Question 1

Is Adesco safe for large transfers to Israel?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Adesco is licensed by the Israel Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority (License #57103). Client funds are held in segregated trust accounts at major Israeli banks. The only cost is a published spread listed on this page, with no hidden wire or transfer fees.

Question 2

Are there any hidden fees?

Accepted Answer

No. Adesco charges zero transfer fees, zero wire fees, and zero account fees. The only cost is a small, published spread between the market rate and your rate. The spread is listed on this page and visible before you confirm any transaction.

Question 3

How does Adesco compare to a bank?

Accepted Answer

Banks typically apply a hidden exchange rate markup and charge wire fees on every transfer. With Adesco, the only cost is a small, transparent spread that is published on our pricing page, and there are no wire fees. The spread is subtracted from the market rate, so you always know exactly what you are paying.

Question 4

What is a "spread" and how does it affect my rate?

Accepted Answer

The spread is the small difference between the live market rate and the rate you receive. For example, if the market rate is 1 USD = 3.1360 ILS and our spread is 0.0160 ILS, your rate would be 1 USD = 3.1200 ILS. The spread is the only cost. There are no additional fees.

Question 5

Do rates improve for larger transfers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The more you transfer, the better your rate. Transfers above $25,000 receive our best fixed spreads, and transfers above $1,000,000 receive our lowest rates. See the tier tables above for exact figures.

Question 6

Is there a minimum transfer amount?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The minimum conversion amount is $10,000 (or equivalent in other currencies). There is no maximum; we regularly handle transfers of $1,000,000 and above, and exchange rates improve as the amount increases.

Question 7

When is my rate locked?

Accepted Answer

Your rate is locked the moment an Adesco advisor executes your trade. The rate shown on the conversion screen is a live estimate. Your final, confirmed rate is set when the trade is executed — typically within minutes of your request.

Question 8

What currencies are supported?

Accepted Answer

We support US Dollars (USD), British Pounds (GBP), Euros (EUR), Swiss Francs (CHF), Canadian Dollars (CAD), Australian Dollars (AUD), and other major currencies. All can be converted to or from Israeli Shekels (ILS).

Question 9

Why is there an extra spread for real estate payments?

Accepted Answer

Real estate transactions involve multi-payment disbursement management. We coordinate payments to lawyers, tax authorities, developers, and sellers on your behalf. The additional 0.0010 ILS per 1 unit of foreign currency covers this coordination. You select the real estate purpose after the initial conversion screen, and the adjusted spread appears on the final review screen.

Amount (USD equivalent)	Regular Transfer	Real Estate Payment
$10,000 – $25,000	Starting at 0.0400, improving to 0.0160 ILS	Starting at 0.0400, improving to 0.0170 ILS
$25,000 – $500,000	0.0160 ILS fixed	0.0170 ILS fixed
$500,000 – $1,000,000	0.0150 ILS fixed	0.0160 ILS fixed
$1,000,000+	0.0130 ILS fixed	0.0140 ILS fixed

Amount (USD equivalent)	Spread
$10,000 – $25,000	Starting at 0.0425, improving to 0.0170 ILS
$25,000 – $500,000	0.0170 ILS fixed
$500,000 – $1,000,000	0.0160 ILS fixed
$1,000,000+	0.0140 ILS fixed

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