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Foreign-issued bank cards cannot be used in Russia. Once you cross the border, the convenience you are used to becomes inaccessible: you can no longer easily pay for coffee, request a cab, or purchase a ticket to a museum. payinrussia.com You need to find a currency exchange office, carry cash with you, and limit spontaneous purchases.

The answer to this problem is PayInRussia. The platform helps visitors from other countries to pay for purchases and services in Russia using their smartphones. You do not need cash or need to go to a bank.

What can be paid for?

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• taxi trips and delivery services;
  
• hotels and airline tickets;
  
• coffee shops 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 still in your home country. To get started:

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• upload a scan of your passport;
  
• capture a selfie;
  
• complete a brief identity check. Your personal details is processed 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 an eligible payment platform operating in a supported country before traveling to Russia.

Use the service to pay for purchases:

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• In physical locations: scan the checkout QR code. An internet connection via Wi-Fi or a mobile network must be available.
  
• For online payments: pay in online stores and reserve accommodation and purchase tickets right in the application.
  

Why is it convenient?

PayInRussia has been created with overseas visitors in mind:

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• you do not have to become a Russian resident;
  
• you do not need to open a bank account in Russia;
  
• you are not required to go to bank offices or currency exchange bureaus;
  
• you can register and top up your balance before your trip;
  
• you can make convenient payments with your mobile phone;
  
• the service is suitable for both brief and long-term journeys.
  

How can you start using the service? Just follow three simple steps:

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2. Install the application on your smartphone.
   
3. Top up your balance using an internationally issued bank card.
   
4. Pay for purchases in Russia: start the mobile app, tap the QR code icon, and scan the code at the checkout. The money will be deducted from your balance immediately.