Data from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) showed local-currency deposits in the banking sector continuing to grow, reaching about EGP 10.605 trillion at the end of last August, against EGP 10.443 trillion at the end of July 2026, growth of 1.55% month on month.

The data showed local-currency time deposits and savings certificates rising to about EGP 7.690 trillion at the end of last August, compared with EGP 7.585 trillion at the end of the preceding July.

Local-currency demand deposits also rose to about EGP 2.915 trillion at the end of August 2026, compared with EGP 2.858 trillion at the end of July.

Total household deposits in local currency rose to EGP 1.28 trillion at the end of August 2026.