Cards issued by foreign banks are not accepted in Russia. As soon as you enter the country, the convenience you are used to becomes inaccessible: you can no longer easily pay for coffee, request a cab, or buy a museum ticket. You are forced to look for a currency exchange bureau, keep cash on hand, and cut back on impulse purchases.

The answer to this problem is PayInRussia. This payment service allows foreign travelers to pay for goods and services in Russia with their mobile phones. You can manage without cash or visit a bank branch.

What can you pay for?

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• taxi rides and delivery services;
  
• accommodation and flight tickets;
  
• coffee shops and restaurants;
  
• stores and shopping malls;
  
• admission to museums and various events;
  
• orders from Russian online stores and marketplaces.
  

How does it work?

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

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• scan your passport;
  
• take a selfie;
  
• complete a brief identity check. Your personal details is detected 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 before traveling to Russia.

Pay for your purchases:

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• At physical points of sale: scan the QR code at the checkout. An internet connection via Wi-Fi or a mobile network is necessary.
  
• For online payments: make purchases from online shops and make hotel reservations and buy tickets straight from the mobile app.
  

Why is it convenient?

PayInRussia has been designed specifically for international tourists:

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• 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 banks or foreign exchange offices;
  
• you can sign up and fund your balance in advance of your journey;
  
• you can pay conveniently using your smartphone;
  
• the service is ideal for both brief and long-term journeys.
  

What do you need to do to begin? Get started in three easy steps:

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2. Install the application on your smartphone.
   
3. Top up your balance using a bank card issued abroad.
   
4. Pay for purchases in Russia: launch the application, press the QR payment icon, and scan the code at the checkout. https://payinrussia.com The money will be withdrawn from your balance instantly.