"Using Coffee Meets Bagel was quite a new experience since only a limited number of matches are shown everyday. After pressing like or pass on all the matches, I had to wait 24 hours before I could be given other matches. It's pretty much a waiting game on the next matches, then on when you're going to be connected to someone, and after that waiting for that connected match to reply to your message. If you don't want to spend much money on this app, you're going to have to be very patient in using it. The activities like Photo Lab were fun though. I was able to meet interesting individuals through it." - Male Nurse (25)
Coffee Meets Bagel Review New Zealand October 2026
Coffee Meets Bagel Review October 2026. All about Coffee Meets Bagel in New Zealand.
4.0very good
Coffee Meets Bagel is a dating app for busy young professionals that sends a few matches each day
- A few matches sent each day
- Matches drawn from friends of friends
Relationships
Finding love
Flirts
Is Coffee Meets Bagel right for me?
last updated
Members in New Zealand750
Women / Men
45% 55%
From$25/mo
Age
Coffee Meets Bagel New Zealand in 10 seconds
- Dating app with the goal of countering endless swapping and casual connections that saturate the online dating market
- Low member activity
- Many special features to use. Browse special features
- Men will receive matches - known as "Bagels" and have 24 hours to either like or pass on the Bagels
- Matchmaking model uses your Facebook information to curate a matching pool from the friends of your friends
- Earn Beans by performing simple and fun tasks. Learn more
Is Coffee Meets Bagel right for you?
Find out if Coffee Meets Bagel is the right service for you or if there are better options.
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Who is Coffee Meets Bagel for, and not for?
Coffee Meets Bagel is for…
- Pople looking for serious relationships and deep commitments
- Singles who want to find love
- Those who are want few but quality matches
…and not for
- Those searching for erotic adventures and casual encounters
- Singles looking for quick, casual hookups
- Online daters who are looking for endless match swiping
Coffee Meets Bagel pros & cons
- Many special features to use
- Quality over quantity matchmaking services
- Very few fake profiles
- Only 9 photo uploads are allowed
- Low member activity outside major cities
- Only available as a mobile app
What Coffee Meets Bagel really costs in New Zealand
Compared with other dating services, Coffee Meets Bagel is in the upper midfield.
Premium Membership
6 Month Premium is the lowest monthly rate at 33.33 NZD and renews after 3 days. It suits regular use and costs 199.98 NZD upfront.Total
1 month
58.32 NZD / month
58.32 NZD
3 months
41.66 NZD / month
124.98 NZD
6 months
33.33 NZD / month
199.98 NZD
Our pick: 6 months for 199.98 NZD, that is 33.33 NZD per month, 43% less per month than 1 month.
Beans (In-App Currency)
3000 Credit Beans is the cheapest unit price at 0.01 NZD per Credit. It costs 41.65 NZD and suits heavier use of Beans for paid extras.Total
12 months
25.00 NZD / month
299.98 NZD
100 credits
0.03 NZD / credit
3.32 NZD
2,000 credits
0.02 NZD / credit
39.98 NZD
3,000 credits
0.01 NZD / credit
41.65 NZD
Coffee Meets Bagel costs last updated on Oct 23, 2026
Payment options in New Zealand
Credit CardPayPalVia Mobile PhoneApp Store
No anonymous payment.With Coffee Meets Bagel you cannot pay anonymously, the charge appears on your bank statement.
On your bank statement
the company does not publish what the statement shows and that the checkout page or first invoice tells
Coffee Meets Bagel costs screenshot
Beans
Beans are a type of currency used in CMB. By using Beans, you can unlock extra features. For example:
- "Mirror Mirror" costs 500 Beans
- "Rematch" costs 205 Beans
- "Open Sesame" costs 50 Beans
- "Photo Lab Report" costs 49 Beans
What are these? Read the Special Features section.
You can collect beans by purchasing them in the Bean Shop, doing simple tasks (e.g. logging in every day for 7 straight days, following the CMB Instagram page), performing fun tasks (like voting in Photo Lab), or inviting your friends to join the dating app.
The premium feature of CMB was rolled out as a countermeasure against "ghosting". "Ghosting" happens when your potential match, after exchanging a few messages, suddenly disappears. No reason is given, not even a flimsy excuse. They just drop off the grid. CMB Premium, according to its co-founder, will help members distinguish ghosters from members who actually engage in conversations regularly. By showing stats on members' last log in, when they usually reply, and how often they send the first message, CMB hopes to combat ghosting completely.
Free vs. paid services in New Zealand
FeatureFreePremium MembershipBeans (In-App Currency)
Mobile appAvailable on iOS and Android.
includedincludedincluded
Profile creation
includedincludedincluded
Browsing potential matches' profiles
includedincludedincluded
MessagingOnce connected.
includedincludedincluded
Free Beans
includedincludedincluded
Access to activity report on matchesShows chat count, first message count and average response time.
not includedincludedincluded
See when your messages are read
not includedincludedincluded
Monthly 6,000 Beans
not includedincludedincluded
5 free takes
not includedincludedincluded
Unlimited Woos
not includedincludedincluded
Seeing mutual friends for all matches
not includedincludedincluded
15% more beans on all purchases
not includedincludedincluded
Free users can create a profile, browse matches and message after connecting. You can also get Free Beans before paying.
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Is Coffee Meets Bagel right for me?Who is signed up on Coffee Meets Bagel in New Zealand?
Exclusively on DatingScout: online member numbers for dating services are usually far off, so we estimate how many people are really on Coffee Meets Bagel from traffic data and interest, updated monthly, with history.
Although the founders are extremely private about their userbase, they have reportedly gained 21 million users in both New York and Hong Kong. The first thing they look for in a city is a large population, especially among 21 to 35 year olds. With this selectivity, their target demographic seems to be young professionals. In a survey conducted among worldwide Coffee Meets Bagel users, the men stated that the traits they look for the most are physical attraction, common interest, and intellect, in that order. For the women, the traits they looks for are physical attraction, intellect, and age.
750-82%
Rough estimate of active members
400,000
New members per month in New Zealand
750
Members in New Zealand
4.4
App Store rating in New Zealand
2.9
Google Play rating worldwide
4k
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1k
1k
750
750
MayJunJulAugSepOct
Estimated active members, last 6 months
Gender
27%
18-24
34%
25-34
19%
35-44
11%
45-54
9%
55+
Age of members
Last data update: October 2026
How does Coffee Meets Bagel work?
Uses Facebook data to match users with friends of friends for higher-quality connections
Men get 21 matches, women get 6, focusing on quality over swiping
Earn or buy Beans to unlock features like profile boosts and match insights
Free messaging and browsing; premium adds stats, read receipts, and bonus Beans
Chats last 7 days to encourage quick interaction, with options to reconnect or highlight interest
Signing up at Coffee Meets Bagel
★★★★★ 4.0/5
Sign up with
Email & password
Where
iOS and Android app
Minimum age
18
Browse without an account
No
Required information
- Name
- Date of birth
- Location
- Your gender
- Partner's gender
- Your physical appearance
Optional information
- Type of relationship wanted
- Partner's location
- Your ethnicity
- Your occupation
- Your religion
- Personal questionnaire
- Ideal partner questionnaire
- Profile picture upload
Verification
- Email verification required
Coffee Meets Bagel offers two ways to verify your identity. For users in Singapore, verification is conducted through Singpass and MyInfo, the official government digital identity systems. You log in with Singpass, confirm key details like your NRIC/FIN, marital status, date of birth, and gender through MyInfo, and receive a verified badge on your profile. You can then choose to filter out unverified profiles when browsing.
For all other markets, CMB introduced Selfie Verification in April 2026. You submit a short video selfie, and AI checks it against all photos on your profile to confirm they match. Accounts are reviewed within 24 hours. Once verified, your profile gets a badge and other users can choose to filter for verified profiles only.
Both verification processes are one-time and optional, but completing them increases trust and has been shown to lead to higher connection rates.
Making contact on Coffee Meets Bagel
★★★★★ 4.0/5
- Men only have 24 hours to "pass" or "like" on women
- Women are presented with 6 matches everyday
- Chatting is only available for 7 days and expires after
- Women are only presented with matches who have already liked them
- Potential matches/"Bagels" on Discover get refreshed every day at noon and may disappear from your radar forever
- Everybody can send messages for free
- Coffee Meets Bagel has a chat function
Profile quality
★★★★★ 4.0/5
- The names of other members are not available before connecting, but most of the other basic information is
- Profiles cannot be manually searched and are only available through matching
- The profiles are presented in a way that emphasises educational attainment and occupation, lending it a sense of professionalism
- Only 9 photo uploads are allowed, and 140-character captions can be attached
- Users have the option to see where their profiles rank against the averages of other male or female profiles
- Profiles are pleasantly detailed
- Profile pictures are visible to everybody for free
- You can edit your profile information later
Our field test
★★★★★ 3.5/5
Design & usability
Since all the Coffee Meets Bagel action happens in the mobile app, the website is understandably minimalist in both design and function. The welcome page was clearly made for wide-screens. The enlarged videos and photos are pleasing to the eyes. The dating website contains, first and foremost, a link to the Android and iOS downloads. Beyond that, there is a general overview, a list of real-life couples they've matched, and then their blog page. The website does a good job of introducing CMB to first-timers and can be a motivator in trying out the dating app.
Special features
Coffee Meets Bagel is an intricate dating app. It has a forest of features and unique jargons that you could easily get lost in. Luckily, we have compiled this list of definitions for your convenience. Read on for a better CMB experience!
Finding people 2
#LadiesChoiceFree
Every day at noon, men will receive 21 quality matches - known as "Bagels". The men have 24 hours to either like or pass on the Bagels. Among the men who expressed interest, CMB curates the best potential matches for women. Women will then receive 6 matches who have already liked them. If there are fewer than six #LadiesChoice matches, the dating app will provide regular matches which women can either like or pass on. Women have full control over who gets to talk to them.
DiscoverFree
To get the opportunity to explore more matches in your area, CMB offers the Discover feature. Matches in Discover may be outside your preferences, or you may be outside of theirs; unlike the carefully-curated Daily matches. If you find a match that you like, you will have to use your Beans to take that match through the clicking of the heart icon. If you want to play matchmaker, you can recommend a match to a friend and give that match through the clicking of the arrow icon. Do make sure to take action immediately if you're interested, as Discover matches get refreshed everyday at noon!
Showing interest 4
GiveFree
The Give feature lets you be the matchmaker for your friends. Giving a past Daily match or any of your Discover matches to your friends means they will receive him/her as a match. If your friends check the match that you've Given them, you earn free Beans. You can earn a maximum of 300 Beans per friend per day through the Give feature.
TakeFree
The Take feature lets you maximise your exposure to matches that do not fully meet your set preferences. When you Take a match that you find in the Discover section, your profile appears in their Discover section in the following days, accompanied by a note that you've Liked them. To connect, all they need to do is Like you back, and they don't have to spend their own Beans.
WooPaid
Sending someone a Woo lets them know that you have an elevated interest, similar to the familiar "Super Like". Woo lets you stand out from the crowd and get noticed by your match faster. Woos cost Beans, so your match will know that you put extra effort into getting their attention.
Photo LabPaid
Photo Lab allows you to "put your best face forward". Basically, this feature lets you run an A/B test on two photos from your profile, and members vote on which one they prefer. The results of the voting can be unlocked using Beans. The opposite is also available, wherein you can vote between two photos of other members. You can earn free beans through this fun feature.
Messaging and contact 4
RematchFree
If you missed a match (e.g., they did not respond within the 24 hour limit), you are given another chance through Rematch. You can hit "like" again or send a message to the potential match.
Express DeliveryPaid
This feature allows you to send your message to a match in advance for a cost of 50 Beans. Your match will receive an email notification of the Express Delivery and be able to see your message after checking your profile.
Ready to MeetFree
Because of COVID-19 pandemic, many online dating users are scared to go out on dates. Which is why Covid Meets Bagel incorporated a "Ready to Meet" feature wherein you can decide whether or not you already feeling comfortable meeting each individual match in person. If both you and your match choose 'Yes', your chat will be upgraded to "Date" and will prompt for you both to organize meetup plans. This feature works in harmony with the site's Vaccination update in profile statuses.
AI Conversation SuggestionsFree
AI-powered opening lines generated based on your match's profile content. Designed to inspire rather than replace your own words, most users treat them as a starting point and personalize from there.
Profile and visibility 2
Mirror MirrorFree
Mirror Mirror discloses your ranking across the whole CMB app. The data is based off your 10 most recent matches. It is a visual representation of where you score among male and female average ratings. Additionally, a chart shows how your profile is trending weekly.
Headlines PromptFree
A new profile feature that lets you share what is currently on your mind or happening in your life, giving potential matches a timely and relevant conversation starter beyond standard profile prompts.
Community and events 2
Question of the DayFree
This feature allows members to record themselves answering the daily question up to eight seconds. These are then posted in the video section, where other members can browse through them.
Real DatesFree
A feature that helps matches move from chatting to actually meeting in person. One user proposes three available date options and the other picks the most suitable time, removing the back and forth of scheduling.
Safety and privacy 4
Open SesameFree
Open Sesame lets you unlock the identities of mutual Facebook friends between you and your current match.
Government-Backed Identity VerificationFree
You can now verify your identity through Singpass and MyInfo to get a badge that shows you’re real. You’ll also be able to filter out unverified profiles, giving you more trust and safety while dating.
Selfie VerificationFree
You submit a short video selfie, and AI checks it against all photos on your profile to confirm they match. Verified profiles get a badge, and you can filter out unverified profiles when browsing. Accounts are typically reviewed within 24 hours.
A feature that helps matches move from chatting to actually meeting in person. One user proposes three available date options and the other picks the most suitable time, removing the back and forth of scheduling.Free
An identity verification step where users submit a selfie to confirm they are who their profile says they are. Adopted by 81% of CMB users within three months of launch, significantly reducing fake profiles and catfishing.
Final results
4.0very good
“The idea was that users of the Coffee Meets Bagel app would every day receive a few, quality matches over hundreds of randos. As observed, it has been efficient in saving time and effort for busy young professionals and effective in creating quite a number of successful relationships.”
Is Coffee Meets Bagel right for me?
tested October 2026
Signup4.0
Making contact4.0
Profile quality4.0
Field test3.5
Overall4.0/ 5
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Cancelling your Coffee Meets Bagel subscription
How you can cancel
- Via your profile settings on Coffee Meets Bagel
Contact details
| Company | Coffee Meets Bagel |
|---|---|
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Do subscriptions auto-renew?
Subscriptions renew automatically, cancel at least 3 days before your current term ends.
Money-back guarantee
- Coffee Meets Bagel offers a money-back guarantee with a full refund
- You have 3 days to cancel and get your money back
Do your credits expire?
Credits expire after 180 days.
Is Coffee Meets Bagel right for me?Coffee Meets Bagel FAQ
How did Coffee Meets Bagel start?
CMB was launched in New York City on April 17, 2012.
Who owns Coffee Meets Bagel?
CMB was created by three sisters: Arum Kang, Dawoon Kang, and Soo Kang.
How does the Coffee Meets Bagel algorithm work?
CMB uses your Facebook information (such as likes, mutual friends, political view, etc.) to provide your established preferences. A social graph is then built based on your second- and third-degree connections. Your profile is presented to others and matches will be curated for you. Through your responses and others' responses to you, their system learns more about you.
Where is Coffee Meets Bagel available?
CMB is available worldwide. Just download the dating app on the App Store or Google Play.
Is Coffee Meets Bagel on Android?
Yes, CMB is available on Google Play.
Is Coffee Meets Bagel a hookup site?
- Is Coffee Meets Bagel a hookup site?
Although it could be used as such, the format of the CMB app inspires the development of more serious relationships. The dating app was, after all, developed to counter the "quick-swiping" system of popular dating apps. CMB enables singles to focus their time and energy on matches who are serious about taking the next step.
SERVICES
How does Coffee Meets Bagel match you?
Through their new #LadiesChoice system, 21 quality matches (known as "Bagels") are sent to men every noon. The men either like or pass on the Bagels. Among the men who expressed interest, CMB curates the best potential matches for women. They have full control over who gets to talk to them, which means no more frustrating guessing games.
What is a "third-degree connection" in Coffee Meets Bagel?
First-degree connections are people you are directly connected to because you're friends on Facebook. Second-degree connections are people who are connected to your first-degree connections. Basically, these are mutual friends with matches. Third-degree connection are people who are connected to your second-degree connections. These people may be able to introduce you to someone who knows your match.
How does the Coffee Meets Bagel chat work?
Once you and your match/"Bagel" Like each other's profiles, you are connected. You can start chatting, and it doesn't matter who sends the first message. However, the chat immediately closes after 7 days without an option for extension, so you have to make the most of it. You can reopen expired chats if you upgrade to the premium membership.
USABILITY
Does Coffee Meets Bagel actually work?
CMB has made over 120 marriages/engagements in the United States, so we would hazard that it does work. Take into account too that CMB is geared more towards developing serious relationships than casual hook-ups.
COST
Does Coffee Meets Bagel cost money?
Most of the dating app's functions are available for free. But there is a premium membership where you get valuable upgrades (i.e. you will receive 6,000 beans per month, learn more about your match's chat activity, and know when your match reads your messages).
SECURITY
Does Coffee Meets Bagel show up on Facebook?
Although they require your Facebook information, CMB will never post on Facebook for you.
CANCELLATION
How do I delete my Coffee Meets Bagel account?
You will need to put your account on hold before you can delete it.
To put your account on hold, click your "Profile" on the bottom right of the interface -> Click "Settings" -> Under Membership, click the blue icon beside "Active" -> When the pop-up shows, click "Deactivate" -> Select "Indefinite" -> Select your reason for leaving -> Done.
To permanently delete your account, go back to the Settings page, scroll to the bottom, and click "Delete Account".
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Security
- Does Coffee Meets Bagel sell your data?
- No, Coffee Meets Bagel does not sell your data.
- Was Coffee Meets Bagel hacked in the past?
- No, Coffee Meets Bagel was never hacked.
- How accurately does Coffee Meets Bagel track your location?
- Coffee Meets Bagel tracks your approximate location.
- Do your Coffee Meets Bagel profile pictures or profile information appear in Google Search Results?
- No, your Coffee Meets Bagel photos and personal information will not appear in Google Search Results.
- Who can view your pictures on Coffee Meets Bagel?
- All Coffee Meets Bagel users can view your pictures.
- Is your phone number required for signing up at Coffee Meets Bagel?
- No, you can sign up at Coffee Meets Bagel without a phone number.
- Can you erase your personal data on Coffee Meets Bagel?
- Yes, Coffee Meets Bagel provides an option for users to erase their data.
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