Yekaterinburg - Post Report Question and Answers
Are credit cards widely accepted and safe to use locally? Are ATMs common and do you recommend using them? Are they safe to use?
Yes, credit cards are widely accepted and safe to use. We also use Apple Pay on our phones frequently. ATMs are very common, and as long as they are connected with a bank, they are safe to use. Consulate employees can also write checks and get local currency from the cashier at the consulate. - Feb 2020
Yes, especially the contactless payment method. I used ATMs as well though some people were cash only from the consulate cashier's office. We did have people hack our bankcards twice and we had to replace them, but nothing USAA and Chase could not fix right away. - Aug 2018
There are several international banks located around the city, including Citibank. The same rules apply here as anywhere: don't use an ATM card not attached to a large bank. - Aug 2010
No problem using credit cards in hotels or higher-end restaurants. - Jan 2008
