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Cards issued by foreign banks cannot be used in Russia. After you cross the Russian border, the convenience you are used to is no longer available: you cannot simply pay for your coffee, book a taxi, or purchase a ticket to a museum. https://payinrussia.com/ You need to find a currency exchange office, keep cash on hand, and limit spontaneous purchases.

The solution is PayInRussia. This service allows visitors from other countries to pay for goods and services in Russia using their smartphones. You do not need cash or need to go to a bank.

What can be paid for?

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• cab rides and courier deliveries;
  
• hotel stays and plane tickets;
  
• cafés and restaurants;
  
• shops and shopping centers;
  
• museum and event tickets;
  
• purchases from Russian e-commerce stores and marketplaces.
  

How does it work?

Register before your trip while you are still at home. To get started:

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• scan your passport;
  
• take a photo of yourself;
  
• complete a brief identity check. Your information is processed automatically, and SMS verification through a Russian phone number is not required.
  

Deposit money into your account 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: scan the checkout QR code. Internet access via a Wi-Fi or cellular network is necessary.
  
• Online: make purchases from online shops and make hotel reservations and buy tickets straight from the mobile app.
  

What makes it convenient?

PayInRussia has been created specifically for international tourists:

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• you do not need to be a resident of Russia;
  
• you do not have to set up an account with a Russian bank;
  
• you can avoid visiting bank branches or currency exchange offices;
  
• you can register and top up your balance before your trip;
  
• you can easily pay for purchases through your smartphone;
  
• the service is suitable 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. Download the app on your smartphone.
   
3. Fund your account using a bank card issued abroad.
   
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.