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Foreign-issued bank cards do not work in Russia. After you cross the Russian border, the convenience you are used to becomes inaccessible: you can no longer easily pay for your coffee, order a taxi, or purchase a ticket to a museum. You have to find a currency exchange office, keep cash on hand, and limit spontaneous purchases.

The answer to this problem is PayInRussia. This service helps foreign travelers to make payments for products and services in Russia using their smartphones. You do not need cash or have to visit a bank.

Which purchases and services can you pay for?

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• taxi trips and delivery services;
  
• hotels and airline tickets;
  
• cafés and restaurants;
  
• shops and shopping centers;
  
• museum and event tickets;
  
• orders placed with Russian online retailers and marketplaces.
  

How does the service work?

Create your account before traveling while you are still in your home country. To do this:

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

Deposit money into your account using a bank card issued outside Russia or an eligible payment platform operating in a supported country before you arrive in Russia.

Make payments for your purchases:

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• In physical locations: scan the QR code at the checkout. https://payinrussia.com/ Internet access via Wi-Fi or a mobile network must be available.
  
• On the internet: pay in online stores and reserve accommodation and purchase tickets directly through the app.
  

Why is it convenient?

PayInRussia has been designed especially for foreign travelers:

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• you are not required to be a resident of Russia;
  
• you are not required to open an account with a Russian bank;
  
• you are not required to go to bank offices or currency exchange bureaus;
  
• you can sign up and fund your balance in advance of your journey;
  
• you can pay conveniently through your smartphone;
  
• the service is ideal 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 smartphone.
   
3. Add money to your balance using an international bank card.
   
4. Make payments for goods and services in Russia: launch the application, press the QR payment icon, and scan the code at the checkout. The money will be withdrawn from your balance instantly.