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Cards issued by foreign banks are not accepted in Russia. After you cross the Russian border, the everyday convenience you normally enjoy becomes inaccessible: you cannot simply pay for your coffee, book a taxi, or get admission to a museum. You need to find a currency exchange office, bring physical money with you, and limit spontaneous purchases.
The answer to this problem is PayInRussia. This service helps visitors from other countries to make payments for products and services in Russia through their smartphones. payinrussia.com You can manage without cash or visit a bank branch.
Which purchases and services can you pay for?
taxi rides and delivery services;
hotel stays and plane tickets;
cafés and restaurants;
stores and shopping malls;
admission to museums and various events;
orders from Russian online stores and marketplaces.
How can you use it?
Sign up before your journey while you are still at home. To get started:
use your phone to scan your passport;
capture a selfie;
complete a brief identity check. Your document data is processed automatically, and SMS verification through a Russian phone number is not required.
Add funds to your balance using a card issued by a foreign bank or an eligible payment platform operating in a supported country prior to your arrival in Russia.
Make payments for your purchases:
Offline: scan the checkout QR code. A connection to the internet via Wi-Fi or mobile data 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 was developed specifically for international tourists:
you are not required to be a resident of Russia;
you are not required to open an account with a Russian bank;
you can avoid visiting bank offices or currency exchange bureaus;
you can sign up and fund your balance before you travel;
you can pay conveniently using your smartphone;
the service is convenient for both brief and long-term journeys.
How can you start using the service? Get started in three easy steps:
Install the application on your smartphone.
Fund your account using an international bank card.
Use the service to pay for purchases while in Russia: launch the application, tap the QR code icon, and scan the checkout QR code. The money will be debited from your account right away.
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