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Paying for a taxi in Belarus

However you like to pay, it's covered. In the Smile Go app you can link a card, pay cash, or go cashless — with the price fixed before you ride and a receipt for every trip.

Taxi fares in Belarus are charged in Belarusian roubles (BYN), and the price is fixed before you confirm the ride. Here's how payment works in the Smile Go app.

Ways to pay

Card

Link a card once and ride tap-free — the fare is charged automatically at the end.

Cash

Pay the driver directly — the fixed price you saw up front doesn’t change.

Cashless

Contactless and online payments are supported across Belarus.

Good to know

  • Fixed price: the fare is shown up front and doesn't change on the way, so paying is never a surprise.
  • Receipts: you get a receipt by email for every trip — handy for expenses.
  • Tipping: not expected in Belarus. The fixed fare is the full price.
  • Currency: prices are in BYN; a linked card is billed in the app automatically at the end of the ride.

Want to understand what goes into the price? Read how taxi fares are set in Minsk.

FAQ

Common questions

Can I pay for a taxi by card in Belarus?
Yes. In the Smile Go app you can link a card once and ride tap-free — the fixed fare is charged automatically at the end of the trip.
Can I pay cash?
Yes. Pay the driver directly; the fixed price you saw before the ride doesn't change.
What currency are taxi fares in?
Belarusian roubles (BYN). The app shows the exact fare before you confirm.
Do I need to tip?
Tipping isn't expected in Belarus — the fixed fare is the full price.
Do I get a receipt?
Yes — Smile Go sends a receipt by email for every trip.
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