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Foreign-issued bank cards 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, order a taxi, or purchase a ticket to a museum. payinrussia.com You have to look for a currency exchange bureau, keep cash on hand, and avoid unplanned spending.

The 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.

Which purchases and services can you pay for?

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• taxi rides and delivery services;
  
• hotel stays and plane tickets;
  
• cafes and dining establishments;
  
• stores and shopping malls;
  
• tickets to museums and events;
  
• orders from Russian online stores and marketplaces.
  

How can you use it?

Sign up before your journey while you are still in your home country. To do this:

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• upload a scan of your passport;
  
• capture a selfie;
  
• go through a fast identity verification procedure. 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 a supported international payment service prior to your arrival in Russia.

Use the service to pay for purchases:

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• Offline: scan the QR code at the checkout. An internet connection via Wi-Fi or a mobile network must be available.
  
• For online payments: make purchases from online shops and book hotels and tickets directly through the app.
  

Why is it convenient?

PayInRussia was developed specifically for international tourists:

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• you do not need to be a resident of the Russian Federation;
  
• you do not need to open an account with a Russian bank;
  
• you are not required to go to bank branches or currency exchange offices;
  
• you can create an account and add funds before your trip;
  
• you can make convenient payments using your smartphone;
  
• the service is ideal for both short and extended trips.
  

How do you get started? Just follow three simple steps:

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2. Download the app on your smartphone.
   
3. Top up your balance using a bank card issued abroad.
   
4. Use the service to pay for purchases while in Russia: launch the application, select the QR code symbol, and scan the code at the checkout. The money will be withdrawn from your balance instantly.