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2/9/2010 9:01 AM

	binny
44 posts

credit cards

Can I use an American credit card like Visa in Israel? Or is that not practical because most places can't accept them? How does one access money otherwise or do you just travel with a big wad of cash (which doesn't seem very wise)? thanks--binny

2/9/2010 10:37 AM

	Yankale
393 posts
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Re: credit cards

Modified By Yankale on 2/9/2010 10:57:17 AM)

Foreign credit cards are accepted almost anywhere in Israel. It is always recommended to have a limited amount of cash (NIS) in case you have to pay cash only. A partial list of ATMs right on the trail is here. There are many ATMs at a reasonable hiking distance from the trail (1-2 km).

2/9/2010 10:23 PM

	binny
44 posts

Re: credit cards

What's the suggested sequence of events? After arriving via plane, does one use an ATM in the airport to get a certain amount of cash? Or are there better, safer or cheaper ways to get cash from one's card? (I'm assuming there's always a fee for using ATMs?)

2/12/2010 12:45 PM

	Yankale
393 posts
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Re: credit cards

Modified By Yankale on 2/12/2010 12:46:55 PM)

At the airport you can find a bank , ATM and money changing service. There is always a fee for withdrawing/changing money.

I'd suggest that you withdraw at the airport a limited amount of money for the first few days or week, and continue withdrawing on the way.

Traveller checks are safer and can be exchanged at any bank. As in any country worldwide, do not carry with you large amounts of cash.

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