Friday 13/February/2026 – 02:01 AM
Saw price Dollar Noticeable stability against the pound today, Friday, February 13, 2026, with the price of the dollar in the National Bank of Kuwait and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank recording the highest purchase price at 46.88 pounds, while the selling price reached 46.98 pounds, amid cash flows that strengthened the strength of the local currency.
The Central Bank of Egypt announced a reduction in the interest rate on deposits and lending by 1% in light of economic developments and monitoring the inflation rate, which continues to decline in Egypt.
In its meeting yesterday, Thursday, February 12, 2026, the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Egypt reduced the overnight deposit and lending rates and the central bank’s main operation rate by 100 basis points to 19.00%, 20.00% and 19.50%, respectively. It also decided to reduce the credit and discount rates by 100 basis points to reach 19.50%.
The price of the dollar against the pound today in banks
The price at Banque du Caire stabilized at 46.86 pounds for purchase and 46.96 pounds for sale, which reflects a gradual improvement in the value of the pound.
These moves come in light of a monetary policy aimed at achieving financial stability, as the availability of foreign currency supply has reduced the price gap and stimulated transactions through official channels.
In the National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr, the exchange rate recorded 46.84 pounds for purchase and 46.94 pounds for sale, which are the same levels recorded by the Industrial Development Bank and the Arab African Bank.
The price in the Arab International Banking Company and the Egyptian Gulf Bank also stabilized at the same value, which indicates a state of price consensus in the market.
The price reached its lowest levels in HSBC and Qatar National banks at 46.83 pounds for purchase, while the Arab International Bank and Faisal Islamic Bank recorded 46.82 pounds for purchase.
This general decline in the exchange rate reflects the success of recent economic measures in increasing the attractiveness of the Egyptian pound and reducing inflationary pressures resulting from import costs.
