The Advantages & Fees of Meeza Card from NBE & Banque Misr

Faydety is here to tell you about the many benefits of Meeza card issued by the National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr especially since this card is currently used by all citizens benefiting from the "Takaful and Karama" program.

The “Takaful and Karama” program is sponsored by the Ministry of Social Solidarity, and you can use Meeza card to obtain discounts and benefit from many offers as well.

Find out what is difference between Meeza card and other bank cards from here: What’s the difference between "Visa", "MasterCard" and "Meeza"?

What is Meeza card used for?

• The payment of pensions as well as salaries by some companies which makes the card a popular option.
• Meeza Card is the first national electronic payment card.
• One of the important electronic payment tools for citizens when it comes to paying fees at government agencies or in all other local financial transactions.

First national payment card

Meeza card has contributed significantly to Egypt's goal towards financial inclusion.

It is a smart bank card used by the Ministry of Social Solidarity to pay the Takaful and Karama pension.

If you don't have a Meeza card, keep in mind that the benefits of the Takaful and Karama program will be suspended starting from January 2023 for non-Meeza card holders, according to the ministry's instructions.

Do you want a Takaful and Karama pension? Find out the steps here: How to Apply for a Takaful and Karama pension?

Meeza card issued by the National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr

The National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr both offer Meeza debit cards and Meeza prepaid cards that can be used in various transactions such as withdrawals, deposits, and internet transactions, as well as paying various utility bills.

3 Types of bank cards issued by banks:

MasterCard.

Visa card for electronic payments.

Meeza Card for local transactions.

What are the advantages of the National Bank of Egypt’s Meeza card?

• Receive and withdraw remittances in Egyptian pounds 24/7.
• No need to visit your bank to receive and withdraw remittances.
• Contactless payment.
• By using the National Bank of Egypt’s Meeza Card, you can make e-payments of governmental fees easily and securely.

Instant withdrawals

The National Bank of Egypt's Meeza Card allows you to make instant withdrawals from the bank's ATMs or any other banks in Egypt with the 123 logo.

Meeza card allows you to deal with a large network of merchants who have a POS system in place.

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Get your own Meeza card issued by the National Bank of Egypt

• You will need a copy of a valid ID card or passport.
• Go to the nearest NBE branch and subscribe.
• The fee for issuing the card is 15 EGP.
• Annual fee: 10 EGP.
• Replacement of lost or damaged card fee: 10 EGP.
• One of its advantages is that there are no fees on withdrawals and deposits when using NBE ATMs but the commission for withdrawing from ATMs of other banks is 5 EGP.
• The maximum card limit is 50,000 EGP which is also the local daily purchase limit.
• Cash withdrawal limit is 30,000 EGP.
• The monthly card transaction limit is 100,000 EGP.

What are the advantages of using Banque Misr’s Meeza card?

• Banque Misr’s Meeza cards are valid for five years.
• The card is issued by opening a current account, a savings account, or day by day account at any of the bank's branches.
• You can use your Meeza card from Banque Misr for cash withdrawals and purchases in Egypt.
• The card can be linked to a maximum of 6 accounts in addition to the primary account (current, savings, certificate).

Transfer between private accounts

One of the advantages of Banque Misr’s Meeza Card is the ability to transfer between your accounts through Banque Misr’s ATMs.

You can check the balances of the linked accounts to the card by subscribing to the free instant banking service BM Online Banking available on the bank’s website.

Banque Misr’s Meeza card fees

• Card issuance fee: 20 EGP.
• Annual renewal fee: 20 EGP.
• Replacement of damaged or lost card fee: 10 EGP.
• Withdrawals using other banks’ ATMs fee: 5 EGP.
• No fees when withdrawing using Banque Misr’s ATMs.

Other advantages of Meeza card from Banque Misr

You can make purchases within Egypt for a maximum of 15,000 EGP per day, and 300,000 EGP per month.

You can withdraw cash from Banque Misr's ATMs, other banks’ ATMs and POS in Egypt for up to 20,000 EGP per day, with a maximum of 5 transactions per day, and 100,000 EGP per month.

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