The US dollar crossed the 56 Egyptian pound barrier during midday trading on Monday, October 26, 2026, marking a notable increase across several major commercial banks operating in Egypt.
At the National Bank of Egypt, the dollar rate climbed by 17 piastres to reach 55.94 EGP for buying and 56.04 EGP for selling. Similarly, the Commercial International Bank recorded an increase of 16 piastres, bringing its rates to 55.93 EGP for buying and 56.03 EGP for selling.
Other financial institutions reported gains as well. Al Baraka Bank listed the greenback at 55.95 EGP buying and 56.05 EGP selling, up by 18 piastres. Suez Canal Bank priced the currency at 55.90 EGP for buying and 56.00 EGP for selling, up 13 piastres, while Banque Misr posted a 7-piastre increase to reach 55.84 EGP buying and 55.94 EGP selling.
Meanwhile, official figures from the Central Bank of Egypt stood at 55.75 EGP for buying and 55.89 EGP for selling during midday transactions as the foreign exchange rates continued to shift.
Sources: youm7.comΨ mubasher.infoΨ akhbarak.net
