QR-Based Payments in the Russian market Made Simple

Foreign-issued bank cards do not work in Russia. After you cross the Russian border, the everyday convenience you normally enjoy disappears: you can no longer easily pay for coffee, book a taxi, or purchase a ticket to a museum. You need to look for a currency exchange bureau, bring physical money with you, and cut back on impulse purchases.

A convenient solution is PayInRussia. This payment service helps international tourists to pay for purchases and services in Russia through their smartphones. You do not have to carry cash or have to visit a bank.

Which purchases and services can you pay for?

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• taxi rides and delivery services;
  
• accommodation and flight tickets;
  
• coffee shops and restaurants;
  
• shops and shopping centers;
  
• admission to museums and various events;
  
• purchases from Russian e-commerce stores and marketplaces.
  

How does the service work?

Sign up before your journey while you are still at home. To do this:

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• upload a scan of your passport;
  
• capture a selfie;
  
• go through a fast identity verification procedure. payinrussia.com Your information is recognized automatically, and SMS verification through a Russian phone number is not required.
  

Deposit money into your account using a card issued by a foreign bank or a supported international payment service before you arrive in Russia.

Make payments for your purchases:

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• At physical points of sale: use your phone to scan the QR code at the checkout. An internet connection via Wi-Fi or a mobile network must be available.
  
• For online payments: make purchases from online shops and reserve accommodation and purchase tickets straight from the mobile app.
  

What makes it convenient?

PayInRussia has been designed with overseas visitors in mind:

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• you are not required to be a resident of Russia;
  
• you are not required to open a bank account in Russia;
  
• you can avoid visiting bank branches or currency exchange offices;
  
• you can sign up and fund your balance before your trip;
  
• you can easily pay for purchases using your smartphone;
  
• the service is convenient for both short and extended trips.
  

How do you get started? It only takes three straightforward steps:

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2. Get the mobile app on your mobile phone.
   
3. Top up your balance using a bank card issued abroad.
   
4. Use the service to pay for purchases while in Russia: launch the application, select the QR code symbol, and scan the code at the checkout. The money will be withdrawn from your balance instantly.