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Bank cards issued outside Russia are not accepted in Russia. After you cross the Russian border, your usual payment convenience becomes inaccessible: you are unable to conveniently purchase a cup of coffee, order a taxi, or purchase a ticket to a museum. You need to search for a place to exchange money, 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 goods and services in Russia through their smartphones. You do not need cash or need to go to a bank.


What can be paid for?


taxi trips and delivery services;
hotels and airline tickets;
cafés and restaurants;
shops and shopping centers;
admission to museums and various events;
orders from Russian online stores and marketplaces.


How does it work?


Register before your trip while you are in your country of residence. [https://www.institutorubemalves.org.br/2026/08/02/qr-based-payment-methods-in-russia-clarified/ https://payinrussia.com/] To do this:



scan your passport;
take a selfie;
complete a quick identity verification process. Your document data is recognized automatically, and SMS verification through a Russian phone number is not required.



Top up your balance using a bank card issued outside Russia or a supported international payment service prior to your arrival in Russia.


Make payments for your purchases:


Offline: scan the QR code at the checkout. An internet connection via Wi-Fi or mobile data is necessary.
Online: make purchases from online shops and book hotels and tickets directly through the app.


What makes it convenient?


PayInRussia has been created specifically for international tourists:



you do not need to be a Russian resident;
you do not need to open an account at a Russian bank;
you can avoid visiting bank branches or currency exchange offices;
you can sign up and fund your balance before you travel;
you can easily pay for purchases using your smartphone;
the service is convenient for short visits as well as longer stays.


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


Install the application to your smartphone.
Top up your balance using an internationally issued bank card.
Use the service to pay for purchases while in Russia: start the mobile app, tap the QR code icon, and scan the code at the checkout. The money will be withdrawn from your balance instantly.