Central Bank of Egypt Email Format
BankingCairo, Egypt1001-5000 Employees
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) is an autonomous regulatory authority with public legal personality, operating under Law No. 194 of 2020 that defines its authorities and powers. Its core objectives include maintaining price stability, ensuring the soundness of the banking system, and formulating and implementing monetary, credit, and banking policies. The bank is responsible for issuing currency, regulating the foreign exchange market, supervising the banking sector, and managing the country’s foreign currency reserves. It also records and monitors Egypt’s external debt and acts as the government’s financial advisor and agent when appropriate. Headquartered in Cairo, the CBE functions as a central regulator within Egypt’s banking and payments ecosystem, safeguarding the rights of customers of licensed institutions and overseeing the national payments system. In 2026 it pursued external collaborations and initiatives, including a protocol with the Internal Trade Development Authority to promote financial inclusion for corporates and entrepreneurship, and partnerships related to sustainable finance with the IFC.