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Bank cards issued outside Russia cannot be used in Russia. As soon as you enter the country, the convenience you are used to is no longer available: you cannot simply purchase a cup of coffee, book a taxi, or get admission to a museum. You are forced to search for a place to exchange money, carry cash with you, and limit spontaneous purchases.
The answer to this problem is PayInRussia. This service allows international tourists to pay for purchases 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?
taxi trips and delivery services;
hotels and airline tickets;
cafés and restaurants;
stores and shopping malls;
tickets to museums and events;
orders from Russian online stores and marketplaces.
How can you use it?
Sign up before your journey while you are still at home. To do this:
use your phone to scan your passport;
take a selfie;
complete a brief identity check. Your personal details is detected automatically, and you do not need to receive text messages on a Russian phone number.
Top up your balance using a bank card issued outside Russia or a payment service available in a supported country prior to your arrival in Russia.
Pay for your purchases:
At physical points of sale: scan the checkout QR code. A connection to the internet via Wi-Fi or mobile data is required.
Online: pay for orders in e-commerce stores and make hotel reservations and buy tickets straight from the mobile app.
Why is the service so useful?
PayInRussia has been created with overseas visitors in mind:
you are not required to be a resident of the Russian Federation;
you do not need to open an account at a Russian bank;
you do not have to visit bank branches or currency exchange offices;
you can create an account and add funds before your trip;
you can pay conveniently through your smartphone;
the service is suitable for both brief and long-term journeys.
How do you get started? Get started in three easy steps:
Get the mobile app on your smartphone.
Add money to your balance using an international bank card.
Pay for purchases in Russia: open the app, select the QR code symbol, and use your camera to scan the code at the payment terminal. The money will be deducted from your balance immediately.