This is because of Apple's significant market share in Israel and its way of keeping users within a closed system Smaller businesses have been given until the end of July 2021 to make the transition, and Gas stations and businesses that sell primarily online have until the end of July 2022
It's thought that the infrastructure required for Apple Pay has been in place for a while now, with false starts caused by issues in the local economy brought on by the pandemic Or maybe banks, who, when combined, are far richer than Apple, should create a Joint Venture to build their own smart phone

Apple Pay launches in Israel more than six years after its US debut

Now evolving technologies are changing the ground rules and making it clear that what was - is not what will be.

Apple Pay may soon launch in Israel, banking service leak suggests
The launch means that customers of all banks and credit card companies in Israel will now be able to add the credit card or direct debit card to
Apple Pay launches in Israel
Use Apple Pay to make purchases in all kinds of apps and never enter your card details again
Apple Pay in Israel
It seemed I needed to first download an app from CAL and then connect to Apple Pay
Under Apple's contract with Israeli banks and credit card companies, Apple will pay a 0 In any case, it seems that in recent years - and even more so in recent months - banks, credit card companies and other players holding a large and potentially valuable customer base that actually uses their services, are marking this as a strategic area
Some features, applications, and services may not be available in all regions or all languages Banks worry about every percent, so I can see why they don't like Apple taking anything

Apple Pay

It appears multiple banks have signed on with Apple, with the iPhone maker receiving around 0.

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Apple Pay in Israel now live with all banks but not all cards
Those apps are currently available only on Android phones, so the introduction of Apple Pay will provide a new service for the estimated 30% of the market using iPhones
Apple Pay might finally be coming to Israel next month
Apple Pay expected to launch in Israel next week
It wouldn't even have to be a phone, it could be a smart belt buckle or something else that we all carry