Bank cards issued outside Russia cannot be used in Russia. payinrussia.com Once you cross the border, your usual payment convenience is no longer available: you are unable to conveniently purchase a cup of coffee, order a taxi, or purchase a ticket to a museum. You need to search for a place to exchange money, bring physical money with you, and avoid unplanned spending.

A convenient solution is PayInRussia. The platform helps foreign travelers to pay for goods and services in Russia through 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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• taxi rides and delivery services;
  
• accommodation and flight tickets;
  
• cafes and dining establishments;
  
• shops and shopping centers;
  
• tickets to museums and events;
  
• orders from Russian online stores and marketplaces.
  

How can you use it?

Sign up before your journey while you are still in your home country. To get started:

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

Top up your balance 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 QR code at the checkout. An internet connection via Wi-Fi or a mobile network is necessary.
  
• For online payments: pay in online stores and reserve accommodation and purchase tickets right in the application.
  

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 are not required to open an account at a Russian bank;
  
• you do not have to visit banks or foreign exchange offices;
  
• you can register and top up your balance in advance of your journey;
  
• you can pay conveniently using your smartphone;
  
• the service is convenient for both brief and long-term journeys.
  

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

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2. Download the app to your smartphone.
   
3. Fund your account using an international bank card.
   
4. Make payments for goods and services in Russia: open the app, select the QR code symbol, and scan the code at the checkout. The money will be deducted from your balance immediately.