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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 coffee, order a taxi, or buy a museum ticket. You have to search for a place to exchange money, bring physical money with you, and cut back on impulse purchases.



The solution is PayInRussia. This service allows visitors from other countries to pay for purchases and services in Russia with their mobile phones. You can manage without cash or visit a bank branch.


Which purchases and services can you pay for?


cab rides and courier deliveries;
hotel stays and plane tickets;
cafes and dining establishments;
stores and shopping malls;
tickets to museums and events;
orders from Russian online stores and marketplaces.


How does the service work?


Create your account before traveling while you are in your country of residence. To complete the registration:



upload a scan of your passport;
capture a selfie;
go through a fast identity verification procedure. Your personal details is detected automatically, and SMS verification through a Russian phone number is not required.



Top up your balance using a foreign-issued bank card or a payment service available in a supported country before you arrive in Russia.


Use the service to pay for purchases:


Offline: use your phone to scan the QR code at the checkout. Internet access via Wi-Fi or mobile data is necessary.
For online payments: pay for orders in e-commerce stores and reserve accommodation and purchase tickets right in the application.


Why is it convenient?


PayInRussia has been created especially for foreign travelers:



you do not have to become a Russian resident;
you are not required to open an account at a Russian bank;
you can avoid visiting bank offices or currency exchange bureaus;
you can create an account and add funds before you travel;
you can pay conveniently through your smartphone;
the service is convenient for both brief and long-term journeys.


How can you start using the service? Just follow three simple steps:


Install the application to your smartphone.
Top up your balance using a bank card issued abroad.
Use the service to pay for purchases while in Russia: launch the application, tap the QR code icon, and use your camera to scan the code at the payment terminal. The money will be debited from your account right away.