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Foreign-issued bank cards do not work in Russia. payinrussia.com After you cross the Russian border, the convenience you are used to becomes inaccessible: you cannot simply pay for coffee, request a cab, or purchase a ticket to a museum. You have to search for a place to exchange money, carry cash with you, and limit spontaneous purchases.

A convenient solution is PayInRussia. This service helps foreign travelers to pay for goods and services in Russia with their mobile phones. You can manage without cash or need to go to a bank.

Which purchases and services can you pay for?

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• cab rides and courier deliveries;
  
• accommodation and flight tickets;
  
• cafés and restaurants;
  
• shops and shopping centers;
  
• tickets to museums and events;
  
• purchases from Russian e-commerce stores and marketplaces.
  

How does the service work?

Register before your trip while you are still at home. To get started:

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

Top up your balance using a card issued by a foreign bank or an eligible payment platform operating in a supported country before you arrive in Russia.

Use the service to pay for purchases:

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• At physical points of sale: scan the QR code at the checkout. Internet access via Wi-Fi or mobile data is required.
  
• Online: pay in online stores and book hotels and tickets directly through the app.
  

Why is it convenient?

PayInRussia has been designed especially for foreign travelers:

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• you do not need to be a resident of the Russian Federation;
  
• you do not need to open an account with a Russian bank;
  
• you are not required to go to bank branches or currency exchange offices;
  
• you can create an account and add funds in advance of your journey;
  
• you can pay conveniently using your smartphone;
  
• the service is convenient for short visits as well as longer stays.
  

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

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2. Get the mobile app on your smartphone.
   
3. Fund your account using an international bank card.
   
4. Pay for purchases in Russia: open the app, tap the QR code icon, and scan the checkout QR code. The money will be deducted from your balance immediately.