How to open a Russian bank card while living in Germany

Under the current restrictions, many financial transactions between Europe and Russia are difficult: foreign cards do not work, and transfers are restricted.

💡 Since 2024, through the YooMoney service, you can open a Russian electronic account and order a MIR card for delivery to Germany.

Features:
— pay for goods and services in Russia
— top up the account with a foreign card
— make transfers to Russia
— pay with a MIR card while travelling

How to apply:
1️⃣ register (including with a foreign phone number)
2️⃣ complete online identification
3️⃣ top up the account and order a card

📦 The card is delivered abroad.
 

From the practical experience of a Path Home participant
A link to activate the card was sent, and 146 euros was paid for the card. The trial transfer was made from a German DKB credit card; 509 euros was charged to transfer funds to the MIR card through YooMoney. The payment was processed in dollars (600 US dollars), and 42 555 rubles was credited to the account (the Central Bank exchange rate on that date was 90.86; at bank rates, a fee of approximately 3368 rubles was charged). The transfer goes through a bank in Uzbekistan.

ℹ️ More information — on the website of the Consulate General in BONN.