Foreign-issued bank cards cannot be used in Russia. payinrussia.com Once you cross the border, the everyday convenience you normally enjoy is no longer available: you cannot simply pay for coffee, request a cab, or purchase a ticket to a museum. You have to find a currency exchange office, keep cash on hand, and cut back on impulse purchases.

A convenient solution is PayInRussia. This service enables visitors from other countries to pay for goods and services in Russia through their smartphones. You do not need cash or visit a bank branch.

Which purchases and services can you pay for?

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• taxi rides and delivery services;
  
• hotels and airline tickets;
  
• coffee shops and restaurants;
  
• shops and shopping centers;
  
• tickets to museums and events;
  
• orders placed with Russian online retailers and marketplaces.
  

How does it work?

Sign up before your journey while you are still in your home country. To complete the registration:

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• upload a scan of your passport;
  
• take a photo of yourself;
  
• complete a brief identity check. Your information is processed automatically, and no text messages sent to a Russian phone number are required.
  

Deposit money into your account using a foreign-issued bank card or a supported international payment service before you arrive in Russia.

Make payments for your purchases:

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• At physical points of sale: scan the QR code at the checkout. A connection to the internet via Wi-Fi or mobile data is necessary.
  
• Online: make purchases from online shops and reserve accommodation and purchase tickets right in the application.
  

What makes it convenient?

PayInRussia has been designed specifically for international tourists:

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• you are not required to be a resident of Russia;
  
• you do not have to set up a bank account in Russia;
  
• you can avoid visiting bank branches or currency exchange offices;
  
• you can create an account and add funds before you travel;
  
• you can pay conveniently with your mobile phone;
  
• the service is convenient for short visits as well as longer stays.
  

How do you get started? Get started in three easy steps:

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2. Install the application on your smartphone.
   
3. Add money to your balance using an internationally issued bank card.
   
4. Make payments for goods and services in Russia: start the mobile app, select the QR code symbol, and scan the checkout QR code. The money will be withdrawn from your balance instantly.