Suez Canal Bank Named "Best Trade Finance Provider" in Egypt According to Euromoney’s 2025 Survey

Suez Canal Bank has achieved a significant milestone by topping the list of the best trade finance providers in Egypt, according to Euromoney’s 2025 survey. These results were based on the votes of over 13,500 participants from various countries worldwide. The rankings included in-depth evaluations by industry experts and representatives of major corporations and institutions, with the bank securing the top position in Egypt across several key categories, including:

Overall Performance

Financial Products and Services

Banking Technology

Quality of Customer Banking Services


This recognition reaffirms Suez Canal Bank’s distinguished position in trade finance services and its ability to provide innovative solutions that meet the evolving market demands. The ranking was based on rigorous criteria reflecting the bank’s keenness to excellence, its adoption of ambitious strategies, and its ability to keep pace with the latest developments in the banking sector.

Commenting on this achievement, Shehab Zidan, Deputy CEO and Managing Director of Suez Canal Bank, stated that the bank’s success in trade finance services is not coincidental but rather the result of a clear strategy focused on enhancing banking services, fostering innovation, and investing in qualified professionals. He extended his gratitude to all customers for their trust in Suez Canal Bank and emphasized the bank’s pursuit to continuously developing its services and products to meet their evolving needs.

Zidan added, “Suez Canal Bank’s recognition in this category reflects its strength in trade finance services and the professionalism of its team, who possess extensive expertise and high efficiency in managing trade and financial operations in line with global best practices. We believe trade finance is not just a banking service but a fundamental driver of business success and growth. Therefore, we are keen on providing and developing comprehensive solutions tailored to our clients’ needs, both locally and globally”.

Shehab Zidan further affirmed, “At Suez Canal Bank, we understand the challenges businesses face in managing their trade operations. That’s why we continuously develop specialized financial solutions that enable our clients to navigate global markets with confidence and flexibility. Additionally, we invest in the latest banking technologies to ensure the delivery of fast, secure, and efficient services. Our commitment to excellence makes us the ideal partner for businesses seeking growth and prosperity.”

“Zidan” also highlighted that the bank prioritizes offering an exceptional banking experience through a professional team with extensive expertise in providing specialized financial advisory services and efficiently handling complex trade operations.

As part of its ambitious strategy to lead the banking services sector, Suez Canal Bank has established the Global Transaction Banking (GTB) and Digital Banking for Corporates division, staffed with highly skilled professionals with both local and international expertise. This division aims to provide integrated banking solutions that drive the growth of businesses and institutions, helping them achieve their objectives in an increasingly competitive environment.

About Euromoney:

Euromoney is a global magazine specializing in evaluating banking and financial services. Its well-researched surveys serve as a benchmark for the global financial industry, leveraging insights from experts, researchers, analysts, and journalists to assess the performance of institutions worldwide.

About Suez Canal Bank:

Suez Canal Bank is an Egyptian joint-stock company established as a commercial bank in 1978. The bank’s paid-in and issued capital is EGP 6.5 billion, with a total of 650 million shares. The bank provides corporate, retail and investment banking services in the Arab Republic of Egypt as well as Islamic banking services to companies and individuals through 53 branches and a representative office in Libya and a network of correspondents around the world. The number of employees has reached more than 1650 employees.