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Bank cards issued outside Russia cannot be used in Russia. Once you cross the border, the convenience you are used to is no longer available: you are unable to conveniently pay for coffee, book a taxi, or buy a museum ticket. You need to look for a currency exchange bureau, keep cash on hand, and limit spontaneous purchases.

A convenient solution is PayInRussia. This service enables international tourists to pay for goods and services in Russia using their smartphones. You do not need cash or have to visit a bank.

What can be paid for?

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• taxi trips and delivery services;
  
• hotel stays and plane tickets;
  
• coffee shops and restaurants;
  
• retail outlets and shopping centers;
  
• museum and event tickets;
  
• orders placed with Russian online retailers 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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• scan your passport;
  
• take a selfie;
  
• go through a fast identity verification procedure. Your document data is detected automatically, and SMS verification through a Russian phone number is not required.
  

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

Use the service to pay for purchases:

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• At physical points of sale: use your phone to scan the QR code at the checkout. An internet connection via a Wi-Fi or cellular network is required.
  
• Online: pay for orders in e-commerce stores and book hotels and tickets straight from the mobile app.
  

What makes it convenient?

PayInRussia has been created specifically for international tourists:

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• you do not need to be 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 you travel;
  
• you can easily pay for purchases with your mobile phone;
  
• the service is convenient for both brief and long-term journeys.
  

How do you get started? Get started in three easy steps:

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2. Get the mobile app to your smartphone.
   
3. Add money to your balance using an internationally issued bank card.
   
4. Make payments for goods and services in Russia: start the mobile app, tap the QR code icon, and scan the checkout QR code. The money will be deducted from your balance immediately.