How to order Israeli New Shekels
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Order your Israeli New Shekels online via our click & collect currency service. Choose your collection date and pick up from your local M&S store's bureau de change.
Click & collect Israeli New Shekels in just 60 seconds.*
*Subject to availability.
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Buy Israeli New Shekels in person from a participating M&S store. With locations nationwide – many open seven days a week and late into the evening – you can buy your Travel Money at your convenience.
Why buy Israeli New Shekels from M&S Travel Money?
Get ready for your trip to Israel with M&S Travel Money. We're on hand to help you get the most out of your ILS.
- Stores open 7 days a week.*
- A choice of collection and buying options.
- The market's widest range of currencies.
*Store opening hours vary.
What you need to know about the Israeli New Shekel currency
The Israeli New Shekel is Israel’s official currency, represented by the currency code ILS and the symbol ₪. The new shekel is divided into 100 agorot (singular: agora).
Coins include:
10 agorot, 50 agorot, ₪1, ₪2, ₪5, ₪10
Notes include:
₪20, ₪50, ₪100, ₪200
You can buy Israeli New Shekels online using M&S Travel Money's Click & Collect service (in participating locations).
Please note not all denominations are available to exchange.
Guide to Israel
Israel’s attractions are as diverse as the landscapes you’ll find in this Middle Eastern country. Popular areas to visit include the holy city of Jerusalem, the metropolitan city of Tel Aviv, and the Dead Sea – part of the border between Israel and Jordan. The latter is popular with both lo9cals and tourists, who head to this spot about an hour away from Jerusalem to float in the salty water, relax on the public beaches and cover themselves in the mineral-rich mud.
You can check the latest GBP to ILS exchange rate using our currency converter.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you’ll find that most credit and debit cards are widely accepted throughout Israel, although some businesses – like street market vendors – will only take cash. Plus, travelling with cash means you'll avoid the fees, charges, and unfavourable exchange rates that often come with making card payments abroad.
Although Israel is not typically considered an expensive destination, your budget in Israel will largely depend on your plans there.
Typical prices include:
- Meal at an inexpensive restaurant: 75.00 ₪ (£16.67)
- Domestic beer: 31.50 ₪ (£7)
- Cup of coffee: 14.34 ₪ (£3.19)
- Bottle of water: 8.23 ₪ (£1.83)
Check out the current GBP to ILS exchange rate using our currency converter.
Israeli New Shekel is the official currency in Israel and the currency you’ll need when paying in the country. While you may find some businesses who will accept US dollars, the exchange rate is likely to be very unfavourable.
You can visit Israel without a visa as a tourist, and visitors get permission to stay for up to 3 months on entry to the country. For more information about the entry requirements for Israel, including guidance for dual nationals, check out GOV.UK.
A tip of around 10-15% is generally expected in Israel.
Hebrew, Arabic, English and Russian are the most widely spoken languages in Israel.
Government travel advice for Israel is constantly changing, so check the most up-to-date advice on GOV.UK before you travel. At present, FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Israel, and all but essential travel to parts of Israel.
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are widely considered the best times to visit Israel. This is when the weather is pleasant enough to explore, but not too hot to be outdoors all day.
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