so its much more simple then people may think nowdays?
by "us checks" you mean i get checks by mail and then go deposit them in an israeli bank that will accept them?
so the option of the site deposit the money directly to my israeli bank acount isnt an option?
btw i think we have here american "HSBC Bank plc", will it just be easier to open an acount there?
Best option for you would be opening a "foreign currency" account as an add-on to your current account (Leumi or Hapoalim or whatever) and then setting up the international DEBIT card with that foreign currency account. Part of the $$$ can always be transfered to shkalim, asmuch as you need and the rest stays in the account for the use with aff. networks and PPC providers. Aff networks will wire you money there, with your debit you will be able to pay adwords, msn, etc.
I've been getting checks for 2 years and it all goes well, but its pain in the ass to wait for the check clearance. Some banks like to stay on the safe side, so they may prologue the clearance waiting period without any logical reason!
HSBC has the office for corporate accounts and investments only and no personal banking is possible with them here, so that as an option is off!