Restricted accounts and customers
The database of restricted customers and accounts in the State of Israel contains information on restricted customers and restricted bank accounts as required by the Checks Without Cover Law, 5741–1981. In addition to information on customers whose accounts have been restricted due to the refusal of 10 or more checks, the database contains information regarding the following:
- Debtors who have been restricted by the courts due to bankruptcy proceedings.
- Citizens who have been restricted by the Enforcement and Collections Registrar as part of enforcement and collections proceedings, debt consolidation proceedings, or legal proceedings initiated in order to collect debts.
- Citizens who have been restricted by the Center for Collection of Fines, Levies, and Expenses as part of the collection of debts to government authorities and other agencies or corporations.
- People refusing to grant a divorce who have been restricted by the Rabbinic Courts.
Personal area for restricted customers
The personal area is intended for customers who are under restriction. It enables them to obtain an updated picture of their personal situation, provides important information and contact details of relevant entities they can contact. In addition, they can easily and rapidly general a status certification attesting to their status.
Files on restricted accounts
In order to help people avoid receiving checks without cover, the Bank of Israel publishes on its website a list of restricted accounts and the date on which the restriction is to be lifted, as well as a list of restricted customers under aggravated circumstances in accordance with Section 14 of the Checks Without Cover Law. 5741–1981 and subject to the Privacy Protection Law, 5741–1981.
Contacting the Restricted Accounts Section:
Online contact form regarding account restrictions
