National Bank of Egypt (NBE) offers a range of credit cards that give customers access to many banking services and benefits, with credit limits and grace periods varying by card type. The Visa Platinum card is among those offering a variety of benefits to cardholders, including a credit limit of up to EGP 250,000 and a grace period of up to 57 days on purchases, along with many other services and benefits.

Benefits and details of the NBE Visa Platinum card

  • Credit limit of up to EGP 250,000.

  • A grace period of up to 57 days on purchases.

  • Earn 1.5 points for every EGP 1 spent on purchases through the Ahly Rewards points program, subject to terms and conditions.

  • Up to two supplementary cards issued free of charge.

  • Free SMS notifications to track transactions.

  • The credit limit available for cash withdrawals is up to EGP 30,000 per day.

Additional Visa Platinum card benefits

  • Medical and legal advice services worldwide for cardholders.

  • Double the warranty period on goods bought with the Visa Platinum credit card, up to 12 months, in line with the benefits provided by Visa and the terms and conditions.

  • Comprehensive insurance against loss or damage for purchases paid for with the Visa Platinum credit card, subject to coverage terms.

  • Free access to airport lounges worldwide 6 times a year for holders of Visa Platinum credit cards issued in Egypt.

  • To use the airport lounges, the cardholder must make international transactions totaling at least USD 5 in the 90 days before using the service.

  • The airport lounge service can be used by downloading the Visa Airport Companion app.

  • The app lets Visa Platinum cardholders view and use the card's core benefits through the Visa Benefits+ section.

Requirements for the NBE Visa Platinum card

NBE requires applicants for a credit card to meet a number of conditions, including:

  • The applicant must be an Egyptian national, or hold residency in the case of foreigners.

  • The applicant must be at least 21 years old for the primary card.

  • The cardholder must be at least 15 years old for a supplementary card.

Documents required for the NBE Visa Platinum card

  • A valid copy of the national ID card.

  • Proof of income.