Bank cards issued outside Russia are not accepted in Russia. As soon as you enter the country, your usual payment convenience becomes inaccessible: you can no longer easily pay for your coffee, request a cab, or buy a museum ticket. You are forced to look for a currency exchange bureau, keep cash on hand, and avoid unplanned spending.

The solution is PayInRussia. The platform helps foreign travelers to pay for goods and services in Russia with their mobile phones. You do not need cash or need to go to a bank.

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?

Sign up before your journey while you are in your country of residence. payinrussia.com To complete the registration:

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

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

Pay for your purchases:

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• In physical locations: scan the checkout QR code. A connection to the internet via a Wi-Fi or cellular network is required.
  
• On the internet: pay in online stores and reserve accommodation and purchase tickets right in the application.
  

Why is it convenient?

PayInRussia was developed with overseas visitors in mind:

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• you do not need to be a resident of Russia;
  
• you do not have to set up an account at a Russian bank;
  
• you do not have to visit bank branches or currency exchange offices;
  
• you can sign up and fund your balance before you travel;
  
• you can pay conveniently through your smartphone;
  
• the service is ideal for both brief and long-term journeys.
  

How can you start using the service? Get started in three easy steps:

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2. Install the application to your smartphone.
   
3. Add money to your balance using an international bank card.
   
4. Use the service to pay for purchases while in Russia: open the app, select the QR code symbol, and use your camera to scan the code at the payment terminal. The money will be deducted from your balance immediately.