<br>Cards issued by foreign banks do not work in Russia. After you cross the Russian border, the convenience you are used to becomes inaccessible: you cannot simply pay for your coffee, request a cab, or get admission to a museum. You need to search for a place to exchange money, carry cash with you, and cut back on impulse purchases.<br>

<br>The solution is PayInRussia. This payment service helps foreign travelers to make payments for products and services in Russia through their smartphones. You do not need cash or visit a bank branch.<br>

Which purchases and services can you pay for?

cab rides and courier deliveries;
hotel stays and plane tickets;
coffee shops and restaurants;
shops and shopping centers;
tickets to museums and events;
orders placed with Russian online retailers and marketplaces.

How does it work?

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

scan your passport;
capture a selfie;
complete a quick identity verification process. 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 card issued by a foreign bank or an eligible payment platform operating in a supported country before you arrive in Russia.<br>

Make payments for your purchases:

At physical points of sale: scan the checkout QR code. A connection to the internet via Wi-Fi or mobile data must be available.
For online payments: pay in online stores and book hotels and tickets directly through the app.

What makes it convenient?

<br>PayInRussia was developed with overseas visitors in mind:<br>

you do not have to become a resident of the Russian Federation;
you do not have to set up an account with a Russian bank;
you do not have to visit banks or foreign exchange offices;
you can sign up and fund your balance before you travel;
you can pay conveniently using your smartphone;
the service is suitable for short visits as well as longer stays.

What do you need to do to begin? Get started in three easy steps:

Get the mobile app on your mobile phone.
Top up your balance using a bank card issued abroad.
Use the service to pay for purchases while in Russia: open the app, press the QR payment icon, and scan the checkout QR code. The money will be deducted from your balance immediately.