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CBE allows young people aged 16 years to open bank accounts

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) issued a decision to allow people above the age of 16 to open bank accounts without the consent of their parents or guardians.

People aged between 16 and 21 will have limited access to banking services, the CBE said in a statement on Tuesday.

Banks were directed to give those aged between 16 and 21 access to a limited number of banking services in a move the central bank hopes will increase the rate of financial inclusion.