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National Bank of Egypt and Mastercard Launch USD Corporate Debit Card for Cross-Border Payments

Monday 27 July 2026 12:22
National Bank of Egypt and Mastercard Launch USD Corporate Debit Card for Cross-Border Payments

hamdy Abdelrashid 

 The National Bank of Egypt (NBE), in collaboration with Mastercard, has announced the launch of a U.S. Dollar Corporate Debit Card. The solution is designed to empower Egyptian enterprises—including large corporations and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)—with seamless access to global trade and international markets.

Facilitating Cross-Border Commerce

The new USD corporate debit card enables Egyptian businesses to execute international purchases and manage cross-border payments securely and efficiently. It provides a direct solution for settling invoices with international suppliers, global service providers, and digital platforms, thereby enhancing operational agility and supporting business continuity amid Egypt's digital transformation.

Executive Leadership Insights

Soha El-Turky, Executive Vice President of the National Bank of Egypt, highlighted that the partnership underscores NBE’s commitment to empowering the domestic business community:

"Our collaboration with Mastercard reflects NBE’s continuous commitment to delivering innovative payment solutions for businesses of all sizes. By providing secure USD payment tools for international vendors and digital platforms, we are helping integrate Egyptian companies into the global economy, unlocking new market opportunities, and boosting operational efficiency to support sustainable growth."

Mohamed Assem, General Manager for Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria at Mastercard, commented:

"At Mastercard, we believe that inclusive cross-border trade is the cornerstone of sustainable economic growth. Our partnership with the National Bank of Egypt reflects our shared commitment to equipping businesses with the tools needed to thrive in an advanced digital economy. Leveraging our secure global infrastructure, we enable companies to trade with confidence and expand beyond domestic borders."

Branch Availability

The USD Corporate Debit Card is now available across NBE’s nationwide branch network, backed by Mastercard’s global payment infrastructure and NBE’s established banking expertise.