FYI they take £ Sterling, US $, or local currency ..... best to take £ Sterling and get a good exchange rate over there ............. all prices in US $ at Sharm airport tax free shops ..... and a $10 tip to the people that matter at the start of your holiday ensures a trouble free time thereafter ...... I'm talking about the sunbed man, bar man and restaurant drinks bringer ..... local alcoholic drinks are sh1te though ... expect to get the runs aswell