Hundreds of Thousands Overpay Bank Fees in Israel, New Caps to Ease Costs
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By עוזי גרסטמן
First reported by Calcalist · Jul 28, 2026
What happened
A Bank of Israel report shows average monthly bank fees for accounts and debit cards rose to 31.6 shekels, with many customers overpaying by up to four times. Smaller investors pay higher fees, and those without fee plans face steep costs. Digital banking and upcoming reforms, including fee caps starting October and a unified account service by 2027, aim to reduce these expenses.
- 01Average monthly bank account and debit card fees rose 8.6% to 31.6 shekels.
- 02Securities fees now represent 33% of household bank fee income, surpassing account fees.
- 03Small investment portfolios pay up to double the management fees of larger ones.
- 04Customers without fee plans can pay up to four times more per transaction than those with plans.
- 05Digital transactions cost about 70% less than teller transactions, yet many still pay higher fees.
- 06New regulations from October will cap debit card fees and unify account management fees by 2027.
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