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If you are living or temporarily traveling in Israel; maximizing your american CC usage in Israel for traveling and points accrual
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Best american CC's for use while in Israel (with no forex):
Chase cards click here
CSR, $300 travel credit including CityCar, public transportation purchases, taxis
Marriot Premier, United Explorer, CSP
Freedom/Freedom Unlimited-only when making online purchases from US stores

Did you know that some places in Israel are registered under the travel category so you will receive 3x whereas some places are not registered as a travel category then you only receive 1x with the CSR? Or a restaurant that is not categorized as a restaurant, so you only receive 1x instead of 3x? Are you aware of this??

I'm looking for people who live here to post what they have found. I have found that some stores are properly categorized while others are not. we are strictly speaking about maximizing american cc usage and points accrual.

Maybe some other people have experience using other american CC's like the Amex Plat and will share their experiences, or people with the new Capital One cc.

Which american credit card(s) do you use while in Israel?

This is a long needed post for those who are playing the credit card game from Israel.

« Last edited by yman on February 18, 2019, 03:31:51 PM »

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any new updates or tips for anyone to share? @grodnoking @davidrotts63 ????

Not really, but I can say that Amex Israel has been on fire with some really nice promotions lately.  Today they posted a promo for 100 ILS completely free (no minimum and can be combined with sales) for Castro.  Also $20 off $100+ at the TLV Duty Free, again no fine print.  Not long ago they had 20 off 100 ILS at SuperPharm online, etc. etc.

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Not really, but I can say that Amex Israel has been on fire with some really nice promotions lately.  Today they posted a promo for 100 ILS completely free (no minimum and can be combined with sales) for Castro.  Also $20 off $100+ at the TLV Duty Free, again no fine print.  Not long ago they had 20 off 100 ILS at SuperPharm online, etc. etc.

through which bank?

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through which bank?

Nothing to do with any of the banks... Amex cards issued in Israel

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Nothing to do with any of the banks... Amex cards issued in Israel

I meant which Israeli bank? or how do u sign up for an amex card issued here in Israel?

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I meant which Israeli bank? or how do u sign up for an amex card issued here in Israel?

You don't need to go through any bank.  Just signup for any of the cards online at americanexpress.co.il

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You don't need to go through any bank.  Just signup for any of the cards online at americanexpress.co.il

what do I click on? are you familiar if the cards have annual fees?