For the convenience of Vologda residents, a Universal Payment Code (UPC) from the National Payment Card System (NSPC) has been placed on the payment cards of the Northern Sales Company since October. This is a single QR code for paying for services, valid in Russia from September 1, 2026. With it you can make a payment through the fast payments system, using bank details or digital rubles - in any way that is convenient for the customer. Unlike the previous QR code, it can be read not only in the bank's application, but also with a regular phone camera. After the scan, the user will be transferred to the payment method selection page. At the same time, there is no need to switch to a new type of payment: if the subscriber is used to paying for services using the bank's services, he will be able to continue using the usual method. The transition to a uniform standard for payment for utility services is gradual: banks can accept payments not only according to the Code of Criminal Procedure, but also according to the old GOST QR code until March 1, 2027. Until this date, both QR codes are placed on SSK LLC accounts at the same time. You can pay for services using any of them.