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Bank cards issued outside Russia do not work in Russia. After you cross the Russian border, the everyday convenience you normally enjoy is no longer available: you are unable to conveniently pay for your coffee, book a taxi, or buy a museum ticket. You have to look for a currency exchange bureau, carry cash with you, and cut back on impulse purchases.

A convenient solution is PayInRussia. This service helps foreign travelers to make payments for products and services in Russia through their smartphones. You can manage without cash or visit a bank branch.

What can be paid for?

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• taxi trips and delivery services;
  
• hotels and airline tickets;
  
• cafes and dining establishments;
  
• retail outlets and shopping centers;
  
• admission to museums and various events;
  
• orders from Russian online stores and marketplaces.
  

How does it work?

Sign up before your journey while you are in your country of residence. To get started:

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• upload a scan of your passport;
  
• take a selfie;
  
• complete a quick identity verification process. Your personal details is detected automatically, and no text messages sent to a Russian phone number are required.
  

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

Make payments for your purchases:

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• At physical points of sale: 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 reserve accommodation and purchase tickets right in the application.
  

Why is the service so useful?

PayInRussia has been created specifically for international tourists:

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• you are not required to be a resident of Russia;
  
• you are not required to open a bank account in Russia;
  
• you are not required to go to bank offices or currency exchange bureaus;
  
• you can register and top up your balance before your trip;
  
• you can make convenient payments using your smartphone;
  
• the service is convenient for short visits as well as longer stays.
  

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. Add money to your balance using an internationally issued bank card.
   
4. Make payments for goods and services in Russia: start the mobile app, select the QR code symbol, and scan the checkout QR code. The money will be deducted from your balance immediately.