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Financial Inclusion

Financial inclusion rates increase to 70.7% by end of 2023 | CBE

The CBE announced that Egypt’s financial inclusion rate reached 70.7% by the end of 2023, compared to 64.8% in December 2022, signaling an overall growth rate of 174% during from 2016 to 2023

EBRD praises Egypt’s work on macroeconomic developments and structural reforms

In its annual transitional report for 2023/2024 titled "Transitions Big And Small," the EBRD also applauded the Egyptian government’s strategies in responding to macroeconomic developments

CBE-issued digital currency is in the works, E-Pound expected to launch by 2030

The E-Pound will enable the CBE and government to explore opportunities created by a boom in digital transformation to further develop and improve the financial sector

CBE to allow opening bank accounts via mobile phones in 2024

The new service will be provided through the Digital Financial Identity Company

CBE raises limits on prepaid cards & mobile banking transactions

For individuals, the daily limits for withdrawals, transfers, and purchases have been raised from EGP 30,000 to EGP 60,000