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Bank cards issued outside Russia are not accepted in Russia. Once you cross the border, the everyday convenience you normally enjoy disappears: you are unable to conveniently purchase a cup of coffee, order a taxi, or purchase a ticket to a museum. You are forced to search for a place to exchange money, keep cash on hand, and limit spontaneous purchases.

A convenient solution is PayInRussia. This payment service allows international tourists to make payments for products and services in Russia through their smartphones. You do not need cash or need to go to a bank.

Which purchases and services can you pay for?

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• cab rides and courier deliveries;
  
• hotels and airline tickets;
  
• cafes and dining establishments;
  
• retail outlets and shopping centers;
  
• tickets to museums and events;
  
• purchases from Russian e-commerce stores and marketplaces.
  

How can you use it?

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

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• scan your passport;
  
• take a photo of yourself;
  
• complete a brief identity check. Your document data is processed 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 a payment service available in a supported country before traveling to Russia.

Use the service to pay for purchases:

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• In physical locations: scan the QR code at the checkout. payinrussia.com A connection to the internet via a Wi-Fi or cellular network is required.
  
• For online payments: make purchases from online shops and book hotels and tickets directly through the app.
  

What makes it convenient?

PayInRussia has been designed with overseas visitors in mind:

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• you do not need to be a resident of the Russian Federation;
  
• you do not need to open a bank account in Russia;
  
• you are not required to go to banks or foreign exchange offices;
  
• you can create an account and add funds before you travel;
  
• you can make convenient payments through your smartphone;
  
• the service is suitable for short visits as well as longer stays.
  

How can you start using the service? Just follow three simple steps:

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2. Download the app on your smartphone.
   
3. Fund your account using an international bank card.
   
4. Use the service to pay for purchases while in Russia: open the app, tap the QR code icon, and scan the checkout QR code. The money will be debited from your account right away.