Tastecard now delivers food from local restaurants and you can get 10% off takeaways
TASTECARD is launching its own delivery service to rival Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat – and customers can get a permanent discount of at least 10%.
The new initiative is being rolled out next month to around 1,000 restaurants in Birmingham, Cardiff, Liverpool, London, Manchester and Newcastle.
Tastecard then plans on expanding into 25 cities across the UK by 2021.
The group says its available delivery restaurants include both chains and independent eateries.
Big-name brands that are signed up to Tastecard include Ask Italian, Pizza Hut, Zizzi and Prezzo, but it isn’t clear if they’re included.
We’ve asked for a list of places and we’ll update this article when we know more.
What is Tastecard and how does it work?
TASTECARD is a paid-for membership scheme that gives either two-for-one or 50% food at participating restaurants.
Membership typically costs £4.99 a month, or £34.99 for a yearly subscription, so it could be worth the investment if you regularly eat out.
If you’re unsure, you can also sign up to a 30-day free trial – but just remember you’ll start paying for the service once this period is finished.
As well as money off food, members also get 33% off Rakuten movie rentals.
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In addition, Tastecard also launching a new collection service where customers can order and pick up their takeaway from restaurants.
Collection will be available nationwide across all 6,000 Tastecard restaurant partners.
Both delivery and collection will launch on September 1 exclusively for Tastecard members, while non-members will then be able to order from September 21.
Tastecard says it hasn’t confirmed how much customers will pay for delivery.
In comparison, rivals Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats base their delivery charges on how close you are to your chosen restaurant.
How to save money eating out
THERE are a number of ways that you can save money when eating out. Here's how:
Discount codes – Check sites like Sun Vouchersor for any discount codes you can use to get money off your order.
Tastecard – This is a members club where you pay to have access to discounts worth up to 50 per cent off at thousands of restaurants. It costs £4.99 a month or £34.99 for the year.
Loyalty schemes – Some restaurants will reward you with discounts or a free meal if you register with their loyalty scheme, such as Nando’s where you can collect a stamp with every visit. Some chains like Pizza Express will send you discounts for special occasions, such as your birthday, if you sign up to their newsletter.
Voucher schemes – Look out for voucher schemes offered by third party firms, such as Meerkat Meals. If you compare and buy a product through CompareTheMarket.com then you’ll be rewarded with access to the discount scheme. You’ll get 2 for 1 meals at certain restaurants through Sunday to Thursday.
Student discounts – If you’re in full-time education or a member of the National Students Union then you may be able to get a discount of up to 15 per cent off the bill. It’s always worth asking before you place your order.
As part of the Tastecard service, restaurants must also offer customers a minimum of 10% off their order price.
However, they can increase this discount if they want to.
The discount offsets the cut-price commission rate Tastecard will charge eateries to help support the sector, with its fees ranging between 5% and 7%.
This compares with around 20% to 30% charged by its rivals, according to the group.
Tastecard hasn’t said if their regular 50% off and two-for-one on meals offer will also apply for members if they’re ordering food for delivery.
All customers will need to place orders via the Tastecard app, which is free to download, and deliveries are handled by DPD Group-owned firm Stuart
Around 2.5million customers are signed up to Tastecard.
Matt Turner, tastecard co-founder and chief executive, said: “Supporting restaurants, by encouraging diners, has never been more vital and we’re proud to throw our hat into the delivery ring.
“Our aim has not changed at Tastecard. We want to support the industry with lower fees and a service model made to reflect how restaurateurs want to do business, combined with a better value proposition for customers, to reward them for being the backbone of our hospitality industry.
“We hope that our competitor set follow suit to offer customers better value.”
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