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Cards issued by foreign banks cannot be used in Russia. As soon as you enter the country, the everyday convenience you normally enjoy becomes inaccessible: you are unable to conveniently pay for your coffee, request a cab, or purchase a ticket to a museum. You need to search for a place to exchange money, keep cash on hand, and avoid unplanned spending.

The answer to this problem is PayInRussia. This payment service helps foreign travelers to make payments for products and services in Russia through their smartphones. You do not need cash or have to visit a bank.

What can be paid for?

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• cab rides and courier deliveries;
  
• accommodation and flight tickets;
  
• cafés and restaurants;
  
• shops and shopping centers;
  
• tickets to museums and events;
  
• orders placed with Russian online retailers and marketplaces.
  

How can you use it?

Create your account before traveling while you are in your country of residence. To get started:

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

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

Use the service to pay for purchases:

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• At physical points of sale: use your phone to scan the QR code at the checkout. payinrussia.com Internet access via Wi-Fi or a mobile network is necessary.
  
• Online: pay in online stores and book hotels and 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 Russian resident;
  
• you are not required to open an account at a Russian bank;
  
• you can avoid visiting bank branches or currency exchange offices;
  
• you can create an account and add funds in advance of your journey;
  
• you can easily pay for purchases using your smartphone;
  
• the service is convenient for short visits as well as longer stays.
  

How can you start using the service? It only takes three straightforward steps:

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2. Get the mobile app on your mobile phone.
   
3. Fund your account 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 code at the checkout. The money will be withdrawn from your balance instantly.