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Cards issued by foreign banks cannot be used in Russia. As soon as you enter the country, the everyday convenience you normally enjoy disappears: you cannot simply pay for coffee, request a cab, or buy a museum ticket. You are forced to look for a currency exchange bureau, bring physical money with you, and limit spontaneous purchases.

The answer to this problem is PayInRussia. This service enables international tourists to make payments for products and services in Russia with their mobile phones. You do not need cash or have to visit a bank.

What can you pay for?

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• cab rides and courier deliveries;
  
• hotel stays and plane 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?

Sign up before your journey while you are still in your home country. https://payinrussia.com/ To do this:

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• upload a scan of your passport;
  
• capture a selfie;
  
• go through a fast identity verification procedure. Your personal details is recognized automatically, and SMS verification through a Russian phone number is not required.
  

Top up your balance using a foreign-issued bank card or a supported international payment service prior to your arrival in Russia.

Pay for your purchases:

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• In physical locations: use your phone to scan the QR code at the checkout. An internet connection via Wi-Fi or mobile data must be available.
  
• For online payments: pay in online stores and reserve accommodation and purchase tickets straight from the mobile app.
  

Why is it convenient?

PayInRussia has been created especially for foreign travelers:

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• you are not required to be a resident of Russia;
  
• 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 easily pay for purchases using your smartphone;
  
• the service is convenient for both short and extended trips.
  

How can you start using the service? It only takes three straightforward steps:

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2. Download the app to your smartphone.
   
3. Fund your account using a bank card issued abroad.
   
4. Use the service to pay for purchases while in Russia: open the app, tap the QR code icon, and use your camera to scan the code at the payment terminal. The money will be deducted from your balance immediately.