With Foreign Visa/Mastercard, in Israel
Yes, it works
Visa and Mastercard universally accepted at retailers, hotels, and restaurants across the country. Standard in major cities and tourist areas.
Communitylast confirmed · 23 days ago4 reports
By payment type
In-store (POS)
Works
ATM withdrawal
Works
Online payments
Works
Contactless
Works
Community notes
4 reportsVisa and Mastercard universally accepted at retailers, hotels, and restaurants across the country. Standard in major cities and tourist areas.
Community · 23 days ago
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ATM withdrawals work without issues. Avoid dynamic currency conversion (DCC) offers—choose shekel withdrawal instead. Foreign transaction fees typically 1-3%.
Community · 36 days ago
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Widely accepted online. Some Israeli sites require a local ID number for fraud prevention; you may need to contact the merchant or use an intermediary service.
Community · 49 days ago
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Two-thirds of payment terminals support NFC. Apple Pay and Google Pay widely accepted, especially in urban areas and chain stores.
Community · 62 days ago
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