Bank cards issued outside Russia are not accepted in Russia. payinrussia.com As soon as you enter the country, the everyday convenience you normally enjoy becomes inaccessible: you are unable to conveniently pay for your coffee, book a taxi, or buy a museum ticket. You have to find a currency exchange office, keep cash on hand, and cut back on impulse purchases.
The solution is PayInRussia. This payment service enables foreign travelers to pay for purchases and services in Russia with their mobile phones. You do not need cash or have to visit a bank.
What can be paid for?
- taxi rides and delivery services;
- hotels and airline tickets;
- cafés and restaurants;
- shops and shopping centers;
- tickets to museums and events;
- orders placed with Russian online retailers and marketplaces.
How does the service work?
Create your account before traveling while you are still at home. To complete the registration:
- upload a scan of your passport;
- capture a selfie;
- complete a quick identity verification process. Your information is detected automatically, and no text messages sent to a Russian phone number are required.
Add funds to your balance using a foreign-issued bank card or a payment service available in a supported country prior to your arrival in Russia.
Pay for your purchases:
- In physical locations: use your phone to scan the QR code at the checkout. A connection to the internet via Wi-Fi or mobile data is required.
- Online: pay in online stores and book hotels and tickets straight from the mobile app.
What makes it convenient?
PayInRussia has been created specifically for international tourists:
- you do not have to become a Russian resident;
- you do not need to open an account with a Russian bank;
- you do not have to visit bank offices or currency exchange bureaus;
- you can sign up and fund your balance before your trip;
- you can easily pay for purchases through your smartphone;
- the service is convenient for short visits as well as longer stays.
What do you need to do to begin? Get started in three easy steps:
- Install the application on your mobile phone.
- Top up your balance using an internationally issued bank card.
- Make payments for goods and services 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.