# Online Payments for Transfer Companies in Israel

> Card and wallet payments for transfers in Israel: Stripe, Airwallex and PayPal in TransferArc, with account rules and setup compared.

https://www.transferarc.com/countries/israel

Israeli companies can open an Airwallex account locally and connect PayPal, which accepts ILS. Stripe does not open accounts for Israeli companies.

## In short

- 3 gateways work in TransferArc for Israel: Stripe, Airwallex and PayPal.
- A company registered in Israel can open a Airwallex account locally. Stripe would need an entity in a country it serves.
- PayPal accepts ILS.

## How Israel pays

- **Currency**: Israeli new shekel (ILS)
- **Central bank**: Bank of Israel
- **Card habit**: Instalments (tashlumim) on credit cards
- **Main airport**: Ben Gurion (TLV)

Transfers in Israel centre on Ben Gurion airport, with traffic to Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and the Dead Sea, and pilgrimage and tour groups visiting religious sites.

Airwallex lists Israel as a supported registration location, and PayPal accepts ILS. Stripe is not available to companies registered in Israel.

## Payment gateways for Israel in TransferArc

- **Stripe** (International gateways): Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Needs an account registered in a country the gateway serves. https://www.transferarc.com/payment-gateways/stripe
- **Airwallex** (International gateways): Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay. Companies registered here can open an account. https://www.transferarc.com/payment-gateways/airwallex
- **PayPal** (International gateways): PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, American Express. Local account opening not confirmed — check with the gateway. https://www.transferarc.com/payment-gateways/paypal

## Where online payment helps operators in Israel

- **Ben Gurion transfers**: To Tel Aviv and Jerusalem hotels.
- **Tour and pilgrimage groups**: Coach and minibus transport paid in advance.
- **Dead Sea and Eilat**: Resort transfers.

## Which gateway to pick in Israel

- **Visitors from Asia or multi-currency**: Airwallex: cards, wallets, Alipay and WeChat Pay on its Hosted Payment Page.
- **Customers who prefer PayPal**: PayPal, as a second option next to a card gateway.

## Sources and verification

- https://stripe.com/global
- https://help.airwallex.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4408591334937
- https://developer.paypal.com/reference/currency-codes/
- Central bank or regulator: Bank of Israel (https://www.boi.org.il/)
- Last verified 2026-11-11

## Frequently asked questions.

### Which payment gateways can a transfer company in Israel use in TransferArc?

Stripe, Airwallex and PayPal. They are connected under Finance → Online payments with your own merchant account.

### Can a company registered in Israel open a Stripe account?

No. Israel is not on Stripe’s list of supported countries; Airwallex accepts companies registered there.

### Can customers pay in instalments?

Not as a separate option through Airwallex or PayPal in TransferArc; the card issuer may offer its own instalments.

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