Tel Aviv's public transit card is the Rav-Kav card.
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Tel Aviv uses the Rav-Kav card. The Rav-Kav card covers buses and trains across Tel Aviv and greater Israel.
You can buy it at train stations or kiosks.
Usually yes — it's typically faster than buying paper tickets and often cheaper per ride, even for just a couple of days.
In some cities you can tap a contactless card or phone directly, though it's worth checking current signage or the transit authority's site, since not every system supports it yet.