QR-Based Payment Methods in the Russian market Explained > 공지사항

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Cards issued by foreign banks cannot be used in Russia. After you cross the Russian border, your usual payment convenience becomes inaccessible: you can no longer easily pay for coffee, request a cab, or get admission to a museum. You are forced to find a currency exchange office, bring physical money with you, and avoid unplanned spending.

The solution is PayInRussia. The platform enables international tourists to pay for goods and services in Russia with their mobile phones. You do not have to carry cash or have to visit a bank.

What can you pay for?

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• taxi trips and delivery services;
  
• accommodation and flight tickets;
  
• cafes and dining establishments;
  
• 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 get started:

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• scan your passport;
  
• take a selfie;
  
• go through a fast identity verification procedure. Your personal details is detected automatically, and you do not need to receive text messages on a Russian phone number.
  

Top up your balance using a foreign-issued bank card or a supported international payment service before you arrive in Russia.

Make payments for your purchases:

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• In physical locations: scan the QR code at the checkout. An internet connection via Wi-Fi or a mobile network must be available.
  
• Online: pay in online stores and make hotel reservations and buy tickets directly through the app.
  

Why is the service so useful?

PayInRussia has been created especially for foreign travelers:

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• you are not required to be a resident of the Russian Federation;
  
• you do not need to open an account with a Russian bank;
  
• you do not have to visit banks or foreign exchange offices;
  
• you can register and top up your balance in advance of your journey;
  
• you can make convenient payments using your smartphone;
  
• the service is suitable for both short and extended trips.
  

How do you get started? Just follow three simple steps:

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2. Download the app to your smartphone.
   
3. Top up your balance using an international bank card.
   
4. Use the service to pay for purchases while in Russia: launch the application, press the QR payment icon, and scan the code at the checkout. The money will be withdrawn from your balance instantly.