Credit cards are becoming widely accepted in the country. Most first-class hotels, swanky restaurants, upscale shopping malls and other major business or commercial establishments accept credit cards in paying transactions. There are credit card symbols displayed in the visible places of every establishment indicating that credit cards are accepted. The following credit cards are usable in Russia.

VISA
* Dee Hock was the founder of this debit-credit card and conceived its name. With the belief that it will be easily remembered in different tongue from different countries around the world. In fact, it does! It continues to soar high until now providing its client the best services they offer.

MASTERCARD
* Formerly known as Master Charge. A multinational corporation was originally created by United California Bank, Wells Fargo and Bank of California. Its main headquarter is based in Purchase, New York, United States

AMERICAN EXPRESS
*Widely known for its credit cards, traveler’s cheque businesses and charge card. “AmEx” as what it is sometimes called was ranked as the 74th largest company by Fortune magazine. In addition, it is rank fifteen as the most valuable brand in the world by BusinessWeek and Interbrand..

Sources/ References:

www.cebuanas.com/travel
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_Credit_Bureau