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Bank cards issued outside Russia are not accepted in Russia. As soon as you enter the country, your usual payment convenience disappears: you can no longer easily purchase a cup of coffee, request a cab, or buy a museum ticket. You are forced 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 helps international tourists to pay for purchases and services in Russia using their smartphones. You do not have to carry cash or need to go to a bank.

What can be paid for?

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• cab rides and courier deliveries;
  
• hotels and airline tickets;
  
• cafes and dining establishments;
  
• stores and shopping malls;
  
• museum and event tickets;
  
• purchases from Russian e-commerce stores and marketplaces.
  

How does the service work?

Create your account before traveling while you are still at home. To do this:

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• use your phone to scan your passport;
  
• take a photo of yourself;
  
• go through a fast identity verification procedure. payinrussia.com Your document data is recognized automatically, and you do not need to receive text messages on a Russian phone number.
  

Deposit money into your account using a card issued by a foreign bank or a supported international payment service before traveling to Russia.

Pay for your purchases:

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• At physical points of sale: scan the QR code at the checkout. Internet access via a Wi-Fi or cellular network is required.
  
• For online payments: make purchases from online shops and book hotels and tickets directly through the app.
  

Why is the service so useful?

PayInRussia has been designed specifically for international tourists:

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• you do not have to become a Russian resident;
  
• you do not have to set up an account with a Russian bank;
  
• you are not required to go to bank offices or currency exchange bureaus;
  
• you can sign up and fund your balance in advance of your journey;
  
• you can make convenient payments with your mobile phone;
  
• the service is suitable for both short and extended trips.
  

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

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2. Install the application on your mobile phone.
   
3. Add money to your balance using an internationally issued bank card.
   
4. Make payments for goods and services in Russia: open the app, press the QR payment icon, and use your camera to scan the code at the payment terminal. The money will be debited from your account right away.