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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 becomes inaccessible: you cannot simply pay for your coffee, request a cab, or purchase a ticket to a museum. You need to look for a currency exchange bureau, carry cash with you, and limit spontaneous purchases.

The answer to this problem is PayInRussia. This payment service helps foreign travelers to make payments for products and services in Russia using 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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• cab rides and courier deliveries;
  
• hotels and airline tickets;
  
• coffee shops and restaurants;
  
• retail outlets and shopping centers;
  
• tickets to museums and events;
  
• orders from Russian online stores and marketplaces.
  

How does the service work?

Sign up before your journey while you are in your country of residence. To do this:

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• upload a scan of your passport;
  
• take a selfie;
  
• complete a quick identity verification process. Your personal details is detected automatically, and you do not need to receive text messages on a Russian phone number.
  

Deposit money into your account using a foreign-issued bank card or an eligible payment platform operating in a supported country prior to your arrival in Russia.

Use the service to pay for purchases:

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• In physical locations: scan the checkout QR code. https://payinrussia.com An internet connection via a Wi-Fi or cellular network is required.
  
• Online: make purchases from online shops and reserve accommodation and purchase tickets straight from the mobile app.
  

What makes it convenient?

PayInRussia has been created specifically for international tourists:

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• you do not have to become a resident of the Russian Federation;
  
• you do not need to open a bank account in Russia;
  
• you are not required to go to banks or foreign exchange offices;
  
• you can create an account and add funds in advance of your journey;
  
• you can pay conveniently through your smartphone;
  
• the service is suitable for both short and extended trips.
  

How do you get started? Get started in three easy steps:

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2. Download the app on your smartphone.
   
3. Fund your account using a bank card issued abroad.
   
4. Pay for purchases in Russia: launch the application, select the QR code symbol, and scan the checkout QR code. The money will be withdrawn from your balance instantly.