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Foreign-issued bank cards are not accepted in Russia. As soon as you enter the country, your usual payment convenience disappears: you are unable to conveniently pay for your coffee, book a taxi, or get admission to a museum. You have to look for a currency exchange bureau, carry cash with you, and cut back on impulse purchases.
The answer to this problem is PayInRussia. This service helps foreign travelers to pay for goods and services in Russia using their smartphones. You do not have to carry cash or visit a bank branch.
What can be paid for?
taxi trips and delivery services;
accommodation and flight tickets;
cafés and restaurants;
shops and shopping centers;
admission to museums and various events;
orders from Russian online stores and marketplaces.
How does the service work?
Register before your trip while you are still at home. To do this:
scan your passport;
take a selfie;
complete a quick identity verification process. Your document data is processed automatically, and SMS verification through a Russian phone number is not required.
Top up your balance using a bank card issued outside Russia or a supported international payment service before you arrive in Russia.
Use the service to pay for purchases:
At physical points of sale: use your phone to scan the QR code at the checkout. Internet access via Wi-Fi or mobile data is necessary.
Online: pay for orders in e-commerce stores and make hotel reservations and buy tickets straight from the mobile app.
What makes it convenient?
[http://xn--hu1bs6v2qd22itma294b.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=free&wr_id=794625 PayInRussia] was developed with overseas visitors in mind:
you do not need to be a resident of Russia;
you are not required to open a bank account in Russia;
you are not required to go to banks or foreign exchange offices;
you can sign up and fund your balance in advance of your journey;
you can easily pay for purchases using your smartphone;
the service is suitable for short visits as well as longer stays.
What do you need to do to begin? It only takes three straightforward steps:
Get the mobile app on your mobile phone.
Fund your account using an international bank card.
Use the service to pay for purchases while in Russia: open the app, tap the QR code icon, and scan the code at the checkout. The money will be deducted from your balance immediately.