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Israel · Banking & PaymentsBit
Israel's leading peer-to-peer payment app - send money instantly, pay online, and manage group expenses.
What it helps with
- Paying a friend backBy phone number.
- Splitting a billGroup payments.
- Paying small shopsInstead of cash.
About Bit
Bit (ביט) is a mobile payment app developed by Bank Hapoalim that has become Israel's dominant way to send money between friends and family, used by customers of every bank nationwide rather than only Hapoalim customers.
Key Features
- Instant P2P Transfers: Send and receive money from your balance or linked card in a few taps.
- Pay Online Without a Card: Check out on supported websites and apps using Bit instead of typing card details.
- Group Collections: Create a group for a gift or shared expense and automatically remind everyone to pay their share.
- Bills & Refunds: Pay municipal tax (Arnona) directly in the app and receive insurance or pension refunds without paperwork.
How to Get Started
- Download the Bit app and register with an Israeli mobile number and bank account.
- Link a debit or credit card, or keep a balance inside the app.
- To send money, enter the amount and choose a contact or phone number.
- To pay a business, select Bit at checkout online or scan a QR code in store.
Before you use it
- Sign-up: Needs an Israeli bank account and an Israeli mobile number, so short-term visitors usually cannot use it.
- Limits: There are daily and monthly transfer limits.
Local number needed
Local ID needed
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Bit work with a foreign bank card in Israel?
- Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is Bit available in English?
- Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Bit?
- Yes, Bit requires a local phone number to register.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Bit?
- Yes, Bit requires local ID or residency status.
- Where can I use Bit?
- iOS · Android
- How much does Bit cost?
- Free for personal transfers