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Moscow, Russia

Moscow Metro payment methods

Check how to enter the gates, buy tickets and use fare cards on Moscow Metro. Operated by Moscow Metro; last verified on 2026-07-22.

Official website ↗
Yes
bank card at gate
Partial
open-loop payment

Quick answer

Can I tap a bank card on Moscow Metro?

Yes. Moscow Metro accepts physical contactless bank cards directly at its fare gates. Documented schemes: MIR.

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Passenger access

Gate entry

Transit card

Yes
Troika Source: Moscow Metro FAQ

Contactless bank card

Yes
MIR Source: Moscow Metro FAQ The city documents contactless bank-card fare payment; foreign-issued card usability is constrained by payment-network availability.

Mobile wallet

Partial
Mobile bank-card payment depends on a supported domestic payment credential.

QR gate entry

Partial
QR and biometric channels exist at supported gates but require compatible local services.

Official app

Partial
Moscow transport apps can manage fare products; visitor eligibility and payment constraints apply.

Paper ticket or token

Yes
Single and multi-ride ticket on Troika media Source: Moscow Metro FAQ

Visitor pass

Partial
Unlimited ride products Fare products can be loaded onto Troika subject to current tariff rules.

Purchase and top-up

Ticket purchase

Cash

Yes
Source: Troika terms Tickets and Troika products are sold at station ticket offices and vending machines.

Bank card

Partial
Payment-network and card-issuer restrictions apply.

Contactless card

Partial
Availability depends on machine and supported domestic payment network.

Mobile wallet

Unknown

QR payment

Unknown

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