Step-by-step

How to get & use BILS

From zero to your first BILS tokens — a complete walkthrough.

Getting your first BILS

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Step 1

Create a Bits of Gold account

Bits of Gold: create a free account. Bits of Gold is the official and only licensed issuer of BILS in Israel.

💡 Bits of Gold has been operating since 2013 and is licensed by the Israel Capital Market Authority.
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Step 2

Complete identity verification (KYC)

As a regulated financial service, Bits of Gold requires identity verification. You'll need a valid Israeli ID or passport. The process is entirely digital and takes a few minutes.

💡 KYC is required by Israeli law for all regulated financial services. Your documents are handled securely.
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Step 3

Connect your Israeli bank account

Link your Israeli bank account to your Bits of Gold profile. This is required to deposit shekels and receive BILS.

💡 All major Israeli banks are supported: Bank Hapoalim, Bank Leumi, Discount, Mizrahi, Bank of Jerusalem.
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Step 4

Deposit ILS and receive BILS

Transfer shekels from your bank account to your Bits of Gold account. Your ILS are converted to BILS at exactly 1:1. No fees for the conversion itself.

💡 Your BILS will appear in your wallet within minutes of the bank transfer clearing.
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Step 5

Transfer to your Solana wallet (optional)

Want to use BILS in DeFi or with other apps? Transfer your BILS to any Solana-compatible wallet like Phantom or Solflare.

💡 Always double-check wallet addresses before transferring. Solana transactions are irreversible.

What can you do with BILS?

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Send shekels globally

Transfer ILS to anyone worldwide in seconds. No SWIFT, no bank fees, no waiting days.

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Swap with USDC/USDT

Exchange between BILS and major USD stablecoins on Solana DEXes like Raydium or Jupiter.

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DeFi yield

Provide liquidity in BILS/USDC pools and earn yield on your shekel holdings.

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Merchant payments

Pay for goods and services at merchants who accept BILS payments.

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Still have questions?

Check our FAQ for answers to the most common questions about BILS.

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