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Israeli Shekel (ILS) is the currency of Israel, issued by the Bank of Israel. Track any ILS cross-border SWIFT payment free with Ohmyfin — paste your UETR or bank reference to see the live status.
Details
ILS settles via Zahav (the BOI RTGS). Cross-border ILS uses SWIFT MT103 through Bank Hapoalim, Bank Leumi or Mizrahi-Tefahot.
Typical processing time: 1-2 business days.
On a SWIFT MT103, the ILS amount appears in field 32A together with the value date. The currency code is part of the ISO 4217 standard, so "ILS" means the same thing in every bank in the world.
If your ILS payment is missing or stuck, the most common reasons are correspondent-bank cut-off times, sanctions screening on the beneficiary or originator, or a missing field on the MT103 (purpose-of-payment, beneficiary address). Ohmyfin shows you exactly where the payment is in the chain.
Quick facts
At-a-glance specifications
ISO 4217 code
ILS
Full name
Israeli Shekel
Country / region
Israel
Central bank
Bank of Israel
Typical SWIFT speed
1-2 business days.
Key facts
ISO 4217 code: ILS
Issued by: Bank of Israel
Country / region: Israel
Typical SWIFT speed: 1-2 business days.
Tracked free on Ohmyfin via UETR or bank reference
Frequently asked questions
How long does a ILS SWIFT payment take?
1-2 business days.
Can Ohmyfin track ILS payments?
Yes — paste your UETR or MT103 reference and Ohmyfin returns the latest available SWIFT status of any ILS payment, including which correspondent bank holds it.
What do I need to send a ILS payment?
The beneficiary IBAN or account number, the beneficiary bank BIC (SWIFT code), and the beneficiary name and address. For larger amounts, a purpose-of-payment code is usually required.
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