BharatMatrimony Review December 2019: Ready to Marry?

Last updated: October 2019

Our Review

BharatMatrimony was created in 1997 by Matrimony.com, a leader in online matchmaking and marriage services. It caters to Indians, not only based in India but also those living overseas.

The developer, Murugavel Janakiraman, is a living testament to the site's credibility in finding "the one." He met his wife through the website.

You can register to look for a spouse for yourself, family members, or even friends. The site also has 15 regional sites for active Indian members and more than 130 offices overseas to cater to Indians all over the world.

The Limca Book of Records acknowledged the site for the most number of online marriage documented. It is also the most trusted brand in 2014 based on The Brand Trust Report India Study in 2014.

The website aims to develop a better Bharat (India) by leading people to happy marriages. It is the pioneer when it comes to personalized matchmaking services through Assisted Services and EliteMatrimony.

BharatMatrimony is not your typical dating site. It's more to the deeper level-- the marriage level.

So if you are eager to find the one you would spend the rest of your life with, read our in-depth review and find out if this site will help you achieve your happy ever after.

Member Structure

Members

680,000 from USA

Members activity

120,000 active weekly

Gender Proportion

37 %

63 %

You get a personal profile which you can fill out

Has millions of members all over the world
Members are looking for serious relationships that will lead to marriage
The site is dominated by male members
More than 120,000 member activity weekly in the United States alone
Members prefer using the app version

BharatMatrimony members are Indians from all over the world. Most members are based in their home country but there is also a significant number of members from other countries as well.

Members register to the site not to find casual relationships or flings. As the name of the site implies- it's for matrimony or marriage.

Male members are more visible on the site compared to females. Regardless of that, there are still millions of recorded marriages of couples matched by BharatMatrimony.

18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55+

Signing Up

Register for free
Fast and easy registration process
Requires mobile verification
You can skip some parts of the filling out of form and edit later
Signup for yourself or your loved ones and find a match

Like most matchmaking sites, you can register on BharatMatrimony for free. Sign in on the website or on the app and start your journey to your happy ever after.

The process is easy and fast, although you are required to verify your mobile number right away. Other information will be asked, but you have the option to skip and edit them later. Some details that are asked when signing up are:

Religion Details (your caste or sub-caste)
Personal Details (marital status, height, family status, family type, family values and disability)
Professional Information (highest educational attainment, employment status, occupation, and annual income)
Work Location (address and your citizenship)
A short narrative about yourself

You have the option to register for yourself or act as a matchmaker to someone close to you by finding their match on the site. Most members sign up for themselves. However, there are also parents who want to be involved in this process as part of a tradition that they all have.

Making Contact

View mobile numbers of other members
Contact your match directly by calling through phone, sending e-mail, or chat messages
Send personalized messages
Click "Send Interest" to get another member's attention
Search members by their ID or preference

Contacting in BharatMatrimony is not free. You have to available for membership which will also give you access to a lot more features.

Upon availing of premium membership, you can already chat and send email messages, or get the verified mobile number of other members.

If you still want to test the waters, you may stay as a regular member and enjoy some perks such as "sending interest" and SMS alerts.

Contact your match directly by calling through the phone, sending an e-mail, or chat messages. Upload photos and help your profile become more credible to other members.

You can also search for free among the matches on your page.

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Profile Quality

Answer all the fields to make your profile look more interesting
Get trust badges to improve the credibility of your profile
Add at least 3 photos to keep your profile on the top of the list
Vulgar or racist contents are not allowed on your profile
Choose from three options of uploading photos

Profiles of BharatMatriimony members are usually almost completely filled out. This has a good effect on the credibility of the member. The more verified information you have, the more matches will give interest on you.

You may avail of trust badges to improve your profile more and make others trust you. Here are the four kinds of badges that you can choose from:

Identity Badge: avail by sending a copy of some government-issued IDs.
Social Badge: Connect your account to your Facebook or Linked-in accounts
Professional Badge: submit documents based on your experience, latest education certificate and some billing address
Profile Badge: simply take a selfie while making some gestures

App

Download the app for free
It is easy-to-use
Allow notifications on your device
Enable your mobile's GPS for better search feature
Avail of premium packages through the app

Download BharatMatrimony app from the App Store or Google Play Store for free.

You can sign up or log in right away through the app, as easy as doing it on the site. All the features are the same for both versions. However, more members prefer to use the app because of its convenience. It can be used anytime, anywhere.

Turn on the notification on your phone to be updated on the latest happenings on your profile. Give a great first impression to a match by replying to his/her messages right away.

You may use your phone's location to find matches just around the city. You don't have to worry because it wouldn't disclose your exact location to anyone. Just the proximity, for security purposes.

Lastly, you may avail of the packages of BharatMatrimony through the app. Your payment will be charged on the card linked to your Apple or Google account.

Real Life Review

" My parents already want me to get married since they are not getting any younger. But I still don't have a girlfriend at that moment. So I tried BharatMatrimony and availed of their personalized membership package. In just few weeks, I found the one. We've already started preparing for our wedding!" - Arvin, 34

Design and Usability

The design of BharatMatrimony is neat, simple, yet very useful and informative. The light background of both the app and website makes it easy to look at. The colors of the flag of India are visible on the site which gives extra nationalistic effect for the users.

Members of all ages wouldn't have a hard time using the features. There are easy access buttons which can redirect you directly to the page where you want to go. Some show pop-up pages which you can close right after and be back on the original page. Some links will create a new tab. You don't have to worry about finding back the page that you left because it will not be lost.

The desktop and app versions have the same features. You don't have to familiarize yourself with new functions just to use BharatMatrimony on a new device.

BharatMatrimony Costs and Prices

Registration
Mobile number verification
SMS Alerts
Enhanced Privacy
Send Interest
Upload photos

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Send messages
?
Chat and SMS
View Horoscopes and create an Astro Match
Profile Highlighter
Hire a personal relationship manager
View member's social and professional online profiles

Duration / Credits / Coins	Costs per month	Total
Classic ? Send unlimited personalized messages; access to 40 verified mobile numbers; send SMS and chats; view horoscopes; be a priority in search results; profile tagging; SMS alerts and access to social media and professional profile accounts
3 Months	32.33 USD / Month	97.00 USD
6 Months	28.33 USD / Month	170.00 USD
Classic Advantage ? Send unlimited personalized messages; access to 50 verified mobile numbers; Send SMS and chats; 1-month profile highlighter; 50 Astro Matches; search results priority; profile tagging; prominent display on search results; SMS alerts; and access to social media and professional profile accounts
3 Months	39.33 USD / Month	118.00 USD
6 Months	34.50 USD / Month	207.00 USD
Classic Premium Package ? Send unlimited personalized messages; access to 70 verified mobile numbers; Send SMS and chats; 3-month profile highlighter; 100 Astro Matches; search results priority; profile tagging; prominent display on search results; SMS alerts; enhanced privacy; and access to social media and professional profile accounts
3 Months	49.33 USD / Month	148.00 USD
6 Months	43.17 USD / Month	259.00 USD
For Assisted Service Package ? Send unlimited personalized messages; access to 70 verified mobile numbers; Send SMS and chats; 1-month profile highlighter; search results priority; profile tagging; prominent display on search results; enhanced privacy; access to social media and professional profile accounts; and personal relationship manager
3 Months	166.67 USD / Month	500.00 USD
6 Months	150.00 USD / Month	900.00 USD

Is BharatMatrimony expensive or cheap?

In comparison to other providers BharatMatrimony is upper moderate.
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Credit Card
Direct Debit
PayPal
Cash
Cheque
Online Bank Transfer
Via Mobile Phone

Membership packages are in auto-renew mode by default. You can change this on the membership settings page.

BharatMatrimony accepts check payments sent through the mail to their offices, or affiliates. The currency of the payment should be the local currency of the office where it will be paid. You have to wait for 48 hours after your payment (any way you've sent it) before it will reflect on your account.

For Assisted Service Package, a personal matchmaker will be assigned to you. You don't have to worry that you will miss a message of an interesting member or research about what your partner will be like. It will be all taken care of by your personal matchmaker.

Special Features

Here are some additional features that BharatMatrimony members may enjoy:

Till-U-Marry

Has almost the same benefits as the other packages. However, it doesn't expire until you find a match and get married. A regular version costs USD 370, while the advanced version is only available in Rupees.

Personal Relationship Manager

Find your partner in no time with the help of an expert. Your PRM will do all the work for you. So just sit back and relax and wait for a match.

Our rating

Signing Up:	4.0 / 5
Making Contact:	4.0 / 5
Profile Quality:	4.5 / 5
App:	4.5 / 5
Real Life Review:	4.5 / 5

Editors Conclusion

BharatMatrimony belongs to a group of reputable matchmaking sites. Their services have been proven and tested for years. Although messaging will cost you some money, but It's not too bad to spend a little if you want to find your match right away. Sign up now and who knows? You'll be writing your own success stories for the site soon!

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FAQ

Facts

Is BharatMatrimony a dating site?

No. It is a matrimony services site which assist members find future spouses, not just dates.

What is a mutual match?

BharatMatrimony matches members based on different criteria and preference that the members declared on their profiles. Mutual match are the potential members who matches your criteria and vice versa.

What is Matrimony ID in BharatMatrimony?

Matrimony ID is assigned to every member which will identify you uniquely. It will be used in all transactions between the member and the site.

What is AstroMatch?

BharatMatrimony provides real-time horoscopes and possible matches for its members. It is called AstroMatch.

What is a profile highlighter in BharatMatrimony?

The profile highlighter makes your profile at the top of the search list for matched members.

Usability

Can I pay BharatMatrimony membership using checks?

Yes, you can send a cheque/DD/MO to any of their local offices. Make sure that you will be using the local currency. Also, provide your Matrimony ID to start the process of the payment.

Can I view a specific profile directly?

Yes, as long as you have his/her BharatMatrimony Member ID. Just enter the number on the search bar.

How can I contact my prospect match in BharatMatrimony?

There are four ways on how you can contact your match: express interest, personalized messages, chat, mobile call and SMS.

How can I hide my mobile number from other BharatMatrimony members?

Under the mobile verification page, click on "Hide Mobile Number."

How can I turn off the auto-renewal of my BharatMatrimony membership package?

Check the details of your membership and click "OFF" to turn off the auto-renewal feature.

Payment

What are the different modes of payment for BharatMatrimony packages?

You may use your credit card, debit card, mobile banking features, pay-at-the-counter in banks, personal payment in BhahratMatrimony offices, or through postal carrier.

Is online payment secure?

Yes. BharatMatrimony makes sure that payments made online are safe using a Secured Socket Layer (SSL) technology.

How long will my payment appear on my BharatMatrimony account?

Payments are processed up to 48 hours upon receipt. If it is more than that already, you may contact the customer support to assist you with the processing.

Who should be the payee for checks for BharatMatrimony payment?

Checks or DD should be under the payee: Consim Info Pvt Ltd.(Only in India). If it is in other countries, make the payment associate the payee of the check.

Is bank payment available everywhere?

No, bank payment can only be made in Indian Banks- State Bank of India, HDFC Bank & ICICI Bank. BharatMatrimony also accepts bank transfers if the pay-at-the-counter doesn't apply to you.

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Infos

Company:	Matrimony.com Ltd.
Address:	No: 94, TVH Beliciaa Towers, 10th Floor, Tower 2, MRC Nagar, Mandaveli, Chennai – 600 028, Tamil Nadu, India
E-Mail:	usa@bharatmatrimony.com
Phone-Hotline:	+1 818-688-3593

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