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Foreign-issued bank cards cannot be used in Russia. Once you cross the border, the convenience you are used to disappears: you can no longer easily pay for your coffee, order a taxi, or purchase a ticket to a museum. You need to look for a currency exchange bureau, keep cash on hand, and limit spontaneous purchases.
The answer to this problem is PayInRussia. The platform enables foreign travelers to make payments for products and services in Russia through their smartphones. You do not need cash or visit a bank branch.
Which purchases and services can you pay for?
taxi trips and delivery services;
hotel stays and plane tickets;
coffee shops and restaurants;
retail outlets and shopping centers;
museum and event tickets;
orders placed with Russian online retailers and marketplaces.
How can you use it?
Register before your trip while you are still at home. To get started:
scan your passport;
take a photo of yourself;
complete a quick identity verification process. Your information is processed automatically, and no text messages sent to a Russian phone number are required.
Deposit money into your account using a foreign-issued bank card or an eligible payment platform operating in a supported country before you arrive in Russia.
Use the service to pay for purchases:
In physical locations: scan the checkout QR code. Internet access via Wi-Fi or mobile data must be available.
Online: make purchases from online shops and book hotels and tickets directly through the app.
Why is the service so useful?
PayInRussia was developed especially for foreign travelers:
you do not have to become a Russian resident;
you do not need to open a bank account in Russia;
you are not required to go to bank offices or currency exchange bureaus;
you can sign up and fund your balance before your trip;
you can pay conveniently with your mobile phone;
the service is suitable for both brief and long-term journeys.
How do you get started? Get started in three easy steps:
Install the application on your smartphone.
Fund your account using an internationally issued bank card.
Make payments for goods and services in Russia: start the mobile app, tap the QR code icon, and use your camera to scan the code at the payment terminal. The money will be withdrawn from your balance instantly.