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Bank cards issued outside Russia do not work in Russia. Once you cross the border, the convenience you are used to disappears: you can no longer easily pay for coffee, request a cab, or get admission to a museum. You are forced to look for a currency exchange bureau, keep cash on hand, and cut back on impulse purchases.

The solution is PayInRussia. This service allows international tourists to pay for purchases and services in Russia through their smartphones. You can manage without cash or need to go to a bank.

What can you pay for?

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• taxi trips and delivery services;
  
• hotel stays and plane tickets;
  
• coffee shops and restaurants;
  
• retail outlets and shopping centers;
  
• tickets to museums and events;
  
• orders placed with Russian online retailers and marketplaces.
  

How does it work?

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

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• use your phone to scan your passport;
  
• take a selfie;
  
• go through a fast identity verification procedure. https://payinrussia.com Your information is recognized automatically, and SMS verification through a Russian phone number is not required.
  

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

Use the service to pay for purchases:

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• Offline: use your phone to scan the QR code at the checkout. An internet connection via a Wi-Fi or cellular network is necessary.
  
• Online: pay for orders in e-commerce stores and make hotel reservations and buy tickets directly through the app.
  

What makes it convenient?

PayInRussia was developed with overseas visitors in mind:

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• you do not have to become a resident of Russia;
  
• you are not required to open an account with a Russian bank;
  
• you can avoid visiting banks or foreign exchange offices;
  
• you can create an account and add funds before you travel;
  
• you can pay conveniently using your smartphone;
  
• the service is ideal for both short and extended trips.
  

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

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2. Get the mobile app to your smartphone.
   
3. Fund your account using an internationally issued bank card.
   
4. Make payments for goods and services in Russia: open the app, press the QR payment icon, and scan the checkout QR code. The money will be withdrawn from your balance instantly.