Lokman added that bank financing for SMEs and microenterprises increased by 390% over the past decade, between December 2015 and December 2025.
In a statement, the CBE explained that the number of citizens who own and actively use financial accounts—whether through banks, Egypt Post, mobile wallets, or prepaid cards—reached 53.8 million by June 2025, representing 76.3% of adults aged 15 and above. This marks an increase from 74.8% in December 2024.
This includes the opening of 664,000 bank accounts, activation of 196,000 mobile wallets, and issuance of 530,000 prepaid cards—marking significant progress in integrating women into the financial system.
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By the end of 2024, approximately 52 million Egyptians are managing their finances through banks, Egypt Post, mobile wallets, or prepaid cards
