The well-known meal delivery and dining out app Zomato has released a new function. Deepinder Goyal, the firm’s CEO, announced X that Zomato now accepts cash payments for orders, with the option to immediately credit any remaining funds to a customer’s Zomato Money account for later usage.
“For cash on delivery orders, finding exact change can sometimes be inconvenient. Starting today, our customers can pay delivery partners in cash and ask for the balance amount to be added instantly to their Zomato Money account. This balance can be used towards future delivery orders or dining out,” Goyal said.
For cash on delivery orders, finding exact change can sometimes be inconvenient. Starting today, our customers can pay delivery partners in cash, and ask for the balance amount to be added instantly to their Zomato Money account. This balance can be used towards future delivery… pic.twitter.com/X7HcGQZird
— Deepinder Goyal (@deepigoyal) August 7, 2024
The purpose of this new function is to solve the frequent problem of managing accurate change while making cash transactions. Through the direct crediting of the remaining cash to the Zomato Money account, the platform guarantees a seamless experience for its users. To give even more ease, this credited amount can be applied to any future delivery orders or dining out.
Goyal gave a nod to another well-known platform as the source of inspiration for this feature. “Thank you @bigbasket_com for the inspiration for this solution, and our delivery partners (three of them are working as product managers with us) for insisting that we develop this asap,” he continued. Although this feature is a big improvement, it’s unclear if Zomato will set a time restriction on how long users may use their balance.
In addition, The Economic Times recently revealed that online delivery services like Swiggy, Zomato, and BigBasket may soon begin offering low-alcohol beverages including wine, beer, and liqueurs. According to the article, which cited business leaders, many states—including New Delhi, Karnataka, Haryana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Goa, and Kerala—are considering starting trial programs for this endeavor. They disclosed that the authorities are presently weighing the benefits and drawbacks of permitting alcohol delivery.