Tastecard

tastecard is a discount card accepted by many restaurants in the UK and Ireland offering typically a 50% discount or two meals for the price of one at participating restaurants; details and restrictions vary from restaurant to restaurant and are listed on the website. It is implemented by a physical card the same size as a credit card or a "digital... card" on a mobile phone. Both chain and independent restaurants, some with a Michelin star, accept tastecard. Discounted pizza delivery and cinema tickets are also available. The price of annual membership As of 2023 was £34.99, often with a trial period available free or at nominal cost. Restrictions may apply: some restaurants allow discounts to no more than two diners; cards may not be accepted at peak times such as Fridays or Saturdays, or December; it is usually necessary to book beforehand. It was originally set up in 2006 as tastelondon by founders Matt Turner and Jamie Milner, Restaurants in the scheme are required to offer a discount to members, but the restaurants do not receive a share of the membership fee. The tastecard website and smartphone app allow users to search for participating restaurants near a specified location. Members can also use the smartphone app to access their digital card, write restaurant reviews and see their total savings. The app is available on Apple are available via a Web search, and on the review sections of the app pages. As of 2023 most memberships are digital and auto-renewing, requiring a mobile telephone and without a physical card. Reviews on the Play Store for the Android version report difficulties logging into the app, so that it cannot be used, or cancelled.Read More