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Cards issued by foreign banks cannot be used in Russia. Once you cross the border, your usual payment convenience is no longer available: you can no longer easily pay for your coffee, order a taxi, or buy a museum ticket. You have to search for a place to exchange money, carry cash with you, and avoid unplanned spending.

The answer to this problem is PayInRussia. This payment service allows visitors from other countries to pay for goods and services in Russia with their mobile phones. You can manage without cash or need to go to a bank.

Which purchases and services can you pay for?

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• taxi trips and delivery services;
  
• hotel stays and plane tickets;
  
• coffee shops and restaurants;
  
• retail outlets and shopping centers;
  
• museum and event tickets;
  
• orders placed with Russian online retailers and marketplaces.
  

How does it work?

Register before your trip while you are still at home. To do this:

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• scan your passport;
  
• take a selfie;
  
• complete a quick identity verification process. Your information is processed automatically, and SMS verification through a Russian phone number is not required.
  

Add funds to your balance using a bank card issued outside Russia or a supported international payment service before traveling to Russia.

Use the service to pay for 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 a mobile network is necessary.
  
• Online: make purchases from online shops and make hotel reservations and buy tickets right in the application.
  

Why is the service so useful?

PayInRussia has been designed especially for foreign travelers:

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• you do not have to become a Russian resident;
  
• you do not need to open an account with a Russian bank;
  
• you can avoid visiting banks or foreign exchange offices;
  
• you can register and top up your balance before your trip;
  
• you can pay conveniently through your smartphone;
  
• the service is ideal for short visits as well as longer stays.
  

How can you start using the service? It only takes three straightforward steps:

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2. Download the app on your smartphone.
   
3. Top up your balance using an internationally issued bank card.
   
4. Make payments for goods and services in Russia: launch the application, press the QR payment icon, and scan the code at the checkout. The money will be withdrawn from your balance instantly.