
The logo of the Mir payment system consists of three stylized elements: the letters “M” and “I” are rendered in vibrant green, while the third letter “R” is completed with a sky‑blue semicircle, suggesting a wing or leaf. This emblem debuted following a creative competition held from April to July 2015. In 2018, the green tone was deepened, the blue became brighter and gradient‑blended; later the brand introduced an expanded palette (blue, red, yellow, black) for flexible visual implementation. The logo maintains clean geometric shapes and conveys the brand’s modern and functional corporate identity.
The Mir payment system was established in 2014–2015 by the National Payment Card System under the initiative of the Bank of Russia, designed to replace Visa and Mastercard after sanctions. The official card launch began in December 2015, and from 2016 cards were accepted not only across Russia but also in Belarus, Turkey, Vietnam, Armenia, and other countries. The name “Mir” carries dual meaning: on one hand signifying “planet” in a global context, and on the other “peace/stability,” highlighting national coverage and payment sovereignty. By May 2023, over 228 million cards had been issued, and the platform continues to develop actively — Mir Pay mobile app for Android contactless payments was introduced, international partnerships are expanding, and dependence on foreign payment systems is decreasing.













