Foreign-issued bank cards are not accepted in Russia. Once you cross the border, the convenience you are used to disappears: you are unable to conveniently pay for coffee, book a taxi, or get admission to a museum. You need to search for a place to exchange money, carry cash with you, and limit spontaneous purchases.

The answer to this problem is PayInRussia. This payment service helps foreign travelers to make payments for products and services in Russia through their smartphones. You can manage without cash or have to visit a bank.

What can be paid for?

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• taxi trips and delivery services;
  
• accommodation and flight tickets;
  
• coffee shops and restaurants;
  
• stores and shopping malls;
  
• tickets to museums and events;
  
• orders placed with Russian online retailers and marketplaces.
  

How can you use it?

Create your account before traveling while you are still in your home country. To do this:

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• use your phone to scan your passport;
  
• take a selfie;
  
• complete a quick identity verification process. Your document data is detected automatically, and SMS verification through a Russian phone number is not required.
  

Top up your balance using a card issued by a foreign bank or a payment service available in a supported country prior to your arrival in Russia.

Pay for your purchases:

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• At physical points of sale: scan the checkout QR code. https://payinrussia.com A connection to the internet via Wi-Fi or mobile data is required.
  
• On the internet: pay for orders in e-commerce stores and book hotels and tickets straight from the mobile app.
  

What makes it convenient?

PayInRussia was developed with overseas visitors in mind:

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• you do not need to be a resident of the Russian Federation;
  
• you are not required to open an account at a Russian bank;
  
• you do not have to visit bank offices or currency exchange bureaus;
  
• you can register and top up your balance in advance of your journey;
  
• you can make convenient payments using your smartphone;
  
• the service is ideal for both brief and long-term journeys.
  

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

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2. Get the mobile app to your smartphone.
   
3. Add money to your balance using an internationally issued bank card.
   
4. Make payments for goods and services in Russia: open the app, tap the QR code icon, and scan the checkout QR code. The money will be deducted from your balance immediately.