Studying at MGU and Credit Cards!!
Hello, In about a weeks time I will be moving to Moscow to study Russian Language at MGU for one academic year, I''ve been told that I should get a credit card for just emergencies but I was wondering which international banks are in Moscow? I've been considering HSBC, Barclays and NatWest, could anyone give me any advice?
Re: Studying at MGU and Credit Cards!!
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Originally Posted by Caroline
Hello, In about a weeks time I will be moving to Moscow to study Russian Language at MGU for one academic year, I''ve been told that I should get a credit card for just emergencies but I was wondering which international banks are in Moscow? I've been considering HSBC, Barclays and NatWest, could anyone give me any advice?
Citigroup (Citibank) pops in mind.
Also, there are a couple of European banks like BSGV (France) and Raffeisen AG (Austria) - at least these banks work with individuals.
But if you have Visa, MC or AmEx - they can be issued by any bank - you won't have any trouble using them. There are plenty of ATMs you can get cash from.
I should advise you against cheques, though. I doubt anyone (except some banks) will accept them as a payment in Russia. And... this, of course, should be verified with a calculator, but I think it's better to convert USD into Euros first (while you're at home) and then buy Roubles with Euros in Russia (Euro's rate is raising while USD falls). A direct USD/RUR exchange may cost you more.