List of Commercial Banks in Egypt

Egypt’s banking system is robust and diverse, regulated by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). The sector includes a mix of state-owned, private, Islamic, and foreign banks offering a full range of financial services. The top banks in Egypt contribute significantly to national development, financing infrastructure, trade, real estate, and digital transformation.

With over 30 licensed institutions and several branches of global banks, banks in Egypt play a vital role in supporting individuals, businesses, and public investment. Here’s a complete list of Egypt’s commercial banks registered with the CBE.

Full List and Overview of Banks in Egypt

Major State-Controlled Banks

1. Banque Misr
   A leading public bank supporting national projects, SMEs, and personal finance.
2. National Bank of Egypt (NBE)
   Egypt’s largest bank by assets, offering extensive retail, business, and international services.
3. Egyptian Arab Land Bank (EALB)
   Specializes in real estate and land development finance.
4. Agricultural Bank of Egypt (ABE)
   Focuses on rural and agricultural lending across Egypt.
5. Industrial Development Bank (IDB)
   Provides financing for manufacturing and industrial sectors.
6. Banque du Caire
   A major retail and corporate bank undergoing modernization and digital expansion.
7. The United Bank
   Offers Islamic and conventional banking solutions, fully owned by the Central Bank.
8. Housing and Development Bank (HD-Bank)
   Key player in Egypt’s housing finance sector and real estate investment.
9. Export Development Bank of Egypt (E-Bank)
   Supports trade, manufacturing, and export-focused enterprises.

Private and Foreign-Owned Banks

10. Bank of Alexandria – Part of Intesa Sanpaolo Group (Italy)
11. Commercial International Bank (CIB) – Egypt’s largest private-sector bank
12. Attijariwafa Bank Egypt – Part of Morocco’s Attijariwafa Bank Group
13. Société Arabe Internationale de Banque (SAIB)
14. Crédit Agricole Egypt – Part of Crédit Agricole Group (France)
15. Emirates NBD Egypt – A subsidiary of Emirates NBD (UAE)
16. Suez Canal Bank – A publicly traded Egyptian bank
17. QNB Al Ahli – Controlled by Qatar National Bank Group
18. Bank NXT
19. Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt (ABK-Egypt)
20. First Abu Dhabi Bank – Misr (FAB)
21. Kuwait Finance House – Egypt (KFH-Egypt) – Islamic finance, formerly Ahli United Bank
22. Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt – A pioneer in Islamic banking
23. Al Baraka Bank of Egypt – Offers Sharia-compliant services
24. National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt (NBK)
25. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB)
26. Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank – Egypt (ADCB)
27. Egyptian Gulf Bank (EG-Bank)
28. Arab African International Bank (AAIB) – A joint Egyptian-Kuwaiti bank
29. HSBC Bank Egypt – Global banking and financial services
30. Arab Banking Corporation – Egypt (BankABC)
31. Arab International Bank (AIB)

Foreign Bank Branches

• Citibank NA / Egypt
• Arab Bank PLC
• Mashreq Bank
• National Bank of Greece
• Standard Chartered

Special Legislation Banks

• National Investment Bank (NIB)
• Nasser Social Bank (NSB)

Defunct or Acquired Banks

• Barclays Egypt → Attijariwafa Bank
• Bank Audi → First Abu Dhabi Bank
• BNP Paribas Egypt → Emirates NBD
• Piraeus Bank → ABK Egypt
• Blom Bank → Arab Banking Corporation
• And others (e.g. BCA, FBCC, Bank of Nova Scotia)