Master List: Israeli companies and sites that decline US cards

[moe8555]

in my store i pay something like 3% as opposed to 1.4 for israeli ccs. its very hard when im only making 10% on an item and 3 is going to the cc

You should look into CAL.  My local corner store has a great deal with 1% flat for both domestic and foreign cards.  Of course, you wouldn't be able to accept Amex though.

[moe8555]

Apparently Visa (maybe MasterCard too) has changed their process with foreign transactions. It used to be that the $ amount shown pending was not final. Now it seems that the exchange rate is determined immediately upon purchase. In theory that should be a good thing as I can choose to pay when the rate is up. However there is now more transparency in their rates. I see over and over again that they seem to be taking a premium of something like 0.5-1%.

I have also noticed this lately with MasterCard, even up to 1.2% a couple days ago on a "no FX fee" card.  I've been shifting my non-category purchases to an Israeli card since it is getting out of hand.

[Moshe Green]

You should look into CAL.  My local corner store has a great deal with 1% flat for both domestic and foreign cards.  Of course, you wouldn't be able to accept Amex though.

2 things:
#1: my processor works with the program i use to send/process recipts so its worth paying a bit more.
#2: often ill just put a big cc charge to go straight to my supplier, that way i dont even pay 1%

[Jack out of the box]

You should look into CAL.  My local corner store has a great deal with 1% flat for both domestic and foreign cards.  Of course, you wouldn't be able to accept Amex though.

Isn't it possible to run different cards through different processors automatically?

[moe8555]

Isn't it possible to run different cards through different processors automatically?

Not sure, I just know that his 1% flat arrangement was through CAL and he is unable to take Amex.  Not sure if it's due to being cheap or just ignorance about a more robust solution...

[Jack out of the box]

You should look into CAL.  My local corner store has a great deal with 1% flat for both domestic and foreign cards.  Of course, you wouldn't be able to accept Amex though.

In the office I work at they process through Cardcom and do not accept Amex or Diners. I believe the reason for the limitation is due to significant fee differences.

[tavster]

Any experience paying Jerusalem Arnona with US CC?

[B.D.Da'ehu]

Any experience paying Jerusalem Arnona with US CC?

I always do. Never had an issue, I used Amex this year.

[Aron27]

Any experience paying Jerusalem Arnona with US CC?

You can either pay for the whole thing online or you can call up to pay for part of it on the phone. But you cannot do monthly payments with an america CC. I call up a few times a year and pay it in parts.

[tavster]

You can either pay for the whole thing online or you can call up to pay for part of it on the phone. But you cannot do monthly payments with an america CC. I call up a few times a year and pay it in parts.

Thanks.
What card do you use? Do they accept Chase?

[njmacman]

Any way to get Rami Levy stores online to take an American card? I am not a citizen but would rather use Rami Levy than Shufersol online. My fake TZ doesn't work on their web site. Thanks.

[Danlover111]

Thanks.
What card do you use? Do they accept Chase?

I have payed with chase.

[B.D.Da'ehu]

Any way to get Rami Levy stores online to take an American card? I am not a citizen but would rather use Rami Levy than Shufersol online. My fake TZ doesn't work on their web site. Thanks.

IME it's not a TZ issue, they just don't take American CC (I've tried Chase and Amex). Worked for me with Israeli CC without a TZ.

[yfr bachur]

Golan Telecom charges a surcharge of 30 Shekels for paying with a foreign card. Anybody have experience paying using a US-based Paypal account with a US credit card?

@Jack out of the box successfully on multiple golan accounts.

[Aron27]

Any way to get Rami Levy stores online to take an American card? I am not a citizen but would rather use Rami Levy than Shufersol online. My fake TZ doesn't work on their web site. Thanks.

I have been able to us my BoA travel rewards Visa and Chase Reserve Visa... My Amex or Citi Premier Mastercard did not work..
My israeli drivers license number always works as a TZ for this stuff.

[Jack out of the box]

@Jack out of the box successfully on multiple golan accounts.

I've actually had them running that way for quite a while now.
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[njmacman]

I have been able to us my BoA travel rewards Visa and Chase Reserve Visa... My Amex or Citi Premier Mastercard did not work..
My israeli drivers license number always works as a TZ for this stuff.

I don't have an Israeli license and have tried my fake TZ with my CSR card.

[moe8555]

Anyone know if Pelephone accepts U.S. cards?