Reddit User Shares ‘Simple Hack’ For Faster Swiggy, Zomato Deliveries; What Internet Thinks

A Bengaluru user recently shared a Reddit post in which he had some valuable suggestions for people upset with food delivery services. The post, which found traction in a local subreddit, argued that using cash on delivery (COD) on platforms like Swiggy and Zomato may increase delivery speed and accuracy, providing a “premium experience” at no additional expense.

The Redditor claims if you choose COD when placing an order, it can be given priority over orders from other clients, even ones who have premium service subscriptions. According to the post, if there are delays or problems with the order, using COD could improve the chances of speaking with a live person via the customer care chat feature of the app.

“The user experience remains the same — once the order is delivered, you can pay via any UPI app, wallet, or saved card through the app,” the Redditor explained in his post. “But you never again have to worry about being Zomato’s starving hostage,” he added.

Check the post here:

Shared on September 21, the post has collected over 1,800 upvotes. The post also led to a debate among other Reddit members, with many sharing their own experiences with food delivery services. A few users supported the assertion, saying they experienced speedier deliveries after choosing COD, while others said the improvement was subjective.

A user said, “Idk about Zomato but on Swiggy they’ve always offered a full or partial refund if there’s a goof up on my order. Credit given where credit is deserved.”

Another commented, “I’m always able to connect with an agent. And I am always offered a refund when I complain, but only for genuine issues. Maybe because I don’t abuse their system?”

“Thank you OP. Will try this. Also, sshh, don’t let Deepinder Goyal know this. He is rolling out features and updates almost every week. He might have a walk around for this as well,” a user on Reddit joked.

“Legit issue. They end up clubbing orders and by the time you get it delivered – the hot soup is cold and the cold drink is hot. If this lets me reject stale food I’m all for giving it a try,” another user wrote.