Regulatory Alerts2025-07-08
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Temporary Increase in Maximum Daily Cash Withdrawal Limits
The document temporarily increases the maximum daily cash withdrawal limit from bank branches to 500,000 Egyptian pounds for individuals and companies, effective immediately. This exceptional measure replaces the previous limit of 250,000 Egyptian pounds established by a periodic letter issued on April 15, 2024. The increase remains in effect until further notice regarding updates to this matter.
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Cairo on: July 8, 2025
Mr. Professor / Chairman of the Board of Directors
Bank
A good greeting, and then,
With reference to the periodic letter issued on April 15, 2024 regarding increasing the maximum daily limit for operations
The cash withdrawal from bank branches to become 250 thousand Egyptian pounds for individuals and companies, and from ATMs
to become 30 thousand Egyptian pounds.
And due to the current emergency circumstances, it has been decided, on an exceptional temporary basis, to increase the maximum daily limit for operations
The cash withdrawal from bank branches to become 500 thousand Egyptian pounds for individuals and companies until you are notified of any updates
in this regard.
Please be kind enough to take note and take the necessary action to implement the above as of its date.
And please accept our highest regards,,
Hassan Abdullah
Source: Central Bank of Egypt — original document
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