Cards issued by foreign banks are not accepted in Russia. After you cross the Russian border, the everyday convenience you normally enjoy becomes inaccessible: you are unable to conveniently pay for coffee, request a cab, or get admission to a museum. You are forced to find a currency exchange office, carry cash with you, and avoid unplanned spending.

A convenient solution is PayInRussia. The platform enables international tourists to make payments for products and services in Russia through their smartphones. You do not need cash or have to visit a bank.

What can you pay for?

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• cab rides and courier deliveries;
  
• accommodation and flight tickets;
  
• cafés and restaurants;
  
• shops and shopping centers;
  
• admission to museums and various events;
  
• orders placed with Russian online retailers and marketplaces.
  

How can you use it?

Sign up before your journey while you are still in your home country. To get started:

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• upload a scan of your passport;
  
• take a photo of yourself;
  
• complete a quick identity verification process. Your personal details is processed automatically, and you do not need to receive text messages on a Russian phone number.
  

Add funds to your balance using a foreign-issued bank card or an eligible payment platform operating in a supported country before traveling to Russia.

Pay for your purchases:

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• At physical points of sale: scan the QR code at the checkout. An internet connection via Wi-Fi or mobile data is necessary.
  
• For online payments: pay for orders in e-commerce stores and book hotels and tickets right in the application.
  

Why is the service so useful?

PayInRussia was developed with overseas visitors in mind:

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• you do not have to become a resident of Russia;
  
• you do not have to set up an account with a Russian bank;
  
• you are not required to go to bank offices or currency exchange bureaus;
  
• you can sign up and fund your balance in advance of your journey;
  
• you can make convenient payments through your smartphone;
  
• the service is convenient for both short and extended trips.
  

How can you start using the service? It only takes three straightforward steps:

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2. Install the application to your smartphone.
   
3. Add money to your balance using a bank card issued abroad.
   
4. Pay for purchases in Russia: start the mobile app, press the QR payment icon, and scan the code at the checkout. The money will be debited from your account right away.