Personal Banking FAQs

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

1. Call the CIB Call Center at 19666
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

• Log in to your Online Banking account
• When using the Mobile Banking app, click on “More” on the bottom of the page
• Click on “Request Cheque Book” under “Services”
• When using the Internet Banking service, click on "Services" on the home page and select "Request Center"
• Then, click on "Request Cheque Book"
• Fill in the required data, such as the account for the Cheque Book, number of leaves, area and delivery branch
• Review the Cheque Book Issuance Request Summary
• Click on “Submit Request”
• Request submitted successfully

• Download the CIB OTP Token app from your device’s app store
• Log in to your Online Banking account
• When using the Mobile Banking app, click on “More” on the bottom of the home page, then click on “OTP Activation” under “Services”
• When using the Internet Banking service, click on “More", then click on "Services" and select "OTP Activation"
• Choose "OTP Soft Token" and click on “Activate Now”
• An SMS will be sent to your registered mobile number with a clickable link
• Click on that link and all the needed fields will be auto populated in the CIB OTP Token app
• Create a PIN code and confirm it
• A verification code will appear on the screen
• Copy the verification code and enter it on the Internet or Mobile Banking app
• Click on “Continue”
• A success screen will appear, showing the successful activation

• TAT for booking a TD is on the same day, and 1 business day for CDs
• TAT for Online Banking registration with account number, National ID, or passport number is immediate
• TAT for opening an additional sub account is immediate

• TAT for booking a TD is on the same day, and 1 business day for CDs
• TAT for Online Banking registration with account number, National ID, or passport number is immediate
• TAT for opening an additional sub account is immediate

• Log into your Internet or Mobile Banking account
• For Mobile Banking: Select “Products” then “Apply for Loan or Card”

           For Internet Banking: Select “Requests” then “Apply for Loan or Card”

• Enter your National ID number
• Select the desired product you are applying for (loan or credit card)
• If you’re applying for a credit card, select the desired credit card type. If you’re applying for a loan, enter the requested amount
• Enter net monthly income
• Enter employer’s name
• Enter job title
• Read the terms and conditions
• Check the box to agree to the terms and conditions
• Press “Submit”
• Press “Confirm” once the confirmation message appears

Note: A bank representative will get back to the customer within one business day.

Customer to provide signed documents in case of the application approved.

• Log into your Internet or Mobile Banking account
• For Mobile Banking: Select “Products” then “Apply for Loan or Card”

           For Internet Banking: Select “Requests” then “Apply for Loan or Card”

• Enter your National ID number
• Select the desired product you are applying for (loan or credit card)
• If you’re applying for a credit card, select the desired credit card type. If you’re applying for a loan, enter the requested amount
• Enter net monthly income
• Enter employer’s name
• Enter job title
• Read the terms and conditions
• Check the box to agree to the terms and conditions
• Press “Submit”
• Press “Confirm” once the confirmation message appears

Note: A bank representative will get back to the customer within one business day.

Customer to provide signed documents in case of the application approved.

• Log in to your Online Banking account
• Click on “Credit Cards” in the “Cards" section on the home page
• Click on the required credit card
• Click on “show my transactions”
• The eligible transactions will have a label beside it that says “convert to installments”
• Click on the eligible chosen transaction
• Then, click on “convert to installments” 
• Enter the preferred number of installments “months”
• Read the terms and conditions
• Check the box to agree on the terms and conditions
• Click on “Continue”
• Review the transaction details
• Click on “Confirm”
• The transaction will be converted into installments and will be found in the installments tab

•  A valid mobile number (registered with the applicant’s National ID).
•  A valid National ID card.

• The username has to be alphanumeric with no Arabic characters: You can use letters and/or numbers, but all letters have to be in English
• Maximum username length is 30 characters: You can have a username of one letter or one number if you find it available, but you cannot go over 30 in length
• Username is case sensitive: If part of your username is capital or small letter, you will need to always type it the same way when you log on
• Spaces and special characters (“ ' * % & /) are not allowed
• If you are consistently receiving invalid credentials error, please make sure you try a different username.

• The username has to be alphanumeric with no Arabic characters: You can use letters and/or numbers, but all letters have to be in English
• Maximum username length is 30 characters: You can have a username of one letter or one number if you find it available, but you cannot go over 30 in length
• Username is case sensitive: If part of your username is capital or small letter, you will need to always type it the same way when you log on
• Spaces and special characters (“ ' * % & /) are not allowed
• If you are consistently receiving invalid credentials error, please make sure you try a different username.

• Call Quintessentially on dedicated contact number: +2022516 9930
• Application Link: https://concierge-for-cib-private.pages.dev/
• Email: CIBPrivate@Quintessentially.com

• TAT for changing direct debit is 2 business days
• TAT for replacing a debit or credit card is 5 business days
• TAT for booking a TD/CD is on the same day
• TAT for Online Banking registration with account number, National ID, or passport number is immediate
• TAT for opening an additional sub account is immediate