Foreign-issued bank cards do not work in Russia. As soon as you enter the country, your usual payment convenience disappears: you can no longer easily purchase a cup of coffee, book a taxi, or purchase a ticket to a museum. You are forced to find a currency exchange office, carry cash with you, and avoid unplanned spending.

A convenient solution is PayInRussia. This payment service enables visitors from other countries to pay for goods and services in Russia using their smartphones. You do not have to carry cash or visit a bank branch.

Which purchases and services can you pay for?

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• cab rides and courier deliveries;
  
• hotels and airline tickets;
  
• cafes and dining establishments;
  
• retail outlets 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. https://payinrussia.com/ To do this:

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• scan your passport;
  
• take a selfie;
  
• go through a fast identity verification procedure. Your information is recognized 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 prior to your arrival in Russia.

Use the service to pay for purchases:

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• In physical locations: scan the QR code at the checkout. A connection to the internet via Wi-Fi or mobile data is required.
  
• On the internet: make purchases from online shops and make hotel reservations and buy tickets directly through the app.
  

What makes it convenient?

PayInRussia has been created with overseas visitors in mind:

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• you do not need to be a resident of the Russian Federation;
  
• you do not need to open an account at a Russian bank;
  
• you are not required to go to bank offices or currency exchange bureaus;
  
• you can register and top up your balance in advance of your journey;
  
• you can pay conveniently with your mobile phone;
  
• the service is convenient for both brief and long-term journeys.
  

What do you need to do to begin? Just follow three simple steps:

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2. Install the application to your smartphone.
   
3. Fund your account using an international bank card.
   
4. Use the service to pay for purchases while in Russia: launch the application, press the QR payment icon, and scan the checkout QR code. The money will be deducted from your balance immediately.
   

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