QR Code Transactions in the Russian Federation Explained > 자유게시판

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 can no longer easily pay for your coffee, request a cab, or buy a museum ticket. You are forced to look for a currency exchange bureau, carry cash with you, and cut back on impulse purchases.

The answer to this problem is PayInRussia. The platform enables foreign travelers to pay for purchases and services in Russia using their smartphones. You can manage without cash or have to visit a bank.

What can you pay for?

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• cab rides and courier deliveries;
  
• hotel stays and plane tickets;
  
• cafes and dining establishments;
  
• stores and shopping malls;
  
• museum and event tickets;
  
• orders placed with Russian online retailers and marketplaces.
  

How can you use it?

Sign up before your journey while you are still at home. https://payinrussia.com/ 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 information is detected automatically, and no text messages sent to a Russian phone number are required.
  

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

Make payments for your purchases:

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• Offline: use your phone to scan the QR code at the checkout. A connection to the internet via Wi-Fi or mobile data is necessary.
  
• For online payments: make purchases from online shops and reserve accommodation and purchase tickets straight from the mobile app.
  

Why is it convenient?

PayInRussia has been designed specifically for international tourists:

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• you do not have to become a resident of the Russian Federation;
  
• you do not need to open an account at a Russian bank;
  
• you are not required to go to banks or foreign exchange offices;
  
• you can register and top up 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 do you get started? Just follow three simple steps:

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2. Get the mobile app on your mobile phone.
   
3. Top up your balance using an internationally issued bank card.
   
4. Pay for purchases in Russia: start the mobile app, tap the QR code icon, and scan the checkout QR code. The money will be withdrawn from your balance instantly.