In short: Suits residents and new immigrants who are fine with Hebrew or English and value the bit and Business apps. The main limits are no Russian in the website menu and no public terms for non-residents.
Terms for non-residents
- Non-residents
- Limited
- Remote account opening
- No
- Visa / Mastercard
- Check with the bank
- Russian-language support
- No / not stated
- Assets
- NIS 809.5 billion at 30 June 2026 (about USD 272 billion at 2.978)
- Net profit
- about NIS 2.5 billion in the second quarter of 2026, ROE 15%
- Cost-income
- 30.6% in the second quarter of 2026
- Website languages
- Hebrew, English, Arabic, Ukrainian; no Russian in the menu
- Apps
- Bank Hapoalim, Capital Market, Business, open, bit (payments between people)
- Quarterly dividend
- NIS 1.24 billion, half of profit; part is paid through share buybacks
- Owner
- Public company (TASE: POLI)
- Founded
- 1921
Pros
- Second-largest bank in the country by assets at 30 June 2026
- Its own app for payments between people, bit
- Website in Hebrew, English, Arabic and Ukrainian
- Account transfer service from another bank on the website
Cons and limits
- No Russian in the website menu
- Pages for new immigrants and non-residents were not found on the public website
- In early 2026 the bank asked immigrants from Russia for tax residency information
- Mobile app languages are not stated
## About the bank
Bank Hapoalim was founded in 1921 and operates as a public company (TASE: POLI). At 30 June 2026 its assets were NIS 809.5 billion, about USD 272 billion at 2.978. That is second place after Leumi: the earlier view of Hapoalim as the country's largest bank is out of date.
In the second quarter of 2026 the bank earned about NIS 2.5 billion in net profit, with ROE of 15% and cost-income of 30.6%. The board declared a dividend of NIS 1.24 billion, half of the quarter's profit, with part paid through share buybacks. The special levy on banks introduced by law for 2026 will cost Hapoalim about NIS 950 million.
## Account for non-residents and Russians
Hapoalim is aimed at residents of Israel. Public pages have no separate sections for new immigrants and non-residents, and the English version of the website collects materials on the bank's international presence and cooperation with financial institutions. Terms, thresholds and documents for foreigners are given at a branch.
General rules apply to Russians: legal status in Israel, a visit in person and a source-of-funds check. In early 2026 the bank was among those that asked immigrants from Russia to confirm tax residency.
Language is the main question for a Russian-speaking client. The website is available in Hebrew, English, Arabic and Ukrainian, there is no Russian in the menu, and support in Russian by phone and at branches is not officially declared.
## Cards and payments
The bank's materials list the apps Bank Hapoalim, Capital Market, Business, open and bit. The last is a separate app for payments between people. Specific card products and fees are not named on public pages.
Mir and SBP are unavailable: after 2022 Israeli banks do not work with most Russian financial institutions. Pay with Visa and Mastercard cards.
## Fees and limits
Hapoalim publishes its fees on its website. From October 2026 a fee reform begins in the country: the maximum fee for an immediate-debit card is NIS 7 a month, and the basic account management fee is up to NIS 10 a month for 100 transactions.
Pensions from Russia practically do not arrive through Israeli banks at present.
## Who it suits
- Israeli residents and new immigrants who are comfortable in Hebrew or English.
- Those who pay between people through bit and use separate apps for business and the capital market.
- Those who are not looking for special terms for non-residents.
If you need Russian-language service and separate units for foreigners, compare Discount and Mizrahi-Tefahot.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bank Hapoalim the largest bank in Israel?
No. By assets at 30 June 2026 it is second: NIS 809.5 billion against NIS 947.3 billion for Leumi. Third is Mizrahi-Tefahot (NIS 581 billion).
How do I log in to my Hapoalim online account?
Online banking login is on the bank's official website. Go only to the site's address and do not open links from mailings and messages.
Does Hapoalim offer support in Russian?
There is no Russian in the website menu: Hebrew, English, Arabic and Ukrainian are available. Support in Russian by phone or at branches is not officially declared. If Russian matters, look at Discount or Leumi.
What is the bit app?
It is a payment app for transfers between people and is among Hapoalim's apps.
Does Hapoalim work with Mir cards?
No. Israeli banks do not work with Russian banks because of sanctions, and Mir and SBP are unavailable.
Can I transfer an account to Hapoalim from another bank?
The bank's website offers an account transfer service.