The information that we were given from a bank was that we would not be able to use our cards at a Russian bank but that 'Citi Russia' should be able to take our cards.
Whatever situation existed in 2012, 2013, or two weeks ago is no longer relevant, as mastercard and visa only just withdrew services as part of the sanctions.
Hopefully the situation will be clarified in the next week or so but, in the meantime, I'd suggest that travellers prepare for the possibility that no cards will be accepted in Russia.
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2014 overland adventure to Russia and Central Asia in Land Rover Defender www.bermudarover.com
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