Payments and cards
How to Pay in Russia with an international card?
Mobile App: PayInRussia
- Fully online banking
- Built specifically for tourists coming to Russia
Here's how it works: 4 steps
- 1Download the app straight onto your phone
- 2You sign up with your name, phone number & e-mail
- 3Linking to a virtual ruble account that you top up using your foreign card.
- 4You're ready to use within minutes: once it's loaded, you pay by scanning QR codes, the same way locals do through the “SBP” service (Russia's fast payment system that's now accepted almost everywhere). Topping up is instant, so add money as you go rather than loading everything on day one.
15,000 ₽
Without any extra verification, you can load and pay up to 15,000 rubles straight from your foreign card.
600,000 ₽
Verification raises the cap to 600,000 rubles.
What won't it do?
No cash withdrawals. This isn't a substitute for an ATM card, so there's no real reason to overload your balance “just in case.”
The service is provided by PSHB Bank (one of the biggest and reliable banks).
Support answers in English, Chinese, and Russian by email and WhatsApp.
The Mobile App works on: iOS, Android
Simple installation instructions are available on the service's website: PayInRussia.com