A key trend affecting credit cards in Egypt in 2024 centred on changing regulations around the use of such cards abroad. Whilst the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) did issue restrictions on the use of Egyptian credit cards used abroad in in late 2023 and early 2024, the CBE then instructed banks to open the limits for the use of credit cards in foreign currencies in March 2024 [according to Reuters]. The CBE's directives came within the framework of a comprehensive economic reform programme that is...
Euromonitor International's Credit Card Transactions in Egypt report establishes the size and structure of the market for ATMs cards, smart cards, credit cards, debit cards, charge cards, pre-paid cards and store cards. It looks at key players in the market (issuers and operators), number of cards in circulation, numbers transactions and value of transactions. It offers strategic analysis of sector forecasts and trends to watch.
Product coverage: Commercial Credit Card Transactions, Personal Credit Card Transactions.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
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Credit Cards in Egypt
Euromonitor International
January 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
CREDIT CARDS IN EGYPT
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Regulations change around the use of Egyptian credit cards abroad
Credit cards continue to attract consumers as a budget management solution
Banks tempt consumers with innovative credit cards offering perks
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Egyptian banks hold the top of the Forbes Middle East list
Credit cards popular for e-commerce purchases
Sustainable banking and eco-friendly cards set to be key trends
CATEGORY DATA
Table 1 Credit Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2019-2024
Table 2 Credit Cards Transactions 2019-2024
Table 3 Credit Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2019-2024