Rates applied today
Cost in ILS per unit of foreign currency when paying or converting with Mercantile Discount Bank, against the market reference.
| Operation | Currency | 1 × in ILS | vs reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer | USD | 3.0007 | +1.01% | fresh |
| Transfer | EUR | 3.4936 | +1.01% | fresh |
| Transfer | GBP | 4.0731 | +0.91% | fresh |
| Cash | USD | 3.0400 | +2.36% | fresh |
| Cash | EUR | 3.5400 | +2.31% | fresh |
| Cash | GBP | 4.1300 | +2.35% | fresh |
Published card fee
By published card fee, Mercantile Discount Bank ranks #9 of 10 banks open to new customers that we track in Israel today.
Bank Hapoalim publishes the lowest card fee in Israel today: 3%. See its page →
Where these numbers come from
Card: the ECB reference rate plus the bank's published margin. Transfers: no published data.
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Frequently asked questions
What exchange rate does Mercantile Discount Bank use?
Mercantile Discount Bank prices card payments via the ECB reference rate plus the bank's published margin. Rates on this page are indicative, derived from published data, and regenerate daily.
What does Mercantile Discount Bank charge for card payments abroad?
Mercantile Discount Bank publishes a 3% foreign-transaction fee on card payments, verified 2026-07-23.
Is there a cheaper bank than Mercantile Discount Bank in Israel?
Yes — as of today, Bank Hapoalim publishes the lowest card fee (3%) among banks open to new customers that we track in Israel.
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