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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, the same eligibility criteria apply to both primary and supplementary credit cards.
  • Each cardholder must meet the required international spend condition independently to qualify for the benefit.

  • Eligibility is based on posted (settled) transactions, not pending ones. Customers should ensure their transactions are fully processed and posted before attempting lounge access.

  • It means the system checks 90 days backward from the date of the last international transaction processed to confirm eligibility.

  • If the required international spend (USD 5 within the last 90 days) is not met, lounge access will not be granted, and the visit will be declined.

  • An international transaction includes any purchase made outside Egypt or in foreign currency, whether performed abroad or through international online merchants.
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The Foreign Platinum Debit Card

Your Passport to Global Spending

The Foreign Platinum Debit Card Your Passport to Global Spending

The Foreign Platinum Debit Card

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Get your Visa Platinum Debit Card in Foreign Currency To Easily Shop, Travel & Pay

Whether you’re traveling for business or leisure-or shopping online from international websites-our Foreign Currency Visa Platinum Debit Card is designed to match your lifestyle. It offers direct access to your foreign currency accounts, global acceptance, and control.

 

Linked to your USD or any foreign currency account, this debit card lets you spend securely and conveniently abroad, without converting from EGP.

 

Who is it for?

  • Frequent travelers
  • Online international shoppers
  • Any Credit Agricole customer maintaining USD or foreign currency accounts

 

Key Features

  • Direct Foreign Currency Access: Spend directly from your USD or FCY account – no EGP linkage, no conversion required.
  • Global Acceptance:Use your card at millions of merchants and ATMs worldwide.
  • Secure Online Shopping: 3D Secure-enabled for safe international online transactions (e-commerce).
  • Multi-Channel Activation: Activate your card via banki Mobile, banki Online or CAE ATMs.
  • Contactless Payments: Enjoy faster, tap-and-go transactions.
  • Full Digital Control: Block/unblock your card, request a replacement, and monitor usage via our banki Online & banki Mobile.
  • Flexibility in Account Linking: Choose your preferred foreign currency account(s) during application fulfillment up to a maximum of two accounts and you have the flexibility to change it any time.

 

Your Benefits

  • No EGP conversion: Transactions are authorized and settled in USD.
  • Cash Access Abroad: Withdraw foreign currency from ATMs globally.
  • Smart and Secure Spending: Get instant SMS alerts and the transactions reflected on your the monthly statements.
  • Supplementary Cards: Up to 4 supplementary cards available for first-degree relatives.

 

Flexible Limits:

  • Online Purchases: Up to $50,000/month
  • In-store purchases: Up to $30,000/day or $50,000/month
  • Cash withdrawals: Up to $5,000/day or $10,000/month

 

How to Apply

  • Visit your nearest CAE branch.
  • Request the Foreign Currency Visa Debit Card application form.
  • Select your preferred foreign currency account(s).
  • Your card will be delivered and can be activated digitally.

 

Important Notes

  • The Foreign Currency Visa Platinum Debit Card is strictly linked to foreign currency accounts (e.g. USD, EUR, GBP…. etc.) and cannot be linked to EGP accounts.
  • The card cannot be used for EGP transactions. Any attempt to use it domestically in EGP will be declined, unless the merchant settles in a foreign currency (e.g. duty-free stores, select hotels, or international platforms).
  • No markup will be applied in case transaction is performed in regions transacting in USD currency, if card is used in other than the USD transacting regions a 1.75% foreign exchange markup will be charged

 

Ready for Global & a different Banking Experience?

Visit your nearest branch and apply for your Foreign Currency Visa Platinum Debit Card today.