Ensuring monetary stability and banking system soundness, as well as price stability within the context of the general economic policy of the state

Ensuring monetary stability and banking system soundness, as well as price stability within the context of the general economic policy of the state

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The Central Bank of Egypt Issues the 20-Pound Polymer Banknote

Key Statistics

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Overnight Deposit Rate
20.00%
Overnight Lending Rate
21.00%
Conia
20.478%
CORE INFLATION RATE
14.100%
HEADLINE INFLATION RATE
13.900%
MAIN OPERATION
20.50%
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Exchange Rates
  • Exchange Rates
  • CBE Exchange Rates
Currency US Dollar
Buy 54.6536
Sell 54.7536
Currency Euro
Buy 61.1301
Sell 61.7073
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Average Client Rate in EGP

November 04, 2026

Currency US Dollar
Buy 54.6337
Sell 54.7700
Currency Euro
Buy 61.4793
Sell 61.6436
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CBE Exchange Rate in EGP

November 04, 2026

Monetary Policy

Current Inflation target

7.0% (±2 percentage points) on average in 2026 Q4

The CBE aims to achieve monetary and banking system soundness and price stability, within the context of the general economic policy of the state, in accordance with the Central Bank and Banking System law no. 194 of 2020. Within its price stability mandate, the CBE is committed to achieve and maintain low and stable inflation over the medium term

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News & Updates

HIGHLIGHTS
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29 Oct 2026

MPC Press Release 29 October 2026

MPC Press Release 29 October 2026

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12 Oct 2026

Press Release Balance of Payments Performance During FY 2025-2026

BOP press release

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07 Oct 2026

Net International Reserves reached US$ 57,348.2 mn at the end of September 2026 (Provisional)

Net International Reserves at the end of September 2026

OTHER NEWS
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02 Nov 2026

Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt Participates in the Inaugural Trading Session for "Banque du Caire" Shares Signaling the Largest IPO in the History of the Egyptian Stock Exchange

Governor of the CBE Participates in the Inaugural Trading Session for Banque du Caire

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26 Oct 2026

Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt Meets with Vice-President of the European Investment Bank

Governor of CBE Meets with European Investment Bank

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11 Oct 2026

CPI Press Release September 2026

CPI Press Release September 2026

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Time Series

Historical data & statistics for different macro economic indicators

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CBE Publications

CBE Publications

Get access to the various reports & publications about Egyptian economy

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Regulations Book

Regulations Book

A collection of Regulations, Circulars, and current Initiatives

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Video Gallery

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29 Oct 2026

MPC Press Release 29 October 2026

 
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11 Oct 2026

Net International Reserves and Net Foreign Assets Surged to an All Time High

 
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24 Sep 2026

Monetary Policy Committee Decision – Thursday, September 24, 2026

 
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20 Aug 2026

Monetary Policy Committee Decision – Thursday, August 20, 2026

 
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02 Aug 2026

Step by Step: Learn about the "Update Your KYC in Egypt" initiative launched by the Central Bank of Egypt in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to facilitate access to banking services for Egyptians working abroad

 
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19 May 2026

Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt and President of Afreximbank Announce Egypt's Ongoing Preparations to Host the 33rd Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Alamein

 
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06 Oct 2025

Central Bank of Egypt Hosts the 9th Annual Conference of Mediterranean Central Banks in Cairo

 
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02 Oct 2025

Keynote Opening Remarks Delivered by Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt at the 9th Annual Conference of Mediterranean Central Banks

 
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02 Jul 2025

How to File a Bank Complaint: A Step-by-Step Guide by the Central Bank of Egypt

 
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28 May 2025

The Statement of H.E. Mr. Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt and Governor of the Arab Republic of Egypt at the African Development Bank Group, during the Group’s 2025 Annual Meetings in Abidjan

 
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23 Feb 2025

As Part of the Central Bank of Egypt's Efforts to Raise Public Awareness… An Informative Video Highlighting the Most Common Fraudulent Practices Targeting Bank Customers

 
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23 Dec 2024

Central Bank of Egypt Launches the Instant Inbound Remittances Service from Abroad to Egypt. (Detailed Description)

 
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29 May 2024

CBE Governor's Statement for the 60th Anniversary of the Establishment of AfDB and the Holding of its 2024 AMs

 
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20 Jun 2023

The Central Bank of Egypt Issues the 20-Pound Polymer Banknote

 
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12 Sep 2024

The Central Bank of Egypt’s Graduates Training Program “Evolve” Up-skills New Batch of Trainees

 
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25 May 2023

CBE Governor Participates in the Launch of the African Economic Outlook 2023 Report

 
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23 May 2023

CBE Governor Speech during the Opening Session of AfDB AMs 2023

 
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08 Nov 2022

The Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Egypt’s hosting of the AfDB 2023 Annual Meetings

 
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23 Oct 2022

Speech by H.E. Mr. Hassan Abdalla - Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt - at the Egyptian Economic Conference 2022

 
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23 Oct 2022

Speech by Mr. Rami Abulnaga -Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt- at the Egyptian Economic Conference 2022

 
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14 Oct 2022

Speech by H.E. Mr. Hassan Abdalla - IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings- Washington- October 2022

 
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11 Aug 2022

The Central Bank of Egypt releases the first plastic polymer-made banknote in the denomination of EGP 10

 

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