I wish dining reservation apps and credit card companies coordinated more often so cardholders could dine almost free. Fortunately, that situation is improving. You can now get a complimentary Gourmet Passport membership from Dineout for three months through several methods.
#1 Through CRED App
If you have accumulated many Cred Coins, here’s a convenient way to redeem them. As of 2 January 2019, Gourmet Passport membership is available on the CRED app for 15,000 Cred Coins. Redeeming through CRED can be a straightforward option for frequent users who want to try premium dining offers without paying directly.
#2 Visa Signature and Infinite Cardholders
If you hold a Visa Signature or Visa Infinite credit or debit card, you may qualify for a three-month Gourmet Passport membership as part of select Visa offers. This benefit is typically available to premium cardholders and can provide access to 1+1 dining offers, complimentary drinks, or buffet deals at participating restaurants.
Bottomline
These complimentary Gourmet Passport memberships can deliver meaningful savings, especially when restaurants run 1+1 offers on food, drinks, or buffets. For frequent diners, a short-term membership can quickly offset its value through just a few visits.
I’m personally hoping for voucher-style promotions like the earlier ICICI Bank offer that provided a Rs.1000 Dineout voucher for American Express cardholders. Those voucher-based deals were easy to use and delivered immediate savings, but they don’t appear to be back yet.
What do you think of the complimentary Gourmet Passport membership offers? Are you making the most of them?