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Foreign-issued bank cards are not accepted in Russia. As soon as you enter the country, the convenience you are used to becomes inaccessible: you are unable to conveniently pay for your coffee, request a cab, or buy a museum ticket. You need to search for a place to exchange money, carry cash 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 through their smartphones. You do not have to carry cash or need to go to a bank.

Which purchases and services can you pay for?

• taxi rides and delivery services;
• accommodation and flight tickets;
• coffee shops and restaurants;
• shops and shopping centers;
• tickets to museums and events;
• orders from Russian online stores and marketplaces.

How does the service work?

Create your account before traveling while you are still at home. To do this:

• upload a scan of your passport;
• take a photo of yourself;
• complete a quick identity verification process. Your information is recognized automatically, and you do not need to receive text messages on a Russian phone number.

Add funds to your balance using a card issued by a foreign bank or a supported international payment service prior to your arrival in Russia.

Make payments for your purchases:

• Offline: scan the checkout QR code. A connection to the internet via a Wi-Fi or cellular network must be available.
• On the internet: make purchases from online shops and make hotel reservations and buy tickets straight from the mobile app.

What makes it convenient?

PayInRussia has been designed specifically for international tourists:

• you are not required to be a resident of Russia;
• you do not need to open an account at a Russian bank;
• you do not have to visit banks or foreign exchange offices;
• you can register and top up your balance before your trip;
• you can pay conveniently using your smartphone;
• the service is ideal for both short and extended trips.

How do you get started? It only takes three straightforward steps:

1. Get the mobile app on your mobile phone.
2. Fund your account using a bank card issued abroad.
3. Make payments for goods and services in Russia: launch the application, 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 The money will be withdrawn from your balance instantly.