Bank cards issued outside Russia cannot be used in Russia. As soon as you enter the country, the everyday convenience you normally enjoy disappears: you can no longer easily pay for your coffee, book a taxi, or buy a museum ticket. You are forced to find a currency exchange office, keep cash on hand, and avoid unplanned spending.

A convenient solution is PayInRussia. This service helps visitors from other countries to pay for goods and services in Russia using their smartphones. You do not have to carry cash or need to go to a bank.

What can be paid for?

• taxi trips and delivery services;
• hotel stays and plane tickets;
• coffee shops and restaurants;
• stores and shopping malls;
• museum and event tickets;
• orders placed with Russian online retailers and marketplaces.

How does it work?

Register before your trip while you are in your country of residence. To complete the registration:

• scan your passport;
• capture a selfie;
• complete a brief identity check. payinrussia.com Your personal details is processed automatically, and you do not need to receive text messages on a Russian phone number.

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

Make payments for your purchases:

• At physical points of sale: scan the QR code at the checkout. An internet connection via Wi-Fi or mobile data is necessary.
• For online payments: pay in online stores and book hotels and tickets straight from the mobile app.

What makes it convenient?

PayInRussia has been designed specifically for international tourists:

• you are not required to be a resident of Russia;
• you are not required to open an account with a Russian bank;
• you are not required to go to bank offices or currency exchange bureaus;
• you can register and top up your balance before you travel;
• you can pay conveniently through your smartphone;
• the service is ideal for both brief and long-term journeys.

How do you get started? Get started in three easy steps:

1. Get the mobile app on your smartphone.
2. Add money to your balance using an international bank card.
3. Pay for purchases in Russia: start the mobile app, press the QR payment icon, and use your camera to scan the code at the payment terminal. The money will be debited from your account right away.