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Bank cards issued outside Russia cannot be used in Russia. Once you cross the border, the everyday convenience you normally enjoy is no longer available: you can no longer easily purchase a cup of coffee, request a cab, or purchase a ticket to a museum. You are forced to search for a place to exchange money, keep cash on hand, and cut back on impulse purchases.

The solution is PayInRussia. The platform enables foreign travelers to pay for purchases and services in Russia with their mobile phones. You do not have to carry cash or visit a bank branch.

Which purchases and services can you pay for?

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• taxi rides and delivery services;
  
• hotel stays and plane tickets;
  
• cafés and restaurants;
  
• shops and shopping centers;
  
• museum and event tickets;
  
• purchases from Russian e-commerce stores and marketplaces.
  

How does it work?

Create your account before traveling while you are in your country of residence. To get started:

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• upload a scan of your passport;
  
• capture a selfie;
  
• complete a brief identity check. Your information is detected automatically, and no text messages sent to a Russian phone number are required.
  

Add funds to your balance using a bank card issued outside Russia or an eligible payment platform operating in a supported country before traveling to Russia.

Pay for your purchases:

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• At physical points of sale: scan the checkout QR code. An internet connection via a Wi-Fi or cellular network must be available.
  
• For online payments: pay for orders in e-commerce stores and book hotels and tickets right in the application.
  

Why is the service so useful?

PayInRussia was developed especially for foreign travelers:

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• you do not need to be a resident of the Russian Federation;
  
• you are not required to open an account with a Russian bank;
  
• you do not have to visit banks or foreign exchange offices;
  
• you can create an account and add funds in advance of your journey;
  
• you can easily pay for purchases with your mobile phone;
  
• the service is ideal for both short and extended trips.
  

What do you need to do to begin? It only takes three straightforward steps:

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2. Get the mobile app to your smartphone.
   
3. Top up your balance using an international bank card.
   
4. Pay for purchases in Russia: launch the application, select the QR code symbol, and scan the code at the checkout. The money will be debited from your account right away.