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Choosing an ecommerce platform in Egypt

Compare the essentials for Egyptian ecommerce: Arabic UX, EGP, local payments, wallets, delivery, inventory and mobile apps.

Choose around how your Egyptian store operates—not the longest feature checklist.

01

Arabic must work end to end

Test RTL layout, forms, invoices, error messages and checkout on a real phone. Prices should be clear in Egyptian pounds and every step should make sense from first visit to order confirmation.

02

Use payment methods customers recognise

Start with cash on delivery, then enable wallets or gateways you can actually reconcile. Availability depends on the merchant account and provider approval, so a platform should make these conditions clear.

03

Model delivery by coverage and cost

Define regions, fees and expected time, then validate addresses and phone numbers. A complete workflow should track status, assign delivery and reconcile collections without separate spreadsheets.

04

Compare total operating cost

Include subscriptions, gateway charges, paid apps, implementation and administrative time. Plaza combines the website, mobile experience and regional administration; exact availability still depends on plan and integration.

Common questions

Is Plaza suitable for Instagram and WhatsApp sellers?

Yes. It turns product conversations into structured catalogue and checkout links while keeping WhatsApp available for support.

Does Plaza support EGP?

Yes, stores can display and manage prices in Egyptian pounds according to their configuration.

Are all payments activated automatically?

No. Availability depends on country, merchant eligibility and provider approval.

Choosing an ecommerce platform in Egypt | Plaza Store