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PayBoxPayBox

Israel E-wallet Foreigners restricted Not a bank · not insured ★ 3.8
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OperatorIsracard (Israel)
Minimum top-upNo top-up; from linked account/card
Main feesFree for buyers; debited from linked account/card.
Local bank neededLink an Israeli account/card
How to sign upApp — link account/card, phone/P2P and merchant QR
Sign-up timeMinutes with local account
Data baseline 2026-10. Editor-verified, but rules change — confirm with the official site before applying. Data transparency →

About this wallet

One of Israel’s main mobile payments — P2P by phone and merchant QR, rivaling BIT.

!Not a bank. PayBox is Isracard’s mobile payment; funds come from linked accounts/cards, not held by PayBox.

Can foreigners or tourists open it?

Limited. Needs an Israeli account and phone; foreigners with one can use it.

Advantages

  • Broad Israeli coverage
  • Free for buyers
  • Easy P2P and QR

Limitations

  • Local accounts only
  • Foreigners need local account
  • No international use

What you need

  • Israeli account/card
  • App
  • Phone

No top-up; from linked account/card｜Free for buyers; debited from linked account/card.

How to sign up

  1. Install PayBox
  2. Link local account/card
  3. Pay/request via phone or QR
  4. Scan at merchant

Limits & protection

Per-transaction/daily by account

FAQ

Can a foreigner or tourist open PayBox?

Limited. Needs an Israeli account and phone; foreigners with one can use it.

Do I need a local bank account or a local phone number for PayBox?

Local bank account: Link an Israeli account/card. Items typically needed: Israeli account/card; App; Phone.

What documents are required to open PayBox?

Typically: Israeli account/card; App; Phone.

How do I sign up for and top up PayBox?

How to sign up: App — link account/card, phone/P2P and merchant QR (Minutes with local account). Steps: 1) Install PayBox 2) Link local account/card 3) Pay/request via phone or QR 4) Scan at merchant Fees: Free for buyers; debited from linked account/card.

Are there limits on PayBox? Is the balance deposit-insured?

Per-transaction/daily by account

Ready? Open it officially

E-wallet rules change often — always follow the latest instructions in the official app.

Open on official site ↗ We charge no fees and cannot guarantee approval — always apply through official channels.

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