US Dollar to Israeli Shekel (USD/ILS) Exchange Rate Today
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USD to ILS Conversion Table
Common amounts converted from US Dollar to Israeli Shekel at today's rate.
| US Dollar (USD) | Israeli Shekel (ILS) |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | — |
| 5 USD | — |
| 10 USD | — |
| 25 USD | — |
| 50 USD | — |
| 100 USD | — |
| 250 USD | — |
| 500 USD | — |
| 1,000 USD | — |
| 5,000 USD | — |
| 10,000 USD | — |
| 50,000 USD | — |
How much Israeli Shekel will you actually receive?
Estimated cost to convert USD 1,000 to ILS with different transfer services. Fees are sourced from published pricing pages and may vary by amount, payment method, and destination.
| Service | Rate | Fee | Total Cost | ILS received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | — | - | - | — |
| Wise Visit source Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Revolut Visit source Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Remitly Visit source Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| OFX Visit source Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| XE Visit source Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Typical bank Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Bureau de change Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Some links are affiliate links and may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. This does not affect our ranking - we sort by lowest total cost to you. Fees are estimates based on published pricing and may differ from your actual quote.
Planning a trip? What to know about USD/ILS
If you are travelling and need Israeli Shekel, the mid-market rate on this page is your benchmark. Your bank, card, or bureau de change will add their own markup. Use the provider comparison table above to see how much you would actually receive. For practical tips on getting the best rate at your destination, see the travel advice section below.
USD/ILS rate statistics
Is today's USD/ILS rate good or bad?
We compare today's live US Dollar to Israeli Shekel mid-market rate against its 30-day and 52-week trading range. When the rate is near the top of its recent range, USD holders get more Israeli Shekel per unit - a better time to convert. When it is near the bottom, you may want to watch and wait.
The live analysis below updates throughout market hours and shows exactly where today's rate sits in context.
What is the USD/ILS exchange rate?
The USD/ILS rate tracks how many Israeli Shekel one US Dollar buys. The US dollar is the world's primary reserve currency, appearing on one side of roughly 88% of all forex trades (BIS 2022). Federal Reserve interest rate policy is the dominant driver for any pair involving USD.
USD is issued by the Federal Reserve (ranked 1st globally - meaning it's the 1st most bought and sold currency in the world). ILS is issued by the Bank of Israel (BOI) (ranked 25th). Full USD profile | Full ILS profile
US Dollar to Israeli Shekel is commonly checked by travellers to Israel and tech workers with connections to Tel Aviv.
What drives this rate? Bank of Israel rate decisions, Israel's tech sector performance (a major source of FX inflows), natural gas revenues, geopolitical developments, and broad USD sentiment.
Is today's USD/ILS rate good or bad?
The US Dollar to Israeli Shekel mid-market rate shown above is the reference price before any provider adds fees or markup. It is not a guaranteed quote - your bank, card issuer, or transfer service will offer a different rate that includes their margin.
On a typical conversion, banks add 2-4% to this rate. The gap between the mid-market rate and what you actually receive is the real cost of converting - often larger than any flat fee. Use the mid-market rate on this page as your benchmark, then compare what your bank or transfer provider actually delivers.
Converting US Dollar to Israeli Shekel? Read this first
Converting to Israeli Shekels? Israel has a modern card-based economy - Visa and Mastercard are accepted nearly everywhere. Post office (Doar) branches and bank ATMs offer reasonable rates. Avoid airport bureaux, which charge significant premiums.
Watch out: The USD/ILS rate moves 24 hours a day on weekdays. If you are converting a meaningful amount, compare providers using the mid-market rate on this page as your benchmark.
Did you know?
- The US $100 bill is the most counterfeited denomination globally - the Secret Service estimates about 0.01% of all hundreds in circulation are fake.
Frequently asked questions
What moves the USD/ILS exchange rate?
Bank of Israel rate decisions, Israel's tech sector performance (a major source of FX inflows), natural gas revenues, geopolitical developments, and broad USD sentiment.
Is it better to use a card or withdraw cash for Israeli Shekel?
For most travelers, a card with no foreign transaction fee is the simplest and cheapest option - provided you always choose to pay in Israeli Shekel (the local currency) rather than US Dollar. Choosing your home currency triggers Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC), which typically adds 3-5% on top. If you need cash, withdraw from ATMs in-country rather than exchanging at airports.
Learn more
- Fed H.10 Foreign Exchange Rates - Official daily USD rates from the Federal Reserve
- BOI - Exchange Rates - Bank of Israel daily rates
How this rate is calculated
We prefer a direct rate from our primary data source when one is available. If a direct quote is unavailable, we compute a cross-rate through a major intermediary currency (usually USD or EUR). When a rate is derived rather than directly quoted, we label it on the page. Full methodology.