Personal Banking FAQs

You can activate a debit or credit card through the following:

1. Through visiting the nearest CIB ATM
2. Use CIB's Interactive Voice Response
3. Through SMS

- For Debit Cards: please send an SMS to 1491 from registered Egyptian mobile number with 01 followed by first 6 digits & last 4 digits of the debit card number
- For Credit Cards: please send an SMS to 1491 from registered Egyptian mobile number with 02 followed by last 4 digits of the credit card number

Interest rates can be credited to your account monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or at maturity.

For existing CIB customers, you can book your certificate of deposit or time deposit easily through the Internet Banking service or Mobile Banking App.

For new customers, please visit the nearest branch to open an account and book your Certificate of Deposit or Time Deposit. Make sure to bring the following documents:

• Valid National ID or valid passport for foreigners
• Recent original utility bill (electricity or gas)
• Proof of income
• Proof of permanent residence for foreigners

Generally, yes. Obtaining a CD or TD with CIB will allow the bank to extend your credit of up to 95% of the value you put into the CD or TD, while leaving the CD and TD there earning interest. There are a few matters that can make a difference here, so please talk to a banking professional to tell you exactly how and what happens.

Required documents for opening a Savings Account:

• Age 15 to 21 years old: A valid national ID, university ID (in case the customer is a university student), and guardian’s proof of income
• Age 21 and above: 
  • A copy of your valid National ID, or valid passport for foreigners
  • Recent original utility bill (electricity or gas)
  • Proof of income
  • Proof of permanent address for foreigners

Required documents for opening a Current Account:

• Starting Age 21 years old;
  • Copy of your valid National ID, or valid passport for foreigners
  • Recent original utility bill (electricity or gas)
  • Proof of income
  • Proof of permanent address for foreigners

Required documents for opening a Bedaya Savings Account:

• Offered to new Egyptian customers only, starting age 15 years old
  • Valid National ID
  • Utility bill (only in the case that the customer chooses an address other than the ID address)

Required documents for opening a Minor Account:

• The Minor Account is a savings account that can be opened by the minor’s guardian (Natural/Legal) for minors up to the age of 21
  
  • Valid National ID for the guardian or valid passport for foreigners
  • Electronic birth certificate for the minor (or a valid National ID if the minor is 15 years old)
  • Proof of income for the guardian
  • Proof of permanent address for foreigners
  • Recent original utility bill (electricity or gas)
  • Appointment decree issued by the family prosecution (in case of legal guardian)