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Foreign-issued bank cards cannot be used in Russia. As soon as you enter the country, the everyday convenience you normally enjoy becomes inaccessible: you cannot simply pay for your coffee, order a taxi, or get admission to a museum. You need to look for a currency exchange bureau, bring physical money with you, and avoid unplanned spending.

The answer to this problem is PayInRussia. The platform enables visitors from other countries to pay for purchases and services in Russia using their smartphones. You can manage without cash or visit a bank branch.

What can you pay for?

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• cab rides and courier deliveries;
  
• hotels and airline tickets;
  
• coffee shops and restaurants;
  
• stores and shopping malls;
  
• museum and event tickets;
  
• purchases from Russian e-commerce 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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• scan your passport;
  
• take a photo of yourself;
  
• complete a quick identity verification process. Your document data is detected automatically, and SMS verification through a Russian phone number is not required.
  

Top up 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 QR code at the checkout. Internet access via Wi-Fi or mobile data is required.
  
• On the internet: make purchases from online shops and book hotels and tickets right in the application.
  

Why is the service so useful?

PayInRussia has been designed with overseas visitors in mind:

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• you do not need to be a Russian resident;
  
• you do not have to set up an account at a Russian bank;
  
• you can avoid visiting bank offices or currency exchange bureaus;
  
• you can create an account and add funds before your trip;
  
• you can make convenient payments through your smartphone;
  
• the service is convenient 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 mobile phone.
   
3. Top up your balance using a bank card issued abroad.
   
4. Use the service to pay for purchases while 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 deducted from your balance immediately.