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Standard Mastercard

Standard Mastercard

Mastercard
National Bank of Egypt · Credit cards · Egyptian Pound · 2.5 · Wednesday 01 July 2026 - 08:13 AM

This card is an excellent starting point for engaging with banks and building a good credit history; it is perfectly sufficient for your daily purchases and for paying for goods in installments.

Annual fee
EGP 150
Rewards
Rewards points
Effective APR
51.11%
32 live offers on this card Discount 28 · Zero Interest Installment 4 · Triple Zero 3

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Banky Analysis

Evaluated per usage pattern

A card's value depends on how you use it, so no single rating is honest for everyone

Suits you if

  • I pay my card off in full
    • Has a rewards programme
  • I carry a balance month to month
    • Purchase APR lower than average
  • I want to avoid card fees
    • Annual fee lower than average

Not for you if

  • I want the most cashback

Not yet evaluated for: I want a card that is easy to get

  • Annual fee EGP 150 Below the median of 36 Classic cards (EGP 250)
  • Effective APR 51.11% Below the median of 35 Classic cards (60.1%)
What it actually costs you

Clearing it in full before the due date, your cost is EGP 150 a year — no interest.

What's good

  • Interest-free instalments

Not known yet

1 more detail we don't have yet

All of this is measured against entry-level cards in EGP only

Last checked Monday 02 November 2026 - 04:00 PM

Card & limits

Contactless Apple Pay
Credit limit
Up to EGP 9,999
Purchase limit abroad (POS)
EGP 50,000
Cash withdrawal limit abroad
EGP 3,749
Monthly intl. online limit (from Egypt)
EGP 9,999

Interest & fees

Effective annual rate (APR)
51.11% (3.5% /mo)
Nominal APR
42%
Grace period
55 days
Annual fee
EGP 150
Fee waivable
No
Issuance fee
EGP 150
Late payment fee
EGP 75
Over-limit fee
EGP 75
Supplementary card fee/yr
EGP 25 (first 2 free)
Foreign txn fee
3%
Min payment (%)
5%
Min payment (fixed)
EGP 100

Cash advance

Cash advance APR (effective)
51.11% (3.5% /mo)
Cash advance APR (nominal)
42%
Domestic
Domestic cash advance fee
EGP 10
Cash advance limit
Up to 100% of the credit limit in cash
Abroad
Cash advance fee abroad
EGP 100

Rewards & benefits

Installments · up to 36 mo Purchase protection
Rewards program
نقاط الأهلي للمكافات
Points per EGP
1
Signup bonus
نقطة لكل جنيه
Detailed benefits
Lifestyle 1
  • برنامج Ahly points
Other 2
  • المرونة في السداد المرونة في سداد مستحقات البطاقة من خلال خدمة الأهلي نت الجديدة، واصدار بطاقة خصم البنك الأهلى المصرى المدينة على الحساب الجاري او التوفير مع ربطها بالبطاقة الائتمانية و السداد من خلال ماكينات الATM. السداد المباشر للبطاقات الائتمانية من خلال ماكينات الصراف الالى المنتشر فى انحاء الجمهورية. والسداد من خلال منافذ فوري المنتشرة في كافة انحاء الجمهورية، والسداد فى فروع البنك الأهلى المصرى المنتشرة فى انحاء الجمهورية، والسداد من خلال تطبيق انستاباي.
  • الدفع اللا تلامسي إمكانية احتواء البطاقة على الخاصية اللا تلامسية (الــ (Contactless والتي تتيح لك تسوق سهل وآمن من خلال تمرير البطاقة فقط على نقاط البيع الالكترونية المتاح بها هذه الخاصية بدون الحاجة لإدخال الرقم السري لإتمام المعاملة وذلك بحد أقصي 600 جنيه داخل مصر و 5000 جنيه للمعاملة الواحدة من خارج مصر بما لا يتجاوز 25% من اجمالي حدود الاستخدام الدولية اليومية.
Shopping 1
  • تقسيط حركات المشتريات والسحب النقدي تقسيط حركات المشتريات والسحب النقدي لفترات تصل الى 36 شهر بسعر عائد مدين مميز من خلال خدمة التقسيط عبر الهاتف، وتقسيط المشتريات لمدة تصل الى 12 شهر بدون فوائد ضمن مجموعة كبيرة من التجار المتعاقدين مع البنك.

Eligibility

Min age
21
Max age
60
Approved employer
No
Accepted employment types
EmployedGovernmentMilitarySelf-EmployedPensionerFreelancer
Accepted professions
any profession
Accepted security types
Salary TransferSavings Vessel (Certificate / Deposit)Credit Card-Backed
Required documents
National ID CopyPassport CopyRecent Salary CertificateBank Statement (Last 3 Months)HR / Employer LetterRecent Utility Bill
Eligibility criteria
Min supplementary age15
Nationalityboth

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Standard Mastercard

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Our take 2.5

2.5 Banky rating

Pros

  • Flexible repayment with a minimum monthly payment of just 5% of the card balance.
  • Option to pay for purchases in installments over a period of up to 12 months, interest-free, at a wide network of merchants partnered with the bank.
  • Ahly Points Program
  • Supplementary card fee: Low, at just 25 pounds.

Cons

  • The card's maximum credit limit is 9,999 EGP, making it unsuitable for large purchases.
  • The monthly debit interest rate is 3.50% (for secured and unsecured cards).

Our take

Mastercard Standard credit card from the National Bank of Egypt (NBE) is an excellent choice for specific groups—such as young adults, new employees, or anyone seeking a basic credit card to manage everyday, routine expenses. This card is well-suited for you if you are looking for: smart expense management—with a maximum credit limit of EGP 9,999, it is ideal if you are concerned about overspending and want a card with a manageable balance; flexible installment options—the card allows you to pay for purchases in installments over a period of up to 12 months, interest-free, at a vast network of the bank’s partner merchants, or for up to 36 months at a competitive interest rate via the bank’s telephone service; and a generous grace period—offering up to 55 days for purchases, providing ample time to settle your balance interest-free.

This card is an excellent starting point for engaging with banks and building a good credit history; it is perfectly sufficient for your daily purchases and for paying for goods in installments.

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Annual fee
EGP 150 EGP 150 EGP 350 EGP 500
Rewards
Rewards points Rewards points 5% cashback Rewards points
Effective APR
51.11% 51.11% 59.92% 42.58%
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Added Wednesday 20 May 2026 - 12:37 PM Updated Monday 26 October 2026 - 01:42 PM