The Central Bank of Egypt announced that it has decided to allow working hours to be extended at some bank branches to serve the public, according to the geographical distribution of branches nationwide and based on each bank's assessment, until 5:00 p.m. instead of 3:00 p.m., during official working days (Sunday to Thursday), starting today, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, until further instructions are issued.
This comes as part of the Central Bank of Egypt's keenness to provide banking services to the public, as telecommunications and internet network services have been affected since yesterday evening by a fire that broke out at the Ramses telephone exchange in Cairo.
The Central Bank explained that the following instructions will apply to branches located inside shopping centers (malls), clubs and hotels:
Branches located inside shopping centers (malls) will operate from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., providing all banking services throughout the week, including Fridays and Saturdays.
Branches located in shopping centers (malls) that have a street-facing entrance for dealing with the public will operate until 5 p.m. on official working days only (Sunday to Thursday).
Branches located inside sports and social clubs will operate until 8 p.m., providing all banking services throughout the week, including Fridays and Saturdays, to serve club members.
Branches located in clubs that have a street-facing entrance for dealing with the public will operate until 5 p.m. on official working days only (Sunday to Thursday).
Branches located in hotels will operate until 5 p.m., providing all banking services throughout the week, including Fridays and Saturdays, with currency exchange available thereafter until 9:00 p.m., if the bank so requests.
Branches attached to hotels that have a street-facing entrance for dealing with the public will operate until 5 p.m. on official working days only (Sunday to Thursday), with currency exchange thereafter according to the set schedules.
According to a Central Bank of Egypt statement on the official Facebook page of the Egyptian Cabinet.
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