Foreign-issued bank cards do not work in Russia. payinrussia.com Once you cross the border, your usual payment convenience becomes inaccessible: you cannot simply pay for your coffee, request a cab, or get admission to a museum. You need to find a currency exchange office, keep cash on hand, and avoid unplanned spending.
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The solution is PayInRussia. The platform helps visitors from other countries to make payments for products and services in Russia with their mobile phones. You do not have to carry cash or have to visit a bank.
What can be paid for?
- taxi rides and delivery services;
- accommodation and flight tickets;
- cafes and dining establishments;
- shops and shopping centers;
- admission to museums and various events;
- orders from Russian online stores and marketplaces.
How can you use it?
Register before your trip while you are still at home. To do this:
- 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.
Deposit money into your account using a bank card issued outside Russia or a supported international payment service before traveling to Russia.
Pay for your purchases:
- At physical points of sale: use your phone to scan the QR code at the checkout. Internet access via Wi-Fi or a mobile network is necessary.
- Online: make purchases from online shops and make hotel reservations and buy tickets directly through the app.
Why is it convenient?
PayInRussia was developed with overseas visitors in mind:
- you do not need to be a resident of the Russian Federation;
- you do not have to set up an account at a Russian bank;
- you do not have to visit bank offices or currency exchange bureaus;
- you can register and top up your balance before your trip;
- you can pay conveniently with your mobile phone;
- the service is convenient for short visits as well as longer stays.
What do you need to do to begin? Just follow three simple steps:
- Get the mobile app on your smartphone.
- Add money to your balance using an internationally issued bank card.
- Pay for purchases in Russia: open the app, press the QR payment icon, and scan the code at the checkout. The money will be withdrawn from your balance instantly.
