Post Bank has introduced contactless payment stickers for its customers, as announced by the bank’s press service. The move follows a growing demand for quick, phone-friendly payment options that keep wallets light while maintaining the security and convenience users expect. These stickers are designed to work across a range of devices and scenarios, making everyday transactions faster and simpler without the need to pull out a traditional card. The rollout signals the bank’s commitment to adapting its services to modern shopping habits and the way people manage money on the go.
The bank is offering two sticker formats to suit different placement needs on a smartphone: a horizontal option and a vertical option. This choice helps customers decide how discreet or visible they want the sticker to be, depending on where they typically keep their phone and how they carry it during daily activities. The intent is to make installation seamless so users can rely on contactless payments or cash withdrawals with minimal fuss. The design emphasizes slim profile and easy removal, should a customer want to relocate the sticker to a new device or position in the future.
Availability is currently focused on major metropolitan centers, starting with Post Bank locations in Moscow and the Moscow Region, with distribution extending to St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region, as well as Kazan, Yekaterinburg, and Vladivostok. A comprehensive list of participating outlets can be found on the bank’s website as the program expands. The bank’s team notes that stock will be limited during the initial launch window, encouraging interested customers to check their local centers for the latest availability and any regional updates. This phased rollout allows the bank to ensure sufficient testing and support during the first weeks of use.
Customers can add the sticker to Mir bank cards or issue it for a current savings account in place of a physical plastic card. It can also serve as an additional card linked to a contract for a third party, broadening access to convenient digital payments for family members or trusted associates. In practical terms, the sticker functions as a wearable payment token that can be attached to a phone, a secure case, or other everyday objects, enabling fast tap-to-pay experiences and occasional offline security checks where applicable.
A payment sticker operates as an analogue of a bank card in the form of a compact sticker with a built-in NFC chip. When affixed to a smartphone or other device, it allows users to complete purchases or withdraw cash from ATMs with a single tap, leveraging the same secure payment infrastructure as traditional cards. The NFC module is designed to be robust and compatible with the bank’s existing security standards, ensuring smooth integration with the user’s existing Mir wallet and associated accounts.
Security remains a central priority for the bank. The press service emphasized that payment stickers are just as safe and secure as regular plastic cards. They conducted extensive testing before launch, drawing on internal experience as well as feedback from users of other banks who already use similar digital tap-to-pay solutions. Customers can expect layered protections, including tokenization, device binding, and transaction monitoring that helps detect anomalies in real time. As with any card-like instrument, users are advised to keep devices secure, enable any available anti-traud features, and review recent transactions regularly to stay informed about activity on their accounts.