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Foreign-issued bank cards cannot be used in Russia. As soon as you enter the country, the everyday convenience you normally enjoy disappears: you cannot simply pay for your coffee, book a taxi, or purchase a ticket to a museum. You have to look for a currency exchange bureau, carry cash with you, and avoid unplanned spending.
The solution is PayInRussia. The platform allows international tourists to make payments for products and services in Russia using their smartphones. You do not have to carry cash or need to go to a bank.
What can be paid for?
cab rides and courier deliveries;
hotel stays and plane tickets;
cafes and dining establishments;
retail outlets and shopping centers;
tickets to museums and events;
orders from Russian online stores and marketplaces.
How can you use it?
Create your account before traveling while you are in your country of residence. To do this:
use your phone to scan your passport;
take a selfie;
go through a fast identity verification procedure. payinrussia.com Your information is processed automatically, and you do not need to receive text messages on a Russian phone number.
Deposit money into your account using a card issued by a foreign bank or a payment service available in a supported country prior to your arrival in Russia.
Make payments for your purchases:
At physical points of sale: scan the QR code at the checkout. Internet access via Wi-Fi or mobile data must be available.
Online: pay in online stores and book hotels and tickets straight from the mobile app.
What makes it convenient?
PayInRussia has been designed especially for foreign travelers:
you do not need to be a Russian resident;
you do not have to set up an account at a Russian bank;
you can avoid visiting banks or foreign exchange offices;
you can register and top up your balance before your trip;
you can pay conveniently with your mobile phone;
the service is suitable for both short and extended trips.
How do you get started? It only takes three straightforward steps:
Download the app to your smartphone.
Fund your account using a bank card issued abroad.
Use the service to pay for purchases while in Russia: launch the application, press the QR payment icon, and scan the code at the checkout. The money will be debited from your account right away.
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