Telda review
Updated September 28, 2026 · SumCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Telda suits people wanting an easy-access prepaid Mastercard with no monthly charge. The account has a monthly fee of EGP 0, and balances remain available for transactions at any time, but funds are held in pooled accounts and support is limited to chat and email.
Key facts
Pros and cons
Pros
- The prepaid account has a monthly fee of EGP 0.
- Telda uses the mastercard network.
- The account offers easy access, with the balance available for transactions at any time.
- Support is available through chat and email.
Cons
- Funds are held in pooled accounts rather than individually held accounts.
- Support runs through chat and email only.
Who it suits
- People seeking a prepaid card with no monthly fee
- Users who value immediate access to their balance for transactions
- Customers comfortable using chat or email for support
Who should look elsewhere
- Skrill users who prefer a service with a monthly fee of €5
- JMMB Moneyline and JMMB Money Transfer prepaid card customers focused on a monthly fee of JMD 0
- CrediMax Cardy EX prepaid Visa users focused on a monthly fee of BHD 0
How Telda compares
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Where Telda is available
- Available
- Egypt
- Licence in Egypt
- Central Bank of Egypt, checked September 26, 2026
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What type of card does Telda offer?+
Telda offers a prepaid card. It runs on the mastercard network, giving customers a Mastercard for everyday account access and transactions.
What is Telda's monthly fee?+
Telda's prepaid account has a monthly fee of EGP 0. This is the account fee stated for the service, while other transaction-related charges are not covered by this figure.
How easy is it to access money held with Telda?+
Telda describes the account as easy access. The balance is available for transactions at any time, giving prepaid account holders easy access to their funds.
How are funds held by Telda?+
Telda's funds are held in pooled accounts. This structure means the account description does not present the balance as being held in a separate individual account.
Which support channels are available?+
Telda provides support through chat and email. Customers can use either listed channel, although the service does not list another support route for the account.
Which company operates Telda?+
The legal entity is Telda, Inc.. Telda is based in Egypt, and the named regulator for the service is the Central Bank of Egypt.
Does Telda charge a headline rate?+
Telda's headline rate is 0%, and the rate type is variable. The account is therefore presented as having a variable rate rather than a fixed rate.
Sources
- fintechnews.ae/13711/fintechegypt/egypt-money-app-telda-r... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded
“Telda was founded in 2021 by transportation app SWVL co-founder Ahmed Sabbah”
- telda.app checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Monthly fee, Card network, Licences
“get it instantly at zero fees - Telda card”
- telda.app/legal/terms checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Access terms, Account kind, Headline rate, Legal entity, Rate type, Support channels
“Your balance consists of the funds you have in your Account that are available for new transactions and are not subject to pending transactions”
- telda.app/legal/terms/index.html checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Card type
“It is a prepaid card issued through the Banque Du Caire under the MasterCard Foundation”
- zoominfo.com/c/telda/545851578 checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters
“based out of Cairo, Egypt”
Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Currency conversion fee, Free ATM withdrawals, Protection.