How to send money to Israel from India with the best INR-ILS rate

The exchange rate determines the price you’ll pay for New Israeli Sheqel when sending Indian Rupee to Israel.

The rate between the Indian Rupee and New Israeli Sheqel is currently 0.0316.

The total cost of money transfers from India to Israel is a combination of fees and exchange rates. Get the best of both, and you will be getting a good deal.

• The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The mid-market rate for INR-ILS is currently 0.0316 ILS per Indian Rupee. Providers offering services closer to this rate will ensure more New Israeli Sheqel for your Indian Rupees.

• Fees: Transfer fees are charged alongside a transfer. The company offering the lowest fee is Ria Money Transfer, charging 4 INR per transfer. In all cases, we recommend searching for your exact send amount as fees may change.

• Amount Received: Money transfer companies will show you the amount eventually received in New Israeli Sheqel. Simply, the higher the amount received in India, the lower the cost of sending from Israel.

Sometimes, waiting a day or two can help you get more ILS for the same amount of Indian Rupee. Using a forward contract that also allows you to lock in an agreed exchange rate between India and Israel.

Sending money via a bank transfer is the recommended option for sending money from India to Israel.

Here are all the ways to send money from India to Israel:

Bank transfers

Paying via a bank transfer is often the better option for sending money from India to Israel.

By using a money transfer company such as Ria Money Transfer for transfers from India to Israel, you can send money and while benefit from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than you would get with a traditional bank. 


Debit and prepaid cards

Sending money from India to Israel with a debit or a prepaid card is easy with Western Union Agent.


Western Union Agent is a one of the better options in the market for international debit card transfers from India to Israel.

Credit cards

Not many money transfer companies offer direct credit card deposits, because it is more expensive for everyone (especially with high cash advance fees).

We recommend using a bank transfer or a debit card transfer if you can; otherwise, make a quick comparison to find the latest deal.

Some services between India and Israel have minimum or maximum thresholds on how much you can transfer. This is applies when receiving money in Israel as well.

Companies will offer different rates and fees for different transfer amounts. For regular transfers to Israel, use Wise. The combination of rates and fees when sending from India to Israel is the most competitive, even at larger amounts.

Also, always check with the recipient and understand any declarations needed on large amounts of money leaving India, or entering Israel. Mis-understanding these could result in a slower, or even failed, transfer.

There are different ways to receive New Israeli Sheqel in Israel. This includes a direct bank deposit, cash pickup, a mobile wallet or receiving money into a multi-currency account.

Not all providers serving transfers from India to Israel will offer every method for incoming New Israeli Sheqel, so it’s best to check ahead of time.

One of the more common ways to transfer from India into New Israeli Sheqel is directly into a bank account. Wise is the best company for bank transfers between India and Israel.

And if you need cash right away, check if cash pickup is an option for transfers between India and Israel.

Mobile wallet services and payment apps like PayPal, Xoom, and CashApp are popular too, but they come with more limitations and higher costs compared to money transfer providers like Ria Money Transfer.

When signing up to and sending Indian Rupee to Israel, through a money transfer company, you will have to verify your ID.

The precise documents you need will vary and in some cases you will need more than one.

For the most part however, in India this will be a government issued ID such as a passport or driver's license. In Israel it will be similar, although this should only be needed if you are opening a new account in Israel, or collecting in cash. Sending to an existing bank account in Israel shouldn’t require any additional ID checks.

Large transactions between India and Israel, are subject to additional checks. A provider may ask you for proof of address or may want to carry out a proof of funds check.

One of the reasons Wise has scored so highly for transfers to Israel is their easy sign up process in India.

When sending large amounts of money between India and Israel there will potentially be a tax declaration to consider.

Some transfers into New Israeli Sheqel may need to be reported to tax authorities in Israel, particularly where inheritance or property purchases are involved.

Tax limits and personal allowances will change in Israel based on age, income and a few other elements. When in doubt, please contact a tax professional in India or Israel to discuss your personal circumstances.