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    ATM Fee Guide
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    ATM Fees in Palestine

    Israeli New Shekel (ILS) • Updated April 2026

    Palestine primarily uses ILS for daily commerce. USD and JOD also used for large purchases. Cash is essential. ATMs available in Ramallah/Bethlehem.

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    Tips for Palestine

    • • ILS for daily spend
    • • USD/JOD for hotels/savings
    • • Cash essential everywhere
    • • Bank of Palestine ATMs reliable
    • • Bring cash due to checkpoints
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    Airport tips

    • • No airport - entry via Allenby (Jordan) or Ben Gurion
    • • Bring cash for border fees
    • • Exchange available at border
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    Don't forget your home bank fees

    The fees shown above are charged by local ATMs. Your home bank may also charge additional fees for international withdrawals (typically 1-3% + a flat fee). Check with your bank before traveling.

    Estimated daily expenses

    How much cash you might need per day in Palestine, per person.

    Your currency:

    Backpacker

    Hostels, street food, public transport

    170-360 ILS

    ILS/day

    🏨 Accommodation80-150 ILS
    🍜 Food & drinks40-80 ILS
    🚌 Transport20-50 ILS
    🎟️ Activities30-80 ILS

    ≈ $54.72-116 USD

    Mid-range

    Hotels, restaurants, mix of transport

    480-1,050 ILS

    ILS/day

    🏨 Accommodation250-500 ILS
    🍜 Food & drinks100-200 ILS
    🚌 Transport50-150 ILS
    🎟️ Activities80-200 ILS

    ≈ $154-338 USD

    Luxury

    Premium hotels, fine dining, private transport

    1,300-2,800 ILS

    ILS/day

    🏨 Accommodation600-1,200 ILS
    🍜 Food & drinks250-500 ILS
    🚌 Transport200-500 ILS
    🎟️ Activities250-600 ILS

    ≈ $418-901 USD

    Cash vs card acceptance

    Where you'll need cash and where cards work in Palestine.

    Credit card acceptance

    Low to Moderate

    Accepted in major cities (Ramallah, Bethlehem). Cash elsewhere.

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    You'll need cash for

    • • Shared taxis (service)
    • • Souks
    • • Small shops
    • • Villages
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    Cards usually accepted

    • • Hotels
    • • Upscale restaurants
    • • Supermarkets in Ramallah

    💰 Cheapest banks for foreign cards

    These banks charge the lowest fees for withdrawals with foreign cards.

    BankATM FeeEst. CostBranches
    Bank of Palestine10-20 ILS~3.00 USD50
    Arab Bank15-25 ILS~4.00 USD20

    📍 Most widely available ATMs

    Sorted by number of ATM locations. More branches means easier access, but fees may be higher.

    BankATM FeeEst. CostBranches
    Bank of Palestine10-20 ILS~3.00 USD50
    Arab Bank15-25 ILS~4.00 USD20

    🌐 ATM Alliance Benefits: If you bank with a member of these alliances, you may get reduced or waived ATM fees in Palestine:

    Arab Bank (Arabi Cross-Border Program)
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