VietnamCupid Review December 2018 - Just Fakes or Real Dates?

Last updated: October 2018

Our Review

VietnamCupid is one of the 35 dating sites owned by Cupid Media, which is a leading online company that specializes in operating niche dating websites. With more than 800,000 members, VietnamCupid is the largest Vietnamese dating website for singles in and outside Vietnam. Aside from that, it also welcomes non-Vietnamese members who would like to meet Vietnamese singles and know more about them and their culture.

Majority of VietnamCupid's members are men; only 35% of all its members are women. Most members are looking for a serious and long-term relationship. In fact, there are some Vietnamese women whose aim is to look for and be in a relationship with a white guy.

However, because the site can be accessed with a random email, the chance of encountering fake profiles is possible; so for a better online dating experience, make sure to only be in contact with members whose identity has already been verified.

Member Structure

Members

190,000 from USA

Members activity

25,000 new members per month

Gender Proportion

35 %

65 %

You get a personal profile which you can fill out

More than 800,000 members worldwide
Dominated by male users
1000+ daily active members
Vietnamese singles who want to meet someone with the same cultural background
Vietnamese women who want to meet white guys

VietnamCupid boasts more than 800,000 members from all over the world. Most of its members are from Asia, but there are also some who are from other parts of the globe. These are individuals who are interested in meeting and dating Asian singles, particularly Vietnamese, to know more about them and their culture.

Sixty-five percent of all its members are males, whereas only 35% are females. Every day, thousands of VietnamCupid members are online to seek friendship or romance.

The majority of VietnamCupid members are Vietnamese singles who are romantically searching for someone who has the same cultural background. On the other hand, there are also quite a number of Vietnamese women who are looking for white guys to meet and date.

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

Signing Up

Free to join
Join via Facebook
For 18 years old and above
Two-step process
Use random email

You can register for a VietnamCupid account with no frills. The registration is just a 2-step process. Every registrant is given the option to sign-up with their email or to join via Facebook, which is faster and easier. Even if you register for a VietnamCupid account via Facebook, it will not post anything on your behalf.

Anyone can join VietnamCupid for free, but you must be already of legal age or older. Yet, if you want to make the most out of your online dating experience, you may opt to subscribe to VietnamCupid's premium memberships (Gold and Platinum).

Making Contact

Search for friendship, marriage, penpal, romance/date
Search by appearance, lifestyle, or background/cultural values
Initiate contact via the "Show Interest" feature
Add someone to your 'favorites' list
Limited contact options for Standard members

Sending messages to other users is free for everyone
Only messaging between Standard and Premium (Gold and Platinum) members is free.

VietnamCupid offers various search options. You can perform a basic or an advanced search; you also have the option to search for friendship, marriage, penpal, or someone whom you can have a romantic date with. Aside from that, you can narrow your search by appearance, lifestyle, or background/cultural values as well.

However, Standard members may not fully enjoy VietnamCupid's messaging feature because they can only exchange messages with paying members; messaging between two standard members is locked. Still, even if messaging is limited and commenting on photos is not free, there are other features that Standard members may use to make the first move in establishing a connection with other members. Such features include showing interest and adding other members to your 'favorites' list.

Profile Quality

Shows members who are currently online
Shows when a member was last active
Profile information can be translated into your language
Displays employment status, income, home type, living situation
Displays English and Vietnamese language ability

The profiles are quite detailed
The profile information can be changed later
Profile pictures are visible to everyone for free

Most of the profiles are detailed. They provide useful and interesting information about the users. In a member's profile, you can see whether the profile owner is online or not. Likewise, you can see when the owner was last active.

The profile information of a VietnamCupid's member can be translated to either English or Vietnamese language. Some of the personal details that can be seen in a member's profile are his/her employment status, annual income, home type (apartment/flat, condominium, farm, house, or townhouse), living situation (living alone, with family, with friends, with kids, or with spouse), and the profile owner's English and Vietnamese language ability.

VietnamCupid's members can update his/her profile anytime. However, not all profiles are detailed and informative because it is up to the profile owner as to how detailed his/her profile would be.

App

Rated for 18+
Free
Available to Android users
50,000+ installs
Not available on Apple App Store

Aside from VietnamCupid's web version, it also has a downloadable mobile app version. The app can be downloaded for free. Its contents are rated for users who are 18+. The VietnamCupid app already has 50,000+ installs.

However, this app is only available to Android users. As of the moment, it is not available on Apple App Store.

Real Life Review

"I am an American businessman. I was scheduled for a business trip to Vietnam 2 months ago. It would be my first time to go to Vietnam, so before going, I wanted to know a local that I could meet and have as a guide, preferably a girl. I looked for a way to know a local Vietnamese local. Since I also am single, I thought of looking for someone by joining a dating site. What I did was I looked for dating websites with a good number of Vietnamese members, and I found VietnamCupid.

I signed up and tried to look around. I sent messages to several Vietnamese women. Luckily, there was one lady who was very responsive to my messages. She seemed nice. We met as soon as I arrived in Vietnam. She showed me around and took me to places. We enjoyed our time together. In fact, I began to like her.

Now, even after having gone back to the US, we still communicate with each other. I'm glad I joined this website and met Vi. I am about to go back to Vietnam a month from now; this time, not for a business trip but for leisure purposes - to spend more time with my Vi." - Jake (32)

Design and Usability

The design of VietnamCupid website is just simple and uncomplicated. Each section is properly placed. In addition, all the contents of the site are easy to read because of the simple font used.

The website's theme is plain. Its color is mostly white with accents of green and light gray. Another thing that makes the contents of this website readable is the absence of annoying and unwanted pop-ups and overwhelming graphic designs. Overall, these factors make the VietnamCupid dating site and its contents easy on the eyes.

VietnamCupid Costs and Prices

Create a profile
Add photos
?
Up to 5 photos only for Standard members
Basic matching
Send interest
Communicate with paying members
See who's online
Search and browse profiles
View profiles
Add to favorite

Communicate with all members
?
Gold and Platinum members
Live chat with instant messenger
?
Gold and Platinum members
Send and receive messages
?
Gold and Platinum members
No ads
?
Gold and Platinum members
Hide your profile and view anonymously
?
Gold and Platinum members
Rank above other members
?
Platinum members only
Double your profile space
?
Platinum members only
VIP profile highlighting
?
Platinum members only
Exclusive search features
?
Platinum members only
Advanced matching algorithms
?
Platinum members only
Translate messages
?
Platinum members only

Duration / Credits / Coins	Costs per month	Total
Gold Membership
1 Month	29.98 USD / Month	29.98 USD
3 Months	20.00 USD / Month	59.99 USD
12 Months	10.00 USD / Month	119.98 USD
Platinum Membership
1 Month	34.99 USD / Month	34.99 USD
3 Months	23.33 USD / Month	69.98 USD
12 Months	12.50 USD / Month	149.99 USD

Is VietnamCupid expensive or cheap?

In comparison to other providers VietnamCupid is expensive.

Bank Transfer
Credit Card
PayPal
Paysafecard

Gold and Platinum memberships are automatically renewed. But you also have the option to stop the auto-renewal of your premium membership anytime by clicking "Billing" from the Settings menu on your profile page. Then click "No" beside "Auto-renew my membership?", and click "Save."

Special Features

Through these special features, your online dating experience will surely be easy and enjoyable.

Message Filter

Filter unwanted messages from other members. Filtered messages are directly saved to the filtered folder.

CupidTag

Add words (to your profile) that you think best describe you. If a member searches for a word that is tagged on you, you will appear in their search results.

Our rating

Signing Up:	2.5 / 5
Making Contact:	3.0 / 5
Profile Quality:	4.0 / 5
App:	2.5 / 5
Real Life Review:	4.5 / 5

Editors Conclusion

VietnamCupid is an online dating site dedicated to Vietnamese singles who prefer to meet and be in a relationship with someone who has the same cultural values, but it also welcomes non-Vietnamese people who are interested to meet and know more about Vietnamese individuals. Even if some of the website's features require a premium membership, its Standard members can still contact and establish a connection with other members through VietamCupid's free features, like viewing profiles, sending interest, basic matching, and more. Therefore, if you are interested in getting to know a Vietnamese single, and if you want to experience dating someone with a Vietnamese background, VietnamCupid is the ideal dating site for you. Sign-up today, and start meeting Vietnamese hotties.

FAQ

Security

How can I stop a member from communicating with me?

You can do that by clicking the "Block User" button, which you can see while reading that user's messages.

Is it possible to report an abusive member?

Yes. Simply go to his/her profile, and click the "Report Abuse" button.

Photos

I want to hide a photo. Is that possible?

Yes. Just view the photo that you want to hide, click the "Edit Photo" button below that photo, then click "Hide."

What's VietnamCupid's policy in uploading photos?

You must upload pictures in the .jpg, .bmp, .gif, or .png format.

General Information

Does VietnamCupid have a downloadable app?

Yes. Its mobile app is downloadable for free.

Where can I download the app?

It can only be downloaded on Google Play Store.

Where can I send a copy of my verification document/s?

You can send your verification document/s via email (team@VietnamCupid.com ) or post (PO Box 9304, Gold Coast MC QLD 9726, Australia).

Can I change my VietnamCupid email?

Yes. To do that, select "Email Address" from the Settings menu on your home page.

What is VietnamCupid's refund policy?

VietnamCupid only issues a full refund if the account of a member is experiencing technical problems.

How do I know that my privacy is secure?

VietnamCupid values its members' privacy. To learn more about their Privacy Policy, you may read their Privacy Policy Statement.

What is Cupid Media?

Cupid Media operates 35 niche dating websites. These include dating websites based on ethnicity, religion, lifestyle, and special interests. Cupid Media was launched in 2000.

Profile

Can deactivated profiles be reactivated?

Yes. Just log in and fill out the "Request Membership Reactivation" form.

How long does it take to have my profile reactivated?

Your request to reactivate your account will be reviewed by the VietnamCupid team within 24 to 48 hours.

What should I do if my profile gets suspended?

Send an email to team@VietnamCupid.com.

Why is the approval process important?

This is to make sure that every profile follows the VietnamCupid Terms of Use.

What is the purpose of identity verification?

The identity verification aims to make sure that each profile is genuine and authentic. To achieve that, members are encouraged to give a copy of a document that will verify their identification.