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Cards issued by foreign banks do not work in Russia. After you cross the Russian border, the convenience you are used to is no longer available: you are unable to conveniently pay for your coffee, book a taxi, or buy a museum ticket. You have to search for a place to exchange money, keep cash on hand, and limit spontaneous purchases.

The answer to this problem is PayInRussia. This payment service helps foreign travelers to make payments for products and services in Russia with their mobile phones. You do not have to carry cash or visit a bank branch.

Which purchases and services can you pay for?

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• taxi trips and delivery services;
  
• hotels and airline tickets;
  
• cafés and restaurants;
  
• retail outlets and shopping centers;
  
• tickets to museums and events;
  
• orders placed with Russian online retailers and marketplaces.
  

How does it work?

Sign up before your journey while you are still at home. To do this:

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• use your phone to scan your passport;
  
• capture a selfie;
  
• go through a fast identity verification procedure. payinrussia.com Your document data is processed automatically, and no text messages sent to a Russian phone number are required.
  

Top up your balance using a bank card issued outside Russia or a supported international payment service before traveling to Russia.

Make payments for your purchases:

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• At physical points of sale: scan the checkout QR code. A connection to the internet via Wi-Fi or mobile data is necessary.
  
• For online payments: pay in online stores and reserve accommodation and purchase tickets right in the application.
  

Why is the service so useful?

PayInRussia has been designed with overseas visitors in mind:

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• you do not need to be 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 create an account and add funds in advance of your journey;
  
• you can easily pay for purchases using your smartphone;
  
• the service is ideal for short visits as well as longer stays.
  

How can you start using the service? 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 international bank card.
   
4. Pay for purchases in Russia: open the app, press the QR payment icon, and scan the code at the checkout. The money will be debited from your account right away.