Israelis Set New Record for Credit Card Spending in June 2026

Data from the Israeli credit card company Sheba, released on Wednesday, reveals that public spending via credit cards in Israel reached a record high in June 2026. Total purchases amounted to 51.529 billion shekels, marking a 23.6% increase compared to June 2025, when spending was 41.694 billion shekels. This rise corresponds to an increase of over 9.8 billion shekels year-over-year.

The June 2025 figures were notably affected by the 13-day "With a Lion" military operation, which imposed restrictions on economic activity. In June 2026, the average daily expenditure also surpassed a significant milestone, reaching 1.718 billion shekels for the first time, up 1.6% from May 2026's daily average of 1.691 billion shekels.

These figures indicate a strong rebound and growth in consumer spending in Israel, with June 2026 setting new benchmarks for credit card transactions both monthly and daily. The data highlights increased economic activity and consumer confidence following the previous year's operational disruptions.