Step-Up Account
The Step-Up account is a balanced and practical option for those wishing to open a traditional savings account that offers full flexibility for daily banking transactions.
- Interest rate
- 2% – 11%
- Min. opening deposit
- EGP 10K
- Monthly fee
- EGP 50
Banky Analysis
Suits you if
- I want an account with banking features
- More banking features than average
Not for you if
- Grow my savings the most
- Net yield after fees lower than average
- I want to start with a small amount
All of this is measured against products in EGP only
Last checked Monday 02 November 2026 - 04:02 PM
Returns
- Interest type
- Fixed
- Base rate
- 2%
- Max rate
- 11%
- Payout
- Multiple
- EGP 20,000 – EGP 99,9992%
- EGP 20,000 – EGP 99,9992.25%
- EGP 20,000 – EGP 99,9992.5%
- EGP 100,000 – EGP 499,9993%
- EGP 100,000 – EGP 499,9993.25%
- EGP 100,000 – EGP 499,9993.5%
- ≥ EGP 500,0009.5%
- ≥ EGP 500,00010%
- ≥ EGP 500,00011%
Balance & withdrawals
- Min opening deposit
- EGP 10,000
- Min balance for interest
- EGP 20,000
- Max withdrawals/mo
- 99999
- Overdraft allowed
- No
Fees
- Opening fee
- EGP 150
- Monthly fee
- EGP 50
- Quarterly fee
- EGP 0
- Below-minimum fee
- EGP 100
Features & requirements
- Debit card
- Yes
- Online banking
- Yes
- Mobile banking
- Yes
- Joint account
- Yes
- Minor account
- No
- For women
- No
- For pensioners
- No
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Our take
Pros
- Interest is paid out in various frequencies according to your needs (monthly/ quarterly/ annually)
- Tiered savings interest rates enabling you to earn more as you save more
- Easy management and withdrawals: The account is linked to a debit card (such as the Titanium card) that facilitates cash withdrawals, purchases, and easy account management, with the option to set up standing instructions to automatically cover obligations.
Cons
- Minimum age of 21 years old
- Lower returns on small balances: Returns on small amounts may not be rewarding compared to certain other specialized digital savings accounts.
- Variation in return based on payment frequency: The monthly return is often relatively lower than the semi-annual or annual return for the same tiers.
Our take
The Step-Up Account is a balanced, practical choice for those wishing to open a traditional savings account that offers full flexibility for daily banking transactions—such as debit cards, joint accounts, and payment instructions—while benefiting from a tiered interest rate that rises with increased savings, alongside periodic profit payouts. If your goal is to save while maintaining transaction flexibility and choosing a return frequency that suits you, this account effectively meets your needs. However, if your priority is earning the highest possible interest rate on fixed amounts without the use of cards or periodic withdrawals, then dedicated digital accounts (such as the Digital E-SAVER) or savings certificates might be a more profitable option.
The Step-Up account is a balanced and practical option for those wishing to open a traditional savings account that offers full flexibility for daily banking transactions.
Compare
| Step-Up Account FABMISR This one | Everyday Savers CIB Egypt | saving account MID BANK | Current account with monthly interest Emirates NBD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interest rate | |||
| 2% – 11% | 2% – 10% | 2.75% – 8.75% | 1% – 6% Interest rate (Tiered) |
| Min. opening deposit | |||
| EGP 10K | EGP 20K | EGP 2,000 | EGP 10K |
| Monthly fee | |||
| EGP 50 | EGP 0 | EGP 0 | EGP 0 |
Added Tuesday 04 August 2026 - 01:07 PM Updated Wednesday 26 August 2026 - 10:10 PM