Visa and Mastercard universally accepted at retailers, hotels, and restaurants across the country. Standard in major cities and tourist areas.

ATM withdrawals work without issues. Avoid dynamic currency conversion (DCC) offers—choose shekel withdrawal instead. Foreign transaction fees typically 1-3%.

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.

Two-thirds of payment terminals support NFC. Apple Pay and Google Pay widely accepted, especially in urban areas and chain stores.