<br>Cards issued by foreign banks do not work in Russia. Once you cross the border, the everyday convenience you normally enjoy becomes inaccessible: you are unable to conveniently pay for coffee, request a cab, or buy a museum ticket. You are forced to search for a place to exchange money, carry cash with you, and avoid unplanned spending.<br>

<br>A convenient solution is PayInRussia. The platform allows foreign travelers to pay for purchases and services in Russia using their smartphones. You do not have to carry cash or visit a bank branch.<br>

What can be paid for?

taxi trips and delivery services;
accommodation and flight tickets;
cafes and dining establishments;
shops and shopping centers;
tickets to museums and events;
orders from Russian online stores and marketplaces.

How can you use it?

<br>Register before your trip while you are still at home. To complete the registration:<br>

use your phone to scan your passport;
capture a selfie;
complete a quick identity verification process. payinrussia.com Your document data is detected automatically, and you do not need to receive text messages on a Russian phone number.

<br>Deposit money into your account using a foreign-issued bank card or an eligible payment platform operating in a supported country before you arrive in Russia.<br>

Pay for your purchases:

In physical locations: scan the QR code at the checkout. Internet access via a Wi-Fi or cellular network is necessary.
Online: pay in online stores and book hotels and tickets directly through the app.

Why is it convenient?

<br>PayInRussia has been designed especially for foreign travelers:<br>

you do not have to become a resident of Russia;
you do not have to set up an account with a Russian bank;
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 easily pay for purchases with your mobile phone;
the service is ideal for both short and extended trips.

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

Install the application to your smartphone.
Fund your account using an internationally issued bank card.
Make payments for goods and services in Russia: start the mobile app, tap the QR code icon, and scan the checkout QR code. The money will be debited from your account right away.