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HDB Classic Mastercard Credit Card

Housing and Development Bank · Credit cards · Egyptian Pound · Thursday 06 August 2026 - 03:40 PM

A premium credit card offering high credit limits, travel privileges, and rewarding benefits, making it ideal for high-spending customers.

Annual fee
EGP 500
Rewards
Rewards points
Effective APR
60.1%

Banky Analysis

Evaluated per usage pattern

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Suits you if

  • I pay my card off in full
    • Has a rewards programme
  • I want to avoid card fees
    • Annual fee higher than average

Not for you if

  • I carry a balance month to month
    • Purchase APR higher than average
  • I want a card that is easy to get
    • Minimum credit limit higher than average
  • I want the most cashback
  • Annual fee EGP 500 Below the median of 35 Platinum cards (EGP 600)
  • Effective APR 60.1%
What it actually costs you

Clearing it in full before the due date, your cost is EGP 500 a year — no interest.

All of this is measured against premium cards in EGP only

Last checked Saturday 01 August 2026 - 11:12 PM

Card & limits

Contactless
Credit limit
EGP 50,000 – EGP 1,000,000
Purchase limit abroad (POS)
EGP 3,500
Cash withdrawal limit abroad
EGP 30

Interest & fees

Effective annual rate (APR)
60.1% (4% /mo)
Nominal APR
48%
Grace period
56 days
Annual fee
EGP 500
Fee waivable
No
Issuance fee
EGP 500
Late payment fee
EGP 150
Over-limit fee
EGP 150
Supplementary card fee/yr
EGP 300 (first 2 free)
Foreign txn fee
4%
Min payment (%)
5%
Min payment (fixed)
EGP 100

Cash advance

Cash advance APR (effective)
60.1% (4% /mo)
Cash advance APR (nominal)
48%
Domestic
Domestic cash advance fee
2% (min EGP 25)
Cash advance limit
Up to 100% of the credit limit in cash
Abroad
Cash advance fee abroad
4% (min EGP 100)

Rewards & benefits

Lounge access
Points per EGP
2
Detailed benefits
Lifestyle 2
  • رسالة نصية مجانية بعد كل معاملة سحب او شراء واخري لتذكير بميعاد السداد
  • تصدر البطاقة الائتمانية بتقنية "Contactless"اللاتلامسية لتجعل معاملات الدفع أسهل وأسرع عند ماكينات نقاط الب… تصدر البطاقة الائتمانية بتقنية "Contactless"اللاتلامسية لتجعل معاملات الدفع أسهل وأسرع عند ماكينات نقاط البيع وماكينات السحب
Insurance 1
  • يمكن اصدار البطاقة الائتمانية بضمان شخصي (ودائع – شهادات ادخارية) او بدون ضمان نقدي عن طريق برامج ائتمانية… يمكن اصدار البطاقة الائتمانية بضمان شخصي (ودائع – شهادات ادخارية) او بدون ضمان نقدي عن طريق برامج ائتمانية متعددة

Eligibility

Min salary
EGP 5,000
Min monthly income
EGP 5,000
Min age
21
Max age
65
Approved employer
Yes
Accepted professions
any profession
Required documents
Bank Statement (Last 3 Months)National ID Copy
Eligibility criteria
Min supplementary age18
Nationalityegyptian

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Our take

Our take

The Housing & Development Bank Mastercard Platinum Credit Card is tailored for customers with high credit needs, offering a credit limit ranging from EGP 50,000 up to EGP 1 million. The card combines flexible repayment options, installment plans of up to 36 months, and a range of travel and rewards benefits. Cardholders can enjoy airport lounge access through Mastercard Travel Pass, free life insurance coverage, and a rewards program that offers cashback redemption of up to 2% on purchases. In addition, the card provides advanced security features for safer local and international transactions.

A premium credit card offering high credit limits, travel privileges, and rewarding benefits, making it ideal for high-spending customers.

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Annual fee
EGP 500 EGP 200 EGP 650 EGP 500
Rewards
Rewards points None None Rewards points
Effective APR
60.1% 60.1% 64.78% 60.1%
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Added Thursday 02 July 2026 - 01:54 AM Updated Thursday 06 August 2026 - 03:40 PM