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Payments, banking, ATMs, cash and cards. — in Russia.

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Wise (formerly TransferWise)

A global technology company that facilitates international money transfers and offers insights on corporate taxation.

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Money & payments

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Yandex Pay

A payment service from Yandex, allowing users to pay online and in various Yandex services.

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Mir Pay

Payment system for Mir cards, the national payment system of Russia. Allows contactless payments.

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QIWI Wallet

Popular e-wallet service in Russia for online payments, money transfers, and bill payments.

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YooMoney (formerly Yandex.Money)

A widely used electronic payment service for online purchases, bill payments, and transfers.

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Wise (formerly TransferWise)

A global technology company that facilitates international money transfers and offers insights on corporate taxation.

09/06/2026
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SberBank Online

The most widely used mobile banking application in Russia for managing accounts, transfers, and payments with SberBank.

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Tinkoff Bank

A popular online-only bank known for its innovative mobile app and convenient financial services.

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VTB Online

The official mobile banking app for VTB, one of Russia's leading universal banks.

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