COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Mastercard maintains its leadership in the debit card market
In 2024, Mastercard maintained its leadership in the debit card market, achieving a penetration rate of over 90%. Its dominance is driven by the range of deals it offers, including discounts and exclusive experiences, which surpass those provided by Visa.
Max IT Finance Ltd records dynamic growth from a low base
Max IT Finance Ltd was the most dynamic issuer overall in 2024 in terms of cards in circulation and retail rsp sales, albeit coming from a relatively small base. It offers cash back and other sales and discounts, which are particularly attractive to consumers.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Debit 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 Debit 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 Debit 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 Debit Card Transactions in Israel?
- What are the major trends key to understanding Debit 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:
Debit Card Transactions
- Commercial Debit Card Transactions
- Personal Debit Card Transactions
Debit Card Transactions
Debit cards merge the functionality of both an ATM card and direct payment from a bank account (a check substitute in some markets). A debit card allows the cardholder to receive cash and monitor account activity at an ATM machine, as well as pay for goods and services via a point-of-sale terminal. A debit card payment transaction involves the automatic withdrawal of funds from the cardholder’s demand deposit bank account (checking or giro). Since the funds are removed from a bank account, no interest is charged on payments. Payments are tracked based on the country of residence / account issuance and include outbound spend while excluding inbound spend.
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