Smart Savings Account
The "Smart" savings account from the Agricultural Bank of Egypt is an excellent choice for major savers and holders of medium to large amounts of capital.
- Interest rate
- 13% – 16.5%
- Min. opening deposit
- EGP 500K
- Monthly fee
- EGP 0
Banky Analysis
Suits you if
- Grow my savings the most
- Net yield after fees higher than average
Not for you if
- I want to start with a small amount
- I want an account with banking features
- More banking features than average
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
- 13%
- Max rate
- 16.5%
- Payout
- Compounded monthly
- EGP 500,000 – EGP 750,00013%
- EGP 750,001 – EGP 1,000,00014%
- EGP 1,000,001 – EGP 2,000,00014.5%
- EGP 2,000,001 – EGP 5,000,00015.5%
- EGP 5,000,001 – EGP 10,000,00016%
- ≥ EGP 10,000,00116.5%
Balance & withdrawals
- Min opening deposit
- EGP 500,000
- Min balance for interest
- EGP 500,000
- Max withdrawals/mo
- 100000
- Overdraft allowed
- No
Fees
- Opening fee
- EGP 100
- Monthly fee
- EGP 0
- Quarterly fee
- EGP 125
- Below-minimum fee
- EGP 125
Features & requirements
- Debit card
- Yes
- Online banking
- No
- Mobile banking
- No
- Joint account
- Yes
- Minor account
- No
- For women
- No
- For pensioners
- No
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Our take
Pros
- If the account is opened for a minor, there is no minimum requirement to open the account.
- A competitive, tiered return that increases with the savings bracket.
- Regular payout cycle: The return is paid out monthly and added to the account balance.
Cons
- High minimum opening balance: Requires a minimum of 500,000 pounds to open the account (for adults).
- The return is calculated based on the lowest credit balance during the month; consequently, withdrawals made during the month may significantly reduce the accrued return.
Our take
The "Smart" savings account from the Agricultural Bank of Egypt is an excellent choice for substantial savers and individuals with medium-to-large capital who seek a steady monthly cash flow while maintaining the flexibility to deposit, withdraw, and freely manage their funds—unlike fixed-term savings certificates. This account is ideal for those with significant capital (EGP 500,000 or more) who wish to invest surplus liquidity for a rewarding monthly return, as well as for those who prefer not to lock their funds into 3- or 5-year savings certificates and require access to their balance at any time.
The "Smart" savings account from the Agricultural Bank of Egypt is an excellent choice for major savers and holders of medium to large amounts of capital.
Compare
| Smart Savings Account Agricultural Bank of Egypt This one | Monthly Saving Plus account bank nxt | Sitara Plus Savings Account saib bank | Bedya account SUEZ CANAL BANK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interest rate | |||
| 13% – 16.5% | 13% – 18% | 12.5% – 15.75% | 11.75% |
| Min. opening deposit | |||
| EGP 500K | EGP 5,000 | EGP 20K | EGP 0 |
| Monthly fee | |||
| EGP 0 | EGP 100 | EGP 40 | EGP 10 |
Added Wednesday 12 August 2026 - 10:45 AM Updated Tuesday 27 October 2026 - 11:59 AM