Cards issued by foreign banks cannot be used in Russia. After you cross the Russian border, the convenience you are used to becomes inaccessible: you can no longer easily pay for your coffee, order a taxi, or get admission to a museum. payinrussia.com You need to find a currency exchange office, keep cash on hand, and limit spontaneous purchases.

The answer to this problem is PayInRussia. This service allows international tourists to pay for goods 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?

  • taxi trips and delivery services;
  • hotels and airline tickets;
  • cafes and dining establishments;
  • retail outlets and shopping centers;
  • museum and event tickets;
  • purchases from Russian e-commerce stores and marketplaces.

How does it work?

Sign up before your journey while you are still at home. To get started:

  • use your phone to scan your passport;
  • take a photo of yourself;
  • go through a fast identity verification procedure. Your personal details is processed automatically, and no text messages sent to a Russian phone number are required.

Top up your balance using a bank card issued outside Russia or a payment service available in a supported country before traveling to Russia.

Make payments for your purchases:

  • Offline: scan the QR code at the checkout. A connection to the internet via Wi-Fi or a mobile network is necessary.
  • On the internet: make purchases from online shops and make hotel reservations and buy tickets straight from the mobile app.

Why is it convenient?

PayInRussia has been designed specifically for international tourists:

  • you do not need to be a Russian resident;
  • you do not have to set up a bank account in Russia;
  • you are not required to go to bank offices or currency exchange bureaus;
  • you can create an account and add funds in advance of your journey;
  • you can make convenient payments through your smartphone;
  • the service is convenient for both brief and long-term journeys.

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

  1. Get the mobile app to your smartphone.
  2. Top up your balance using a bank card issued abroad.
  3. Pay for purchases in Russia: launch the application, select the QR code symbol, and use your camera to scan the code at the payment terminal. The money will be debited from your account right away.