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Banking
There are many bank located in Rehovot which can offer international services.
Bank Leumi is the bank on campus.
They are used to dealing with foreign residents and offer a range of services. If you will be in Israel for more than 6 months, then you can open a bank account in Israel.
Opening an account takes approximately 45 minutes, and you should bring with you 2 forms of ID.
If you wish to have an international credit card, or cheques from your bank account, then you will need to deposit some funds upon opening the account.
Opening Hours:
Sun, Tue, Wed - 09.00 - 14.30
Mon & Thu - 09.00 - 13.30, 16.00 - 18.30
There are a range of other banks located within Rehovot, however, for most of our guests the bank on campus is most convenient.
Bank Hapoalim - 179 Herzl Street; Rehovot; 76110
Israel Discount Bank - 190 Herzl Street; Rehovot; 76268
Mercantile Discount Bank - 208 Herzl Street; Rehovot; 76111
Union Bank of Israel - 1 Echad Ha'am Street; Rehovot; 76110
Currency Exchange
The Israel Post Office can exchange currency, comission free..