What banks are linked to the US and Israel?

Written by Editorial Team | Last Updated: August 2026

Several prominent financial institutions maintain deep commercial, operational, and correspondent ties bridging the United States and Israel. Major Israeli banking institutions—such as Bank Hapoalim, Bank Leumi, Israel Discount Bank, and First International Bank of Israel—operate active branches, subsidiary offices, or specialized corporate banking centers in major U.S. financial hubs like New York. Conversely, massive U.S. money-center banks, including Citibank and JPMorgan Chase, maintain robust correspondent banking relationships and financial technology partnerships with Israeli institutions to facilitate bilateral trade, venture capital financing, and cross-border investments.

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