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Daily Life & Shopping
Common financial terms you'll encounter every day in stores, restaurants, and services.
כספומט
Kaspomat
An ATM machine. Israeli banks charge fees for using other banks' ATMs. Look for your own bank's machines to avoid extra charges.
Literal: "ATM / Cash Machine"קופה
Kupa
The payment register or checkout counter. Also used to refer to the cashier themselves.
Literal: "Checkout / Register"הנחה
Hanacha
A price reduction or discount. Olim often receive hanachot (discounts) on Arnona, Mas Rechisha, and other government fees.
Literal: "Discount"מבצע
Mivtza
A promotional offer or sale. Israeli supermarkets run frequent mivtzaim - common format is "1+1" (buy one get one) or percentage off.
Literal: "Sale / Promotion"קבלה
Kabala
A receipt or proof of purchase. Keep kabbalot for warranty claims, tax deductions (if self-employed), and expense tracking.
Literal: "Receipt"משלוח
Mishloach
A delivery or shipment. Common in online shopping and supermarket delivery services across Israel.
Literal: "Delivery"כניסה חופשית
Knisa Chofsheet
Free entry or admission. Seen on signs at parks, museums (on certain days), and public events.
Literal: "Free Entry / Admission"אחריות
Achrayut
A product warranty or guarantee. Israeli consumer law provides minimum warranty periods for electronics and appliances.
Literal: "Warranty"החזרת כסף
Hashavat Kesef
A money-back refund. Israeli consumer protection law allows returns within 14 days for most purchases.
Literal: "Refund"תשלומים
Tashlumim
Payment installments. A uniquely Israeli habit - almost any purchase can be split into interest-free monthly tashlumim on your credit card.
Literal: "Installments"פטור ממע"מ
Patur mi-Ma'am
Exempt from Value Added Tax (18%). Applies to certain goods, services, and to Osek Patur businesses below the VAT threshold.
Literal: "VAT Exempt"