Exchanges & Transfers in Israel: real experience from chats

From real experience

• To transfer money from Israel to Russia, consider using VTB bank. Their mobile app has an option for international transfers to Russia, routing funds via Kazakhstan. The process involves converting rubles to dollars at the bank's exchange rate, with an automatically calculated commission. The maximum transfer amount is 350,000 rubles, and the transfer typically takes about a week.
• To transfer money from an Israeli bank account to Belarus, if direct transfers of ILS to BYN/RUB are not feasible, one suggested method is to find individuals in exchange chats willing to buy Israeli Shekels (ILS) for Russian Rubles (RUB), which can then be transferred to Belarus.
• To transfer money from Israel to Russia, "Zolotaya Korona" (Golden Crown) via Global Money Transfer kiosks in shopping centers ("canyons") can be used, though its availability and functionality vary by city (e.g., reported to work in Arad, but not consistently in Ashkelon). Another method involves finding private exchangers who accept cash in Israel and arrange a transfer in Russia.
• Zolotaya Korona money transfers from Russia/Belarus can no longer be received via the partner 'GMT' in Israel. Alternative partners available for cash pickup include S.T.B. Union, Money Change, and WIC. Recipients should check the 'Points' section in the Zolotaya Korona mobile app or the official website for an up-to-date list of active branches and contact details.
• For transfers from Israel to Russia, STB Union is a recommended app. It allows sending funds to Russian cards using an Israeli card. Opening an STB Union card and funding it via bank transfer can result in lower fees and better exchange rates. Detailed information is available within the app.

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