The US dollar stabilized against the Egyptian pound on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, across all banks operating in the Egyptian market, remaining below the ceiling of 48 pounds for both buying and selling transactions.
It held steady at the National Bank of Egypt at 47.67 pounds for buying and 47.77 pounds for selling. At Al Baraka Bank, it was 47.62 pounds for buying and 47.72 pounds for selling.
The rate stabilized at the Housing and Development Bank at 47.60 pounds for buying and 47.70 pounds for selling. At the Central Bank of Egypt, it was 47.61 pounds for buying and 47.74 pounds for selling. At Banque Misr, it was 47.67 pounds for buying and 47.77 pounds for selling.
US Dollar Exchange Rate Today in Egyptian Banks:
US Dollar Rate at the National Bank of Egypt
– 47.67 pounds for buying.
– 47.77 pounds for selling.
US Dollar Rate at Banque Misr:
– 47.67 pounds for buying.
– 47.77 pounds for selling.
US Dollar Rate at Bank of Alexandria
– 47.62 pounds for buying.
– 47.72 pounds for selling.
US Dollar Rate at Commercial International Bank (CIB)
– 47.65 pounds for buying.
– 47.75 pounds for selling.
US Dollar Rate at Al Baraka Bank
– 47.62 pounds for buying.
– 47.72 pounds for selling.
US Dollar Rate at Crédit Agricole Egypt Bank
– 47.61 pounds for buying.
– 47.71 pounds for selling.
US Dollar Rate at the Housing and Development Bank
– 47.60 pounds for buying.
– 47.70 pounds for selling.
US Dollar
The US Dollar is the official currency of the United States, established by the Coinage Act of 1792. It evolved from a system based on precious metals to a fiat currency, and its global reserve status was cemented by the Bretton Woods Agreement in 1944.
Egyptian Pound
The Egyptian pound (EGP) is the official currency of Egypt, first introduced in 1834 to replace the Egyptian piastre. It was initially based on a bimetallic standard and has undergone several devaluations and redenominations throughout its history, particularly in response to economic reforms and foreign exchange pressures.
Egypt
Egypt is home to one of the world’s oldest civilizations, with a recorded history spanning over 5,000 years and famed for its pharaonic monuments like the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Its rich cultural legacy includes significant contributions to writing, architecture, and religion, later influenced by Greco-Roman, Coptic Christian, and Islamic periods following its conquests. Today, its ancient sites along the Nile River continue to be major global archaeological and tourist destinations.
National Bank of Egypt
The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) is Egypt’s oldest and largest commercial bank, founded in 1898 during the reign of Khedive Abbas II. It initially functioned as the country’s central bank, issuing currency and managing state funds, before the Central Bank of Egypt assumed that role in 1961. Today, it remains a cornerstone of the Egyptian financial sector with a vast network of branches.
Al Baraka Bank
Al Baraka Bank is an international Islamic banking group founded in 1978 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, by Sheikh Saleh Abdullah Kamel. It operates in multiple countries, providing Sharia-compliant financial services and investment products. The bank’s establishment was part of a broader movement to develop the Islamic finance industry globally.
Housing and Development Bank
The Housing and Development Bank (HDB) is a major Egyptian financial institution founded in 1979 with the primary goal of financing urban development and providing housing solutions. It was established to support national housing projects and has since expanded its services to include a wide range of commercial and retail banking activities.
Central Bank of Egypt
The Central Bank of Egypt, established in 1961, is the primary monetary authority and issuer of the Egyptian pound. It succeeded the National Bank of Egypt, which had acted as the central bank since 1898, and is responsible for regulating the country’s banking system and monetary policy.
Banque Misr
Banque Misr is Egypt’s first fully Egyptian-owned bank, founded in 1920 by economist Talaat Harb Pasha to promote national economic independence and support local industry. It played a pivotal role in financing and establishing numerous Egyptian companies in sectors like textiles, transportation, and film during the 20th century. Today, it remains one of the largest and most prominent financial institutions in the country.
Bank of Alexandria
The Bank of Alexandria, founded in 1857, is one of Egypt’s oldest and most prominent financial institutions. It was established during the reign of Khedive Said Pasha and played a key role in financing Egypt’s modernization and commercial development throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.
Commercial International Bank
The Commercial International Bank (CIB) is Egypt’s largest private sector bank, founded in 1975. It was established as a joint venture between the National Bank of Egypt and Chase Manhattan Bank, playing a key role in modernizing the country’s banking sector.
Crédit Agricole Egypt Bank
Crédit Agricole Egypt Bank is a commercial bank operating in Egypt, originally established in 2006 as the Egyptian subsidiary of the French banking group Crédit Agricole. It provides a range of retail, corporate, and investment banking services within the Egyptian market.
Ramadan Sobhi
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Wagdy Abdel Moneim
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