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Exchange rates against the US Dollar

Exchange rates against the US Dollar
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Source: Bank of Israel representative rates. Rates are shown against the US Dollar ($) — we pick your currency from your location and fall back to the US dollar. Tap a currency for its history. Updated: 09/10/2026.

Where the rates come from

The representative rate comes straight from the Bank of Israel's public API and updates every business day. It's the official rate — but not the rate you'll actually get. A card with no foreign-transaction fee gets you close to it; an airport exchange desk can shave off 8 to 12 percent. The chart history is based on the European Central Bank's reference rates.

The simple rule for changing money

Don't change money at home, and don't change it at the airport. Both give the worst rate. Instead: withdraw cash from an ATM at your destination with a card that charges no withdrawal or foreign-exchange fee, and pay by card everywhere that takes it. The small amount you need on arrival — taxi, tip — can come from the arrivals-hall ATM.

Sources: Representative rate: Bank of Israel · History: ECB reference rates (frankfurter.app) — updated: Updated daily

Questions & answers

Common questions

Should I change money before I travel?
Usually not. Exchange bureaus at home and at the airport are markedly worse than an ATM withdrawal at your destination or a card payment. Bring a small amount for emergencies only.
What is a foreign-transaction fee?
A 2 to 3 percent surcharge most credit cards add to every purchase in a foreign currency. Some cards waive it — worth checking before a long trip.
How much cash should I bring?
It depends on the destination. In developed economies you can travel almost cashless. In cash economies (parts of Southeast Asia, Africa, Central America) bring more, in small notes.