QR Code Transactions in the Russian Federation Clarified > 자유게시판

Cards issued by foreign banks cannot be used in Russia. As soon as you enter the country, the everyday convenience you normally enjoy becomes inaccessible: you can no longer easily pay for your coffee, order a taxi, or purchase a ticket to a museum. You are forced to look for a currency exchange bureau, bring physical money with you, and cut back on impulse purchases.

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

What can you pay for?

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• taxi rides and delivery services;
  
• hotels and airline tickets;
  
• cafés and restaurants;
  
• 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 in your home country. To complete the registration:

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• upload a scan of your passport;
  
• take a selfie;
  
• go through a fast identity verification procedure. Your information is recognized automatically, and no text messages sent to a Russian phone number are required.
  

Top up your balance using a foreign-issued bank card or a payment service available in a supported country before traveling to Russia.

Make payments for your purchases:

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• In physical locations: scan the QR code at the checkout. A connection to the internet via a Wi-Fi or cellular network is required.
  
• Online: pay in online stores and reserve accommodation and purchase tickets directly through the app.
  

Why is it convenient?

PayInRussia has been designed especially for foreign travelers:

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• you do not have to become a resident of the Russian Federation;
  
• you do not have to set up a bank account in Russia;
  
• you do not have to visit banks or foreign exchange offices;
  
• you can sign up and fund your balance in advance of your journey;
  
• you can pay conveniently with your mobile phone;
  
• the service is suitable for both brief and long-term journeys.
  

What do you need to do to begin? Just follow three simple steps:

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2. Download the app on your smartphone.
   
3. Top up your balance using an international bank card.
   
4. Pay for purchases in Russia: start the mobile app, select the QR code symbol, and use your camera to scan the code at the payment terminal. The money will be deducted from your balance immediately.