Egypt post provides cards for subsidized bread outside ration system

Hatem El-Souly, a spokesman for the Postal Authority (Egypt Post) revealed on Tuesday the steps for obtaining a postcard to be able to purchase subsidized bread for those outside the ration card.

El-Souly explained, during a call-in with TV presenter Lamees Al-Hadid, that there is a new mechanism for extending the line to benefit from subsidized bread outside the subsidy system.

He pointed out that the mechanism will work through the Postal Authority, using direct debit cards and prepaid cards to benefit from the support system

He added, “Whoever has an account with the Postal Authority and a regular card can use it directly to benefit from a subsidized bread.”