take time, which is why we are notifying our community six months ahead of the change," the company said.

“Our commitment to supporting content creators and publishers in Egypt remains steadfast,” Google added.

This transition aligns Egypt with other nations, including Chile, Indonesia, Jordan, Mexico, and more, where payments are already made in local currencies. Google is looking to expand this initiative further in 2025.

Importantly, the company reassured users that the overall value received by creators and advertisers will not change; only the currency in which payments are issued will be different.