Emirates NBD is a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT), committed to helping individuals, businesses and communities thrive by creating opportunities to prosper, driving sustainable banking and championing financial wellness and inclusion.
With operations across 13 countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, Egypt, Türkiye, Singapore, the UK, Austria, Germany, Russia and Bahrain, and representative offices in China and Indonesia, we serve over 9 million customers through a team of 30,000+ employees representing over 90 nationalities.
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Specialties: Retail Banking • Private Banking • Wealth Management • Corporate Banking • Business Banking • Investment Banking • Treasury • Asset Management • Brokerage • Islamic Banking • Digital Banking • Payments • Trade Finance • Cash Management • Sustainable Finance • Financial Markets
Since its inception in 1898 with a capital of GBP1 million, NBE has been regarded as one of the oldest and most respected commercial banks in Egypt.Never isolated from national issues or concerns, NBE has been the primary supporter of Egypt’s national economy by financing the major Egyptian national projects.
NBE’s missions and operations have continuously evolved throughout history and the economic and political changes experienced by the country.NBE was entrusted with issuing banknotes and handling government accounts, then in the 1950’s its activities evolved to undertaking the duties of the Central Bank. In the 1960’s it focused on commercial banking while still handling the central banking duties in locations where the Central Bank had no branches. Eventually, issuing and managing Investment Certificates for the State.NBE currently controls 23.6% of the market share of total assets in the Egyptian banking sector, 25.8% of total deposits, and 21.8% of total loans.
NBE owns a large network includes over 337 branches, offices and banking units across the country, alongside an international presence through NBE (United Kingdom), NBE (Republic of the Sudan) and NBE’s branches in New York (United States of America) and Shanghai (People’s Republic of China), as well as representative offices in Johannesburg (South Africa), Dubai (United Arab Emirates), and Adis Ababa (Republic of Ethiopia), in addition to a branch in the Dubai International Finance Center.NBE also has a network of correspondents throughout the world, but centered in Europe— Egypt’s primary trade partner.NBE is always keen on an effective presence in brokerage, financing different sectors, and maintaining the client’s trust by offing the best and latest services.Whilst leading the local banking market,NBE is continuously upgrading its network of branches and channels of electronic communication, and strives to refine its human resources through advanced national and international training programs.
Banque Misr (BM) was established in 1920 by the pioneer economist and financial expert Mohamed Talaat Harb Pasha, who spearheaded the concept of investing in national savings and directing them toward economic and social development. Thus, Banque Misr was established as the first wholly Egyptian-owned bank.
Banque Misr has funded many businesses spanning across multiple domestic sectors, such as: textiles, insurance, transportation, aviation, entertainment, and filmmaking. Currently, BM owns shares in 157 companies across different fields, ranging from finance, tourism, housing, agriculture and food, and communication and information technology.
A true pioneer in the region, Banque Misr became the first bank in Egypt and North Africa to comply with PCI data security standards, upon obtaining the latest version of the global Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS 3.2.1) certification. Utilizing the latest technology in the banking sector, Banque Misr is constantly looking to expand customer access to banking services. Today, Banque Misr is proud to offer one of Egypt’s largest ATM networks, located across all areas of Egypt.
Banque Misr’s role is visible in all economic fields due to its geographic outreach. The bank has more than 20,000 employees, serving a large base of more than 13 million clients in Egypt, with a total paid-up capital amounting to EGP 15 billion.
The bank has more than 800 electronically integrated local branches located nationwide to provide the best and most accessible services to customers. Banque Misr also values its regional and international presence, which includes its five branches in the United Arab Emirates and one in France. In addition, the bank’s international presence includes subsidiaries in Lebanon and Germany, as well as representative offices in China, Russia, South Korea, and Italy and a global network of correspondents.