Can I use American dollars in Israel?

The official currency in Israel is the New Israeli Shekel (NIS). US Dollars are not accepted. You will need to exchange your dollars for Shekel upon arrival; there are ATM machines inside the arrivals hall at the airport. You can also exchange your money at the local banks and some hotels.



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You can pay by card at places like: hotels, most sit-down restaurants, most shops, grocery stores. You cannot use a card, for example, in an open air market (or the “shuk”). If you are making a small purchase, cash is preferred.

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