InternationalCupid Review January 2019 - Scam or Real Dates?

Last updated: October 2018

Our Review

InternationalCupid is a dating website owned and operated by the established Cupid Media network (same creator of Muslima, AsianDating, and FilipinoCupid). Known for its reputable niche dating websites, Cupid Media created InternationalCupid to provide singles a platform where they can find a foreign partner that is not from a specific country. InternationalCupid is for everyone—all nationalities—who wants to find love and relationships. With hundreds of success stories published in the site, InternationalCupid is one of the most trusted foreign dating sites in the world.

Member Structure

Members

1,000 from Singapore

Members activity

250 daily logins

Gender Proportion

50 %

You get a personal profile which you can fill out

Over 1,000,000 users worldwide
Over 2,500 members worldwide are online everyday
Majority of users are from the United States and European countries

InternationalCupid has a very diverse member base when it comes to the nationalities of its members. Most of its users are from the United States and European countries such as Germany, France, and the United Kingdom, but a relatively large percentage of its member base, when combined, are users from Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Majority of InternationalCupid members are within the age range of 35-54. They joined InternationalCupid to find a relationship with a foreigner. This can be concluded from what they write on their ‘About Me’ and ‘Person I am seeking’ paragraphs found on their profiles.

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

Signing Up

1-3 Minutes registration
You can join via Facebook
No email verification required
Free members can upload up to five photos

The sign-up process in InternationalCupid is a quick and easy process. You just need to fill out a form asking for your first name, email, nominated password, gender, and age. There is no email verification required. Profile photos and additional profile information are not required to be uploaded immediately. But every time you wish to do an action, a pop-up window would prompt asking you to complete your profile.

Joining via Facebook is also available, and when you link your Facebook account, you can also import photos from your Facebook profile to your InternationalCupid photo gallery.

Making Contact

Sending hearts is free of charge
Sending messages is only for premium messages
Replying to messages is free
Only premium members can view the Exotic Foreign Ladies gallery
Advanced search filters available

There is a chatroom

InternationalCupid offers many ways for you to reach out to another member that you like. Sending hearts or adding a user to your favourites list is free; however, sending a message is only for premium members. But when you are on the receiving end of the message, you can reply for free.

There are advanced search filters available in InternationalCupid. The extent of search is dependent on the kind of membership you have. Aside from the filters, you could also browse search results of popular categories such as most popular users, latest photo uploads, users around your area, or newly signed-up profiles. You could also browse users belonging in the Exotic Foreign Ladies gallery—however, all interactions with them (sending hearts, adding to favourite list, messaging) are strictly for premium members.

Profile Quality

Profile information and photo gallery are visible for everyone
Verified badge (to be placed on your profile) can be earned through a verification process
There are match indicators for every detail posted on the profile
’About me’ and ‘About the person I am seeking’ paragraphs are optional to write

The profiles are quite detailed
Profile information and profile photo can be later changed

Profiles in InternationalCupid can be very detailed assuming that all members fill out their profiles completely. All profiles can have several tabs of information, depending on the extent of the information you provide.

The average profile in InternationalCupid usually features an 'About Me' tab where information about appearance, lifestyle, background/cultural values, and personal details are displayed. Then there is also a tab about the person you are seeking (all information pertaining to your preference about him or her). All profiles have match indicators—either a green circle or a red ‘x’—which shows if you and another user match each other’s criteria.

There are few fake profiles in InternationalCupid, as the website terminates suspicious accounts and profiles that have low quality almost immediately. If you have no time to fill out all the fields in your profile, you could verify your identity by uploading a clear ID first. This would ensure that your account would not be suspended, and you can fill out the details of your profile later.

App

Same features as the website
Member search results are displayed in a linear layout
The default member search results show new profiles on top
You are able to see successful matches
App not available on iOS

The mobile app version of InternationalCupid has the same features as its website counterpart. All the main features are represented by icons on the top part of the screen, enabling users to navigate easily through the mobile app. The default member search results display new profiles created or new photos uploaded on top. There are two action buttons on top of each profile photo on the member search display. One of the buttons is to send an interest, and the other is to send a message. Similar to the web version, sending messages is strictly for premium-paying members.

Real Life Review

I dated a lot back in my 20s and 30s. Now that I’m a 40 something successful businessman, I really want to settle down. I am ready to commit. But I’ve got a bit of a preference—I want to date a woman who does not have the same race as mine. Why? Because I want beautiful mixed race babies. And I suppose, meeting foreign ladies are best to do online. If I approach an Asian in my local grocery store, I may be accused of harassment. Which is why I am thankful for InternationalCupid—if not for it, I wouldn’t have been able to meet my girlfriend from Spain. She is coming to visit me here in the US next month and I’m sure we will have a lovely time. - Jason, Businessman

Design and Usability

The design and usability of InternationalCupid is of good quality. It seems like it was designed for users of all ages. The features are organised in tabs on the top menu bar for easy navigation throughout the website. Contacting other users is also made accessible by placing contact buttons on each member’s profile, as well as right below the profile photo on member search results. In the match suggestions tab, your matches are displayed in a grid layout. When you hover on a photo, the action buttons would appear. This makes contacting quick and easy to do.

InternationalCupid Costs and Prices

Basic matching
Send interest
Communicate only with paying members

Live chat with instant messenger
Send and receive messages
Disable ads
Hide your profile and browse anonymously
Be on top of match searches
Double your profile space
VIP profile highlighting
Exclusive search features
Advanced matching algorithms
Translate messages into your language

Duration / Credits / Coins	Costs per month	Total
Gold Membership
1 Month	29.98 SGD / Month	29.98 SGD
3 Months	20.00 SGD / Month	59.99 SGD
12 Months	10.00 SGD / Month	119.98 SGD
Platinum Membership
1 Month	39.99 SGD / Month	39.99 SGD
3 Months	26.66 SGD / Month	79.98 SGD
12 Months	12.50 SGD / Month	149.99 SGD

Is InternationalCupid expensive or cheap?

In comparison to other providers InternationalCupid is upper moderate.

Bank Transfer
Credit Card
PayPal
Paysafecard
Online Bank Transfer

Premium membership in InternationalCupid automatically renews once it expires. You can opt out of the auto-renewal by disabling it on your account settings. If ever you decide that you want to cancel your membership, you are eligible for a refund if you have not used any of the paid features of the website. If by any chance you decide to cancel in the middle of your membership duration, you can still fully use the website’s paid features until your next billing cycle.

Special Features

InternationalCupid doesn’t offer any special feature for free members except the ability to view who visited your profile with a timestamp indicated. Free members can also see how long ago each member was last seen online.

For Platinum premium members, this special feature is offered:

Messages Translation

Messages of other members who use a different language can be instantly translated to the language you use. This makes communicating with people from different culture and backgrounds easier.

Our rating

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

Editors Conclusion

Overall, the experience you get from joining InternationalCupid is worthwhile and rewarding, especially if you have a premium membership. The features that come with a premium membership enable you to send a message to anyone you wish, and you wouldn’t have to worry about how they could reply to you as replying to messages is free of charge. Whenever you are interested in another user, having a premium membership opens up a gateway for you and that user to have a possible relationship. If you are truly into dating foreigners, the best way to probably do it is to start dating online. You could sign up with InternationalCupid and browse through different user profiles. You really have nothing to lose because it’s free!

FAQ

Facts

What is InternationalCupid?

InternationalCupid is a foreign dating website.

Is InternationalCupid an international marriage brokerage platform?

No it is merely a platform where users from all over the world can meet.

Who can join InternationalCupid?

Anyone can join InternationalCupid.

Membership

What do I need to become a member of InternationalCupid?

You need a valid email address or a Facebook account.

I want to delete my account. How do I do that?

Just simply go to your account settings and hit ‘delete account’.

How do I cancel my InternationalCupid membership?

You can do this by going to your account billing settings. You can fully enjoy the features of your premium membership until your next billing cycle.

Can I get a refund if I didn’t enjoy my membership?

Unfortunately, InternationalCupid does not give out refunds unless you haven’t used any of the paid features of your membership. If you didn’t enjoy your membership, you could give a feedback to InternationalCupid’s customer service. They highly appreciate a feedback on how they can improve their service.

Why was my account terminated?

Your account may have been terminated due to a low-quality profile or InternationalCupid may have detected suspicious activity.

Usability

How does InternationalCupid match users?

InternationalCupid gives match suggestions based on the criteria users put on their profiles.

How do I chat on InternationalCupid?

You can click the ‘send message’ button on the user’s profile or click the chat icon below the user’s profile photo on the member search results.

Does InternationalCupid have video chat?

No, InternationalCupid does not have video chat.

Will my account be visible on search results even if I no longer use it?

Inactivity for six consecutive months will result to account deactivation.

Security

Is InternationalCupid a legitimate dating website?

Yes, InternationalCupid operates under the umbrella of Cupid Media Ltd Pty.

Does InternationalCupid check the authenticity of profiles?

InternationalCupid does not check the authenticity of every profile created on their site. However, they suspend accounts that are suspicious and have low quality.

What security features does InternationalCupid offer?

InternationalCupid complies to privacy policies observed by the countries it operates in. All private information are kept confidential other than the information you complied to share with other users. InternationalCupid asks its American users to fill out the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act (IMBRA) form to help protect the safety of its members.

Is it safe to use?

As with any other dating site, InternationalCupid cannot guarantee the safety of its users 100%. Users are expected to be wary of fake profiles and scammers. InternationalCupid’s lines are open for scammer reports and their report user buttons are easily accessible.