Banque Misr was established in 1920 by the pioneer economist and financial expert Mohamed Talaat Harb Pasha, who spearheaded the concept of investing national savings and directing them toward economic and social development. Thus, Banque Misr was established as the first wholly Egyptian – owned bank.
| Services | Financing |
| Operating income | £E 3.383 Billion (2013) £E 2.426 Billion (2012) |
| Net income | £E 1.161 Billion (2013) £E 709 million (2012) |
| Total assets | £E 218.2 Billion (2013) £E 187.8 Billion (2012) |