QR Code Transactions in Russia Explained > 자유게시판

Foreign-issued bank cards do not work in Russia. After you cross the Russian border, the convenience you are used to becomes inaccessible: you can no longer easily pay for coffee, book a taxi, or buy a museum ticket. You are forced to look for a currency exchange bureau, keep cash on hand, and cut back on impulse purchases.

The answer to this problem is PayInRussia. The platform allows international tourists to pay for goods 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;
  
• cafes and dining establishments;
  
• stores and shopping malls;
  
• tickets to museums and events;
  
• orders placed with Russian online retailers and marketplaces.
  

How does the service work?

Create your account before traveling while you are still at home. To complete the registration:

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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 recognized automatically, and you do not need to receive text messages on a Russian phone number.
  

Top up your balance using a card issued by a foreign bank or a payment service available in a supported country before you arrive in Russia.

Pay for your purchases:

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• In physical locations: scan the QR code at the checkout. A connection to the internet via Wi-Fi or a mobile network must be available.
  
• On the internet: make purchases from online shops and make hotel reservations and buy tickets straight from the mobile app.
  

Why is it convenient?

PayInRussia has been created especially for foreign travelers:

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• you do not need to be a Russian resident;
  
• you do not need to open a bank account in Russia;
  
• you can avoid visiting bank offices or currency exchange bureaus;
  
• you can register and top up your balance in advance of your journey;
  
• you can easily pay for purchases using your smartphone;
  
• the service is suitable for both brief and long-term journeys.
  

How can you start using the service? Just follow three simple steps:

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2. Download the app to your smartphone.
   
3. Add money to your balance using a bank card issued abroad.
   
4. Pay for purchases in Russia: open the app, tap the QR code icon, and scan the checkout QR code. The money will be withdrawn from your balance instantly.