PayPal Availability and Workarounds

PayPal’s official services are limited in Russia, but foreign users can create a PayPal account linked to a foreign card and use it for Russian‑based freelancers. Payments are sent in USD or EUR and the recipient can withdraw to a foreign bank account. Direct withdrawal to a Russian card is not supported. Fees include a conversion charge and a withdrawal fee. For occasional transactions, PayPal remains a convenient option.