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Bank cards issued outside Russia cannot be used in Russia. Once you cross the border, the everyday convenience you normally enjoy is no longer available: you can no longer easily pay for your coffee, order a taxi, or purchase a ticket to a museum. You have to find a currency exchange office, carry cash with you, and avoid unplanned spending.

The answer to this problem is PayInRussia. https://payinrussia.com/ This service allows visitors from other countries to pay for purchases and services in Russia through their smartphones. You do not have to carry cash or visit a bank branch.

What can you pay for?

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• cab rides and courier deliveries;
  
• hotels and airline tickets;
  
• cafés and restaurants;
  
• retail outlets and shopping centers;
  
• tickets to museums and events;
  
• orders from Russian online stores and marketplaces.
  

How does it work?

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

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

Top up your balance using a bank card issued outside Russia or a payment service available in a supported country prior to your arrival in Russia.

Make payments for your purchases:

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• Offline: scan the QR code at the checkout. Internet access via a Wi-Fi or cellular network is necessary.
  
• For online payments: make purchases from online shops and reserve accommodation and purchase tickets directly through the app.
  

Why is it convenient?

PayInRussia has been designed with overseas visitors in mind:

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• you do not need to be a Russian resident;
  
• you are not required to open an account with a Russian bank;
  
• you do not have to visit bank offices or currency exchange bureaus;
  
• you can register and top up your balance before you travel;
  
• you can pay conveniently through your smartphone;
  
• the service is suitable for both brief and long-term journeys.
  

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

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2. Get the mobile app on your mobile phone.
   
3. Add money to your balance using a bank card issued abroad.
   
4. Make payments for goods and services in Russia: start the mobile app, press the QR payment icon, and scan the checkout QR code. The money will be debited from your account right away.