How to Pay for ChatGPT from Russia in 2026

How to Pay for ChatGPT and International Services from Russia in 2026

Author: Alexander LambertPublished: 9 August 2026Updated: 9 August 2026Reading time: 1 min read

After Russian bank cards became restricted, paying for international services turned into a separate task. ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney, Cursor, Adobe, Figma and many other products may require a foreign bank card.

One available option is the Zarub virtual foreign card, issued and managed through its official Telegram bot.

Why use a foreign virtual card

A dedicated virtual card can be used for recurring subscriptions and one-off purchases from international providers. Supported services and payment conditions can change, so check the provider’s current terms before paying.

How to get and use a Zarub card

Open the official Zarub Telegram bot.
Select the appropriate card and review its fees.
Complete the required verification and fund the balance.
Enter the card details in the service you need to pay for.

What to check before paying

Confirm the subscription price, billing currency, recurring-payment rules, card balance and any conversion or issue fees. Never share confirmation codes or card credentials with third parties.