For many seafarers, MarTrust remains the main way to receive wages from shipping companies. Once the money lands in the account, though, a very practical question comes up:
How do you move the funds to Russia and receive them on a Russian card?
This is the stage where problems usually start.
The money is in the account and the wages have been credited, but the usual transfer to a Russian card is either unavailable or comes with extra restrictions and complications.
Let's look at the options and at what deserves attention.
Why transfers to Russia have become difficult
International financial infrastructure has changed significantly in recent years.
As a result, many holders of foreign accounts and cards have found that the transfer methods they used to rely on no longer work the way they once did.
In practice, the questions seafarers ask most often are these:
- how to send money to a Russian card
- how to receive roubles in Russia
- how to avoid unnecessary intermediaries
- how to confirm the origin of the funds
- how to avoid losing money on the exchange rate
So the task is usually not withdrawing money from MarTrust, but arranging for it to be received in Russia.
Can you transfer money directly to a Russian card
Whether such a transfer is possible depends on a number of factors:
- the sender's bank
- the recipient's bank
- the currency of the transfer
- the payment routes available
- current service conditions
There is no one-size-fits-all solution.
That is exactly why many seafarers check the available options for receiving funds before they send any money.
What documents you may need
Since this is salary money, it is important to be able to confirm where the funds came from.
The usual documents are:
- the account holder's documents
- confirmation that the salary was paid
- information about the employer
- transfer details
The exact list depends on how the operation is structured.
Why it pays to calculate the final amount in advance
Even when a transfer is technically possible, the end result can differ from what you expect.
The final amount is affected by:
- the exchange rate
- the fees charged by everyone involved in the transfer
- the specifics of the route used to receive the funds
So before sending money, it is worth knowing exactly how much you will actually receive in Russia.
What seafarers most want to know
In practice, clients ask the same questions:
- whether the money can be received on a Russian bank card
- how long the transfer will take
- which currency is best to receive the funds in
- what documents will be required
- how to avoid unnecessary losses on currency exchange
The answers depend on the specific situation and the parameters of the transfer.
How EAST PAY helps with transfers from MarTrust
EAST PAY specialists help seafarers arrange to receive their money in Russia once wages have been credited to a MarTrust account.
For a preliminary assessment, it is usually enough to provide the transfer amount and your preferred method of receiving the funds.
From there we can identify the available options, calculate the final terms and choose the most convenient transfer route.
That way the client knows in advance how the money will be received and what amount will arrive at the end of the operation.
Conclusion
The fact that your wages have landed in a MarTrust account does not mean the money can be moved to Russia quickly, and without questions, by a standard transfer.
That is why, before sending funds, it makes sense to check the available options for receiving the money and to work out the terms of the transfer in advance.
If you need to receive your MarTrust salary on a Russian card or in roubles inside Russia, EAST PAY specialists will help you find a suitable transfer method and explain all the terms upfront.