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Cards issued by foreign banks do not work in Russia. After you cross the Russian border, the everyday convenience you normally enjoy disappears: you are unable to conveniently purchase a cup of coffee, order a taxi, or buy a museum ticket. You are forced to find a currency exchange office, bring physical money with you, and cut back on impulse purchases.

A convenient solution is PayInRussia. The platform helps visitors from other countries to pay for goods and services in Russia through their smartphones. You do not need cash or visit a bank branch.

What can be paid for?

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• taxi rides and delivery services;
  
• hotels and airline tickets;
  
• cafes and dining establishments;
  
• retail outlets and shopping centers;
  
• tickets to museums and events;
  
• orders placed with Russian online retailers and marketplaces.
  

How does the service work?

Create your account before traveling while you are still in your home country. To get started:

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• upload a scan of your passport;
  
• take a photo of yourself;
  
• complete a quick identity verification process. Your document data is recognized 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 an eligible payment platform operating in a supported country before you arrive in Russia.

Make payments for your purchases:

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• In physical locations: scan the QR code at the checkout. Internet access via Wi-Fi or mobile data is required.
  
• Online: make purchases from online shops and book hotels and tickets right in the application.
  

What makes it convenient?

PayInRussia has been designed especially for foreign travelers:

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• you do not need to be a resident of the Russian Federation;
  
• 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 before you travel;
  
• you can easily pay for purchases using your smartphone;
  
• the service is convenient for both short and extended trips.
  

What do you need to do to begin? It only takes three straightforward steps:

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2. Install the application to your smartphone.
   
3. Fund your account using an international bank card.
   
4. Use the service to pay for purchases while in Russia: open the app, press the QR payment icon, and use your camera to scan the code at the payment terminal. The money will be debited from your account right away.