Cards issued by foreign banks do not work in Russia. As soon as you enter the country, your usual payment convenience becomes inaccessible: you are unable to conveniently pay for coffee, request a cab, or buy a museum ticket. You need to find a currency exchange office, carry cash with you, and avoid unplanned spending.

A convenient solution is PayInRussia. This service allows international tourists to make payments for products and services in Russia with their mobile phones. You do not have to carry cash or visit a bank branch.

What can you pay for?

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• taxi trips and delivery services;
  
• hotel stays and plane tickets;
  
• cafes and dining establishments;
  
• shops and shopping centers;
  
• tickets to museums and events;
  
• orders placed with Russian online retailers and marketplaces.
  

How does it work?

Sign up before your journey while you are still in your home country. To complete the registration:

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• use your phone to scan your passport;
  
• take a photo of yourself;
  
• go through a fast identity verification procedure. Your document data is detected automatically, and SMS verification through a Russian phone number is not required.
  

Deposit money into your account using a bank card issued outside Russia or an eligible payment platform operating in a supported country prior to your arrival in Russia.

Pay for your purchases:

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• At physical points of sale: scan the QR code at the checkout. An internet connection via a Wi-Fi or cellular network is required.
  
• Online: pay for orders in e-commerce stores and make hotel reservations and buy tickets straight from the mobile app.
  

Why is it convenient?

PayInRussia has been created specifically for international tourists:

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• you do not need to be a Russian resident;
  
• you do not have to set up a bank account in Russia;
  
• you are not required to go to bank branches or currency exchange offices;
  
• you can register and top up your balance before your trip;
  
• you can make convenient payments with your mobile phone;
  
• the service is suitable for short visits as well as longer stays.
  

What do you need to do to begin? Get started in three easy steps:

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2. Download the app to your smartphone.
   
3. Top up your balance using an international bank card.
   
4. Make payments for goods and services in Russia: open the app, tap the QR code icon, and scan the checkout QR code. The money will be deducted from your balance immediately.