Liksutov assessed the impact of the departure of Samsung Pay on transport fares

MOSCOW, March 28 The suspension of the Samsung Pay payment service in Russia will not affect the fare payment system in Moscow transport, said Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport Maxim Liksutov.
“»The suspension of the Samsung Pay payment service in Russia from April 3 will not affect the fare payment system in Moscow transport,» Liksutov said.
He noted that you can pay for travel in several ways: with an Android phone through Mir Pay with a loaded Mir card, any plastic bank card and a bank sticker at all turnstiles and validators, using biometrics at all metro stations, the MCC and regular berths river transport, by any telephone via SBP in open test mode at all turnstiles of the metro, MCC and river transport. And also in cash or a bank card at ticket offices and ticket machines, “Troika”, a Muscovite card or a “United” ticket for 1-2 trips.

«We propose to use Russian technologies when paying for travel on Moscow transport. A wide range of services for paying for trips is provided so that passengers can choose the one that suits them. In this regard, we are among the world leaders. Payment is already working on biometrics, in an open test mode — through SBP. This year, virtual Troika will become available to owners of any smartphones,» added Liksutov. -0-