EBank started operations in 1983 to boost Egyptian exports in sectors such as agriculture, industrials, and commerce. In May 2022, the bank increased its capital by 200 million shares, worth $109 million. Its subsidiaries include Egypt Capital Holding, the Egyptian Tourism Development Company, and the Export Credit Guarantee Company of Egypt. State-owned banks control over 75% of EDBE, with the National Investment Bank holding a 40.8% stake, Banque Misr holding 23.1%, and the National Bank of Egypt holding 11.6%, as of March 2022.