No.165974
Cards issued by foreign banks are not accepted in Russia. 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 are forced to find a currency exchange office, bring physical money with you,
and limit spontaneous purchases.
The answer to this problem is PayInRussia. This payment service allows foreign travelers to pay
for purchases and services in Russia with their mobile phones.
You do not need cash or need to go to a bank.
What can you pay for?
cab rides and courier deliveries;
accommodation and flight tickets;
cafés and restaurants;
shops and shopping centers;
tickets to museums and events;
purchases from Russian e-commerce stores and marketplaces.
How does the service work?
Sign up before your journey while you are still in your home country.
To do this:
upload a scan of your passport;
take a selfie;
complete a brief identity check. 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 foreign-issued bank
card or an eligible payment platform operating in a supported country prior to your arrival in Russia.
Make payments for your purchases:
At physical points of sale: scan the QR code at the checkout.
A connection to the internet via Wi-Fi or mobile data is necessary.
Online: pay for orders in e-commerce stores and reserve
accommodation and purchase tickets right in the application.
Why is it convenient?
PayInRussia has been designed specifically for international tourists:
you do not need to be a resident of Russia;
you do not need to open a bank account in Russia;
you can avoid visiting bank offices or currency exchange bureaus;
you can create an account and add funds before you travel;
you can easily pay for purchases using your smartphone;
the service is convenient for both short and extended
trips.
How can you start using the service? Get started in three easy steps:
Download the app to your smartphone.
Fund your account using an international bank card.
Pay for purchases in Russia: open the app, tap the QR code icon, and scan the code at the
checkout. The money will be debited from your account right away.