In Moscow, in the summer of 2026, testing will begin on topping up the "Troika" transport card using the digital ruble. The new payment method will appear in the "Metro Moscow" application.
At the first stage, testing participants will be able to purchase season tickets and top up their "Wallet" balance. If the test is successful, the function will become available to all passengers.
The project is being launched jointly with the Bank of Russia and VTB. According to Moscow Deputy Mayor Maxim Liksutov, the digital ruble will allow paying for travel without entering bank card details.
After successful testing, passengers will be able to conveniently and safely top up their transport card using the digital ruble.
Moscow will become one of the first cities where the digital ruble will be integrated into everyday transport scenarios. Earlier, authorities stated that the new form of national currency should be used for direct settlements without traditional banking intermediaries.