Visa inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian Banks Company (EBC), the technology arm of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), to streamline and improve the process of international remittances for Egyptians residing overseas, the financial services announced in a press release shared with Egyptian Streets on 11 February. “This strategic partnership is
Egypt and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are in the final stages of discussions concerning the continuation of the country’s loan programme, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva revealed on 2 February. "We are in this very last stretch when we are working on the details of implementation. We are very close. So we are not talking
Fraud prevention in Egypt's banking and financial sector is a critical concern in an era marked by technological advancements and evolving financial landscapes. As financial institutions embrace digitalisation, the risk of fraudulent activities has grown, necessitating robust preventive measures. Though many banks and financial institutions still face challenges in reducing fraud, they can adopt
Egyptian state-owned bank, Banque Misr, released a new debit card that allows US dollar transactions up to USD 20,000 (EGP 618,058) per month, according to an Ahram Online report published on 30 January. The Visa Platinum card, which also works domestically, allows for a daily limit of USD 1,000 (EGP 30,902) and is valid up
The US Dollar is set to break the EGP 60 mark in Egypt’s black market, which stood at EGP 57 per 1 USD, according to an Ahram Online at the start of the week. The official exchange rate, maintained around EGP 30.80 per 1 USD since the Central Bank of Egypt's last devaluation in January