COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
IsraCard Ltd leads in cards in circulation with its wide range of options
In 2024, Visa led in cards in circulation, with Mastercard close behind across both personal and commercial charge cards. However, in terms of retail spend, American Express topped the commercial charge card category, reflecting its strong acceptance in the US and the close business ties many Israeli companies have with American partners.
ICC CAL’s performance supported by its move into co-branded cards
ICC CAL Ltd was the most dynamic issuer overall in terms of cards in circulation as it is increasingly moving into co-branded cards with its El Al Fly card and Lufthansa cards, which is helping to grow its consumer base.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Charge Card Transactions industry in Israel with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Charge Card Transactions industry in Israel, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Charge Card Transactions in Israel report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Charge Card Transactions in Israel?
- What are the major trends key to understanding Charge Card Transactions in Israel?
- How has COVID-19, recession and macroeconomic volatility impacted the market?
- How long will the market take to recover? What are the opportunities now?
- How will political context and shifting cultural values shape future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Charge Cards in Israel - Category analysis
Charge Cards in Israel - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Constrained growth in 2025
Consumer preference for credit cards impacts charge cards
Limited expansion with a migration to digital payment systems and the rise of fintech players
Increasing reliance on more flexible credit cards
Rise in cryptocurrency cards
IsraCard Ltd leads in cards in circulation with its wide range of options
ICC CAL’s performance supported by its move into co-branded cards
Credit Cards in Israel - Category analysis
Credit Cards in Israel - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Rising cost of living and incentives fuel growth in 2025
Significant changes among credit card operators following the Strum Law
Strong demand for credit cards supported by issuers offering a variety of incentives
Impact of higher interest rates and VAT increase
Difference between consumers using credit cards depending on their status
Rising cost of living to drive credit card usage
Benefits of the liberalisation of the credit card industry
Fintech players Rapyd and Mesh Payments set to shake up the market
Visa leads, maintaining strong visibility and a significant presence in co-branded offerings
ICC CAL most dynamic issuer, expanding partnerships ahead of its sale
Debit Cards in Israel - Category analysis
Debit Cards in Israel - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Debt caution and rising competition from credit cards in 2025
Modest growth with rising consumer concern about debt levels
Increasing number of consumers shift toward credit cards
Growth supported by consumers seeking to manage their spending
Expansion limited by rapid rise in credit card usage
Potential renewed interest
Mastercard maintains its leadership in the debit card market
Max IT Finance Ltd records dynamic growth from a low base
Pre-Paid Cards in Israel - Category analysis
Pre-Paid Cards in Israel - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Modest growth with rising demand for credit cards
Pre-paid cards remain popular for children and young adults
Impact of fintech Prepay
Growth supported by consumers seeking to control their spending
Open loop cards set to benefit from the resumption of international travel
Migration towards digital forms of payment will impact physical cards
Max IT Finance retains its overall lead
IsraCard benefits from its wide national reach in open loop pre-paid cards
Financial Cards and Payments in Israel - Industry Overview
Strong momentum in Israel’s credit market in 2025
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Reliance on credit cards to cover the rising cost of living
Increasing number of co-branded cards
Fintech players granted licences to operate in Isreal in July 2025
Slowed growth of cards in circulation as consumers increasingly opt for virtual cards
Leading issuer IsraCard Ltd acquired by Delek Group
ICC CAL the most dynamic issuer due to heightened market interest
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Charge Card Transactions
- Commercial Charge Card Transactions
- Personal Charge Card Transactions
Charge Card Transactions
A charge card (sometimes referred to as a Travel and Entertainment card) shares the “pay later” component with credit cards. However, charge card balances normally have to be paid off monthly and do not attract interest charges. Charge cards typically possess high (or even no) pre-set spending limits and may carry a high annual fee. Payments are tracked based on the country of residence / account issuance and include outbound spend while excluding inbound spend.
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This report originates from Passport, our Charge Card Transactions research and analysis database.
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