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Foreign-issued bank cards do not work in Russia. As soon as you enter the country, the convenience you are used to disappears: you are unable to conveniently purchase a cup of coffee, order a taxi, or purchase a ticket to a museum. You need to find a currency exchange office, bring physical money with you, and cut back on impulse purchases.

The answer to this problem is PayInRussia. This payment service enables visitors from other countries to make payments for products and services in Russia through their smartphones. You can manage without cash or visit a bank branch.

Which purchases and services can you pay for?

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

How does the service work?

Register before your trip while you are still in your home country. To do this:

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• upload a scan of your passport;
  
• take a selfie;
  
• 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.
  

Add funds to your balance using a bank card issued outside Russia or an eligible payment platform operating in a supported country before traveling to Russia.

Use the service to pay for purchases:

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• At physical points of sale: scan the checkout QR code. Internet access via Wi-Fi or mobile data is required.
  
• On the internet: pay in online stores and make hotel reservations and buy tickets directly through the app.
  

What makes it convenient?

PayInRussia has been designed especially for foreign travelers:

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• you do not have to become a resident of Russia;
  
• you are not required to open an account at a Russian bank;
  
• you can avoid visiting bank branches or currency exchange offices;
  
• you can create an account and add funds before your trip;
  
• you can pay conveniently using your smartphone;
  
• the service is ideal for both brief and long-term journeys.
  

What do you need to do to begin? Just follow three simple steps:

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2. Get the mobile app on your mobile phone.
   
3. Fund your account using an internationally issued bank card.
   
4. Pay for purchases in Russia: start the mobile app, press the QR payment icon, and scan the checkout QR code. https://payinrussia.com The money will be debited from your account right away.