Election Day: How much did Israelis spend on credit cards?
Data from MAX reveals that the average credit card expenditure on election day stands at 202 shekels – a decrease of about 15% compared to the previous elections. 59% of spending was on food and beverages, and 53% of purchases were made online.
Data from MAX reveals that the average credit card expenditure on election day for the 26th Knesset, as of 10:00 AM, stands at 202 shekels – a decrease of about 15% compared to the election day in 2022. About 59% of spending was recorded in the food and beverage sector, 16% in leisure and entertainment, and 10% in clothing and footwear. About 53% of purchases were made online, with an average amount of 263 shekels, compared to 147 shekels for in-person purchases. Residents of the Galilee and valleys lead in average spending (208 shekels), followed by the Sharon and southern coastal plain (207 shekels) and Gush Dan (202 shekels). The data is based on an analysis of approximately four million credit cards.