QR-Based Transactions In The Russian Market Explained
Foreign-issued bank cards cannot be used in Russia. payinrussia.com After you cross the Russian border, the everyday convenience you normally enjoy becomes inaccessible: you are unable to conveniently pay for your coffee, order a taxi, or purchase a ticket to a museum. You are forced to look for a currency exchange bureau, bring physical money with you, and avoid unplanned spending.
The solution is PayInRussia. The platform helps foreign travelers to make payments for products and services in Russia through their smartphones. You do not have to carry cash or visit a bank branch.
What can be paid for?
taxi rides and delivery services;
accommodation and flight tickets;
cafes and dining establishments;
stores and shopping malls;
admission to museums and various events;
orders from Russian online stores and marketplaces.
How does the service work?
Register before your trip while you are still in your home country. To get started:
use your phone to scan your passport;
capture a selfie;
complete a brief identity check. Your information is processed automatically, and no text messages sent to a Russian phone number are required.
Deposit money into your account using a card issued by a foreign bank or an eligible payment platform operating in a supported country before traveling to Russia.
Make payments for your purchases:
At physical points of sale: scan the checkout QR code. An internet connection via a Wi-Fi or cellular network is required.
On the internet: pay for orders in e-commerce stores and reserve accommodation and purchase tickets right in the application.
Why is the service so useful?
PayInRussia was developed specifically for international tourists:
you do not have to become a resident of Russia;
you are not required to open an account at a Russian bank;
you are not required to go to bank branches or currency exchange offices;
you can create an account and add funds before you travel;
you can pay conveniently using your smartphone;
the service is suitable for both short and extended trips.
What do you need to do to begin? It only takes three straightforward steps:
Get the mobile app on your smartphone.
Add money to your balance using an international bank card.
Make payments for goods and services in Russia: open the app, tap the QR code icon, and scan the code at the checkout. The money will be debited from your account right away.