Currency Guide Israel

Currency

Israel New Sheqel (Sheqalim) = 100 New agora (agorot). Notes are in denominations ILS200, 100, 50, 20

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Credit Cards

All major credit cards are accepted in Israel, this includes VISA, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club.

Currency Regulations

The import and export of local and foreign currencies are free. However, you must declare amounts over ILS80,000 or equivalent.

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Currency Exchange

There are small exchange bureaux found on main streets and within some hotels and banks that will exchange money for you. There are also cash machines throughout Israel that can be used to obtain local currency using a debit card or credit card. However, commission is very high if you exchange money or travellers cheques anywhere within Israel.

Banks

Each bank has different hours of operation. However, all banks are open Sunday - Friday 8:30 AM- 12:30 PM. Bring your passport and be prepared to wait a long time.

Exchange Rate History

Date   ILS Rate
01/01/02   6.152
01/01/03   7.354
01/01/04   7.547
01/01/05   7.978
01/01/06   7.611

A rough guide to the tourists rates for the Israeli Sheqalim since the beginning of 2002

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