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Added 2026-02-15 · Updated 2026-09-12

Circular dated February 12, 2026 regarding reducing the reserve ratio from 18% to 16%

The Central Bank of Egypt reduces the cash reserve ratio that banks are obligated to maintain with the Central Bank of Egypt from 18% to 16%. This decision is effective for the reserve ratio period starting from February 17 to March 2, 2026, based on average balances from January 20 to February 2, 2026. Existing decisions regarding the reserve ratio remain in force.

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Cairo on February 12, 2026

Professor / Chairman of the Board of Directors

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With kind regards,

Referring to the circular issued on September 22, 2022, regarding the cash reserve ratio, and in light of the continuous monitoring of economic indicators, the Board of Directors of the Central Bank decided at its meeting held on January 27, 2026, the following:

Reduce the cash reserve ratio that banks are obligated to maintain with the Central Bank of Egypt to become 16% instead of 18%.
This decision is effective from the reserve ratio period starting from February 17 to March 2, 2026, based on the average balances from January 20 to February 2, 2026.
Continue to implement the Central Bank Board of Directors' existing decisions regarding the reserve ratio.

Please be informed and advised to take the necessary actions to implement the aforementioned decision.

Please accept our highest regards,

Hassan Abdullah

Source: Central Bank of Egypt — original document

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