Indian Cupid Review April 2019: Scam or Real Dates?

Last updated: April 2019

Our Review

Indian Cupid is an online dating and matrimonial site for people who want to meet with Indian singles around the world. Although fixed marriage is one tradition that is more common in India, single individuals are freer to choose their partners nowadays. Nevertheless, some factors such as religion, caste, family type, physical appearance, and economic status are still being taken into consideration when it comes to the matchmaking process.

That's exactly what Indian Cupid has to offer its members-- comprehensive criteria that you can customise to find your best match. Since its launch in the year 2000, the dating site has brought several individuals together. What's good about Indian Cupid is that being an Indian is not a requirement! You can come from anywhere across the globe who is simply interested in meeting an Indian partner.

Being one of the Cupid Media sites, Indian Cupid employs fraud prevention system and random user checks to ensure the security of the members.

Member Structure

Members

7,000 from United Kingdom

Members activity

190 daily logins

Gender Proportion

35 %

65 %

You get a personal profile which you can fill out

Has almost 45,000 users worldwide
Most members are looking for serious dating and marriage
Has around 1,500 unique daily visitors
Top countries that visit Indian Cupid site include India, USA, United Kingdom, Germany and Malaysia

Out of the 45,000 members, males dominate the site with slightly less than two-thirds members while females are around one-third. About half of the users of Indian Cupid are between the ages of 25 to 34. These users are mostly ready for serious dating and marriage.

Most users either have standard or platinum membership while there are a few who choose to subscribe with gold membership. The VIP features of the platinum membership must be attractive to the users. With just a few bucks more per month, they would prefer it over the gold membership. Among the top countries who visit IndianCupid.com the most are India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Malaysia.

18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55+

Signing Up

Sign up for free
Quick and hassle-free signing up process
Log in through your email address or Facebook account
Email verification not required
Must be 18 years old to sign up
24-48 hours pending photo approval

It is very easy to connect through Indian Cupid. You simply need to enter your first name, gender, age and email address or Facebook account. In almost just a minute, you're already in!

As soon as you created your profile, you will be asked to upload your profile photo by linking your profile to Facebook or uploading a new one. A high-quality photo will be an advantage since it will attract more members to your profile.

Find better matches by providing some information about your preference, personality, background, and interests. Although you are not required to fill out the answers to all the fields, it is recommended if you want to get the best matching results.

Making Contact

Free Matching
Customised criteria for searching
Limited messaging for standard members
Online members are listed
Instant messenger available for gold and platinum members
Easy recall with the availability of Interests and Favourites lists

There is a chatroom

There are several ways to engage other members on Indian Cupid. Once you have signed in, you may already view your matches and other online singles. Send a heart to show interest to another member and if you are a premium-paying member, you can send a message instantly! You may also do this even if you are a regular member as long as the other member has a gold or platinum membership.

Although the functions of being a regular member are limited, the site gives you an overview of what to explore before subscribing to the premium. If you are not ready for a conversation with others yet, you may save your "Interests" first in your "Favourite List," which you may access later on. In the same way, you may also know who viewed your profile or those who are interested in you under the "Activity Tab."

Profile Quality

Profile authenticity verification is available but not required
Very detailed member information found in profiles
Safe dating reminders provided
Premium member tag can be seen in profile preview
Premium members profiles appear on top of the matches list
You may earn a badge to get higher ranking by verifying your profile

In Indian Cupid, you may input your basic personal information, description of your appearance, lifestyle, background and cultural values, your own description about yourself and the partner that you are looking for. Edit your match criteria based on your preference-- from gender, age, country, appearance, lifestyle, background, and cultural values, for better chances of finding your best match.

You may also specify your interest and say something about your personality. Nevertheless, these questions can be skipped. Any information or photos you choose to share on your profile can be viewed by any other member.

The last step is an option for you to verify your profile by uploading any of the acceptable identification documents such as passport, driver's license or national ID card. By doing so, you have the chance of ranking higher in search results and getting more attention from singles. You will also be helping improve members' safety. Indian Cupid also provides Helpful Hints for Online Dating wherein safety reminders for dating and warning against scammers are given.

App

Easy to use
Free for Android users (Google Play Store)
Not available in the App Store and Microsoft Store
Link your profile in your Facebook account to log in
No thumbnail view for matches
Notification settings can be customised

The wide-spread use of smartphones has paved the way for the innovation of mobile applications in the market to keep up with the changing technology landscape. The need for mobile apps arises as people prefer easier-access to their social media accounts and, of course, the dating sites.

To no surprise, Indian Cupid came up with its own mobile app. Any users can easily navigate through the app with its simple and user-friendly interface. Your home page will instantly show your matches, which you can readily browse as soon as you log in. All other features on the website are also available in the mobile app. This makes it handy for the members to access their account anytime, anywhere-- especially when meeting their new-found friend on Indian Cupid.

Real Life Review

"It was my first time to use a dating site. Being new to Indian Cupid and to the dating site world, I did not have a hard time using the app. It was referred to me by a friend who is using the Filipino Cupid app. I've been using Indian Cupid since July last year and easily matched and made several friends during the first month, not only from India but from all over the world. After a month, I upgraded my account to platinum. Good thing I did! I would not have met Sanayah if I did not decide to upgrade. She's a standard member from India who was also interested in making friends and dating, just like me. I've been in the US since I was 10 and a few weeks from now, I'm coming back to my birthplace to meet with my special friend and her family. A lot of thanks to Indian Cupid. Can't wait to finally meet her!" -Sandee, 30

Design and Usability

Overall, the design and layout of Indian Cupid are basic, simple, and clean. This makes it easy, even first-time users, to explore either the site or the mobile app. It follows a similar design like the other Cupid sites with its trademark red and white colours.

The features of the site are very accessible with the tabs located on top of the page and drop-down menus. The mobile app, on the other hand, has the sidebars. Despite its not-so-modern design, the Indian Cupid platforms effectively serve their purpose in providing a fun and convenient online dating experience to its members all over the world.

Indian Cupid Costs and Prices

Basic matching
Profile viewing
Sending interests
Instant messaging to premium members

Communicate with everyone
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Standard members can only message premium users.
Live chat with instant messenger
Browse anonymously
VIP profile highlighting
Advanced matching algorithms
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Access mutual and reverse matching algorithms to improve your matches

Duration / Credits / Coins	Costs per month	Total
Platinum
1 Month	32.98 GBP / Month	32.98 GBP
3 Months	21.99 GBP / Month	65.98 GBP
12 Months	11.00 GBP / Month	131.98 GBP
Gold
1 Month	27.99 GBP / Month	27.99 GBP
3 Months	18.66 GBP / Month	55.99 GBP
12 Months	9.33 GBP / Month	111.99 GBP

Is Indian Cupid expensive or cheap?

In comparison to other providers Indian Cupid is average.

Bank Transfer
Credit Card
PayPal
Paysafecard
Online Bank Transfer

Note that subscription can be set to manual renewal so you do not need to worry about your card being charged without your consent.

Special Features

Indian Cupid has several special features that can make your online dating site experience better. Most of these, if not all, will help you find your match easier.

Profile Note

Available for Platinum Members, a profile note allows you add your own remarks about a particular user. The profile notes can only be viewed by you.

Cupid Tags

These are keywords that you can attribute to your profile so that other members can easily find you. You may use any words to describe yourself in terms of appearance, interests or preference.

My Favourites

Browse through your favourite members without getting worried about forgetting their names and not finding them again. By simply clicking the star icon on the members' profile, they will automatically fall to your favourites list.

My Interest

Similar to the "My Favourites" list, the "My Interest" lists will allow you to browse through the members that you have shown interest with. This can be done by hitting the heart icon on the member's profile.

Message Filter

The Mail Filter lets you filter out messages from users who do not match the criteria you select. To enable this, set your criteria and turn the filter status ON. You may still view all the filtered messages in the Filtered Mail Folder.

Our rating

Signing Up:	4.5 / 5
Making Contact:	3.0 / 5
Profile Quality:	4.5 / 5
App:	4.0 / 5
Real Life Review:	4.5 / 5

Editors Conclusion

Simplified in a user-friendly site and mobile application, this modernised matchmaking process formulated by Indian Cupid is a must-try! With its comprehensive search criteria, Indian Cupid provides better matchmaking experience. For almost two decades of innovation and development on the site, Indian Cupid has been providing a safe and secure environment for its users. So, if you're ready to find your lifetime partner and be added to the list of success stories at Indian Cupid, now is the time to give it a shot!

FAQ

Facts

What is Indian Cupid?

Indian Cupid is a dating site intended for people around the globe who wants to meet an Indian partner.

When did IndianCupid start?

Indian Cupid started in the year 2000.

Is IndianCupid good?

Indian Cupid has paved the way for several couples who ended up falling in love and getting married. Success stories can be viewed on the site.

Usability

What is the photo approval process?

To ensure compliance with IndianCupid's photo requirements, uploaded photos will have to be reviewed within 24-48 hours.

How many messages can I send per day on IndianCupid?

All members are allowed to have 500 message conversations per day. If you upgrade your subscription, you will be able to access unlimited communication.

Can I delete someone from My Matches on IndianCupid?

No, you cannot delete a user from your match results. Your matches are generated based on the criteria you set. You may always edit your preference settings to improve your search.

What is the Instant Messenger on IndianCupid?

Available for gold and platinum members, Instant Messenger allows users to chat with one another. The Instant Messenger panel pops out at the lower left part of the screen. It can be minimised and restored while browsing.

What does "Show Interest" mean and how does it work on IndianCupid?

To let a member know that you are interested with him/her, simply click the heart icon usually located near the profile picture. A member who receives the heart will be notified. If you get a heart back, maybe it's time to start that conversation so do it!

Membership

What are the membership options available?

Standard membership is free and allows users to use the basic features of Indian Cupid. Gold members enjoy more useful features, especially in messaging. Platinum users are the VIP and can enjoy more advanced messaging and search features.

What payment methods are available?

Indian Cupid makes use of several payment options. Users can purchase subscriptions thru bank transfer, credit cards, Paypal, Paysafecard, and online bank transfer.

How do I cancel my auto re-billing on IndianCupid?

To manually pay for your subscription, you may change the settings of your billing by switching off the auto re-billing.

How to delete IndianCupid account?

Indian Cupid account can be switched off if you wish to. It will not totally be deleted but deactivated. You may always switch it back on by filling out the short Request Membership Reactivation form once you log in the site.

How will my payment appear on my credit card statement?

Usually, your payment will be recorded to "IndianCupid.com Southport AU". However, this may vary per credit card provider.

Security

How do I protect my privacy?

It is recommended to use a different email account for online dating. IndianCupid refers to its sister site OnlineDatingSafetyTips.com for more comprehensive information about privacy.

How does IndianCupid.com protect my safety?

Indian Cupid uses a world-class fraud prevention system carried out by its Fraud Prevention team. Tips are also provided throughout the site to remind users on safety precautions.

How do I block a user from contacting me in IndianCupid?

If someone's bothering you, you have an option to block that user. You may find the block button in different areas in the site-- instant message, member profile and instant messenger. You may find your blocked users in your Blocked list under the Activity menu.

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Phone-Hotline:	US and Canadian Customers (toll-free): 1-800-787-0838 / UK Customers (freephone): 0800 056 9427 / Australian Customers: (07) 5571 1181 / Other International Customers: +61 7 5571 1181
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