This page compares 5 accounts available in Egypt, listing minimum deposit, monthly fee, how to apply and non-resident eligibility one by one: 1 can be opened fully online, 0 explicitly accept non-residents, 3 have no minimum deposit. Click any account for the full document checklist, pros and cons and common rejection reasons.
Data updated 2026-10-01 · compiled from published bank terms
| Account | Region | Type | Minimum deposit | Monthly fee | How to apply | Non-residents | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIB Egypt | Egypt | Traditional Bank | Bedaya 账户无最低开户金额；外币储蓄户 1,000 美元等值起 | Bedaya 免费；其他账户按费率表 | Must visit | Conditional | ★ 4.1 |
| Bank NXT | Egypt | Digital Bank | 数字渠道开户，无公开最低开户金额 | 数字账户低费率 | Remote or in person | Not for non-residents | ★ 3.9 |
| QNB Alahli Egypt | Egypt | Traditional Bank | 往来账户最低开户 EGP 2,500（约 ¥375）；外币账户 1,000 美元等值（约 ¥7,200） | 按费率表，满足余额可免 | Must visit | Conditional | ★ 3.9 |
| Telda | Egypt | Digital Bank | 下载 App 即可开户，无最低存款要求 | 账户与卡免月费 | Online | Not for non-residents | ★ 3.7 |
| National Bank of Egypt | Egypt | Traditional Bank | 储蓄账户常见最低 EGP 1,000–5,000（约 ¥150–750） | 余额不足最低时约 EGP 20/月 | Must visit | Conditional | ★ 3.7 |
None of the 5 accounts on this page is open to non-residents without conditions, but 3 accept foreigners who meet extra requirements (CIB Egypt, QNB Alahli Egypt, National Bank of Egypt) — typically a valid visa or residence permit, and usually an in-branch visit. See each account page for details.
Not necessarily. 1 of the 5 accounts can be opened fully online (Telda), with no branch visit; the remaining 4 still require a branch visit or an appointment. Online opening depends on whether your documents pass automated checks.
Minimums vary widely — see the "Minimum deposit" column. 3 account(s) have no minimum deposit, so you need not fund on day one. Also watch the minimum balance and monthly fee; dormant accounts can incur charges.
It depends on the account: online accounts are usually approved within minutes to a few working days, while branch or manually reviewed accounts typically take 1 to 3 weeks. The "How to apply" column shows the channel for each account, and timings are on the individual pages.