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1000 Yums for Booking Restaurant (Worth $20) @ The Fork

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1000 Yums for Booking Restaurant (Worth $20) @ The Fork
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Samsungnote10 on 07/04/2021 - 15:21 blog.thefork.com (1008 clicks)
Last edited 08/04/2021 - 01:52 by 2 other users
EAT1000

1000 Yums (worth $20 off a future booking) for booking a restaurant / cafe through The Fork.

Better value if you save 2000 Yums for $50 off (if you use the points before they expire).

Really easy if there is a place you visit regularly, just make a booking via the app and turn up.

Where you can use them is fairly limited, but if you can find one that suits you, its a great deal!

Enjoy

Book on TheFork app between 7 – 10 April, using the code EAT1000 at checkout and earn 1000 Yums, instead of the usual 150!

3 days after your meal, you’ll see your Yums balance topped up.

Once you reach 1,000 Yums, that’s $20 off your next bill at any of the Yums partner restaurants. Or save up and reach 2,000 Yums, and you can get $50 off your next bill.

This code is only valid once.

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  • jv on 07/04/2021 - 15:23

    Do you mean Yams ?

  • Tech45 on 07/04/2021 - 15:47
    +6

    When you redeem the points, make sure the restaurant actually deducts the $20 from the bill. It wasn't applied for mine last time because waiter forgot. I only checked after I left the restaurant and the fork refused to refund the points, so the restaurant ended up with the bonus $20. I should've checked but poor customer service from The Fork.

    • joerd on 07/04/2021 - 15:50
      +1

      Very sneaky.
      I have had where I booked with 50% off (food only) voucher and then was charged full price. I thought it seemed a bit expensive. I didnt keep the receipt so Fork couldnt do everything

    • nightelves on 07/04/2021 - 15:51

      So how do you actually redeem it as it's my first time using this.

      • Tech45 on 07/04/2021 - 15:52

        Pretty sure it asks you if you'd like to use the points on the booking you are making, once they are in your account.

        The restaurant is supposed then get this coupon with the booking and deduct $20 from your bill.

        • nightelves on 07/04/2021 - 15:53

          And is the person at the cashier meant to see the deduction?

          • Tech45 on 07/04/2021 - 15:55

            @nightelves: Yes the person at the register is meant to see this and make the deduction from your bill before asking you to pay.

            • nightelves on 07/04/2021 - 15:56

              @Tech45: Ok thanks gonna try it out as I just accumulated so points for the $50 discount.

              • arcticmonkey on 07/04/2021 - 19:56
                +4

                @nightelves: I always mention the $20/$50 discount once I get to the restaurant and before I order anything and make sure they acknowledge it.

                That way, you have a bit more protection as you can refer back to the staff member.

                I have never had issues at the actual restaurant using Yums but I find The Fork's customer service to be poor.

        • firestint on 08/04/2021 - 11:14
          +1

          Just to add on, when you make bookings via The Fork only selected dates and time slots allow you to spend your YUMS so it should be pretty clear but always double check upfront with the restaurant before ordering.

          • Samsungnote10 on 08/04/2021 - 11:29

            @firestint: very true,

            also, when you cancel a yums booking, you get the yums back instantly,

    • Ryder08 on 07/04/2021 - 21:41
      +1

      I always have this issue. Not once has it been noted in the booking. Always have to pull out my phone and show them. Then the server has to go and get the manager. Makes for an awkward experience. I only do it now with the $50 off, not worth it for $20.

    • Gelato on 07/04/2021 - 21:58
      +2

      I fell that the restaurant deliberately “forgot” and trying their luck to have customer to not check the bill.

      I had it before for the $50 off, wasn’t a pleasant experience to “argue” with the restaurant.

  • joerd on 07/04/2021 - 15:49
    +6

    So easy to get this- just book a coffee somewhere nearby work/home.

    My only beef with this is that there are limited places to redeem Yums and the ones that you can redeem at, the food seems overpriced.

    • Stopback on 07/04/2021 - 16:31

      cost the restaurant $5 per booking

      • joerd on 07/04/2021 - 16:36

        interesting. so they basically make a loss if you book for a coffee

        • Stopback on 08/04/2021 - 10:10

          pretty sure most places tech would make a loss, but would make a gain

          as it looks like foot traffic and entices more people in,

      • Alinnia on 07/04/2021 - 17:04
        +2

        Just curious, how do you know it costs the restaurant $5 per booking? I was just looking at The Fork's pricing and they have a "Lite" plan which has pricing = Free. Source: https://www.theforkmanager.com/en-au/pricing

        • arcticmonkey on 07/04/2021 - 20:01

          I thought it was a per head charge and less than $5 for a standard two person booking.

        • Stopback on 08/04/2021 - 10:10

          Pay-Per-Use: fees are based on cover booked & honored

        • joerd on 09/04/2021 - 16:37

          Wonder if a bunch of restaurants are coming off their free trials?

  • Niko123456 on 07/04/2021 - 15:50
    -2

    Worth
    yum
    YUMS
    only
    Worth's
    Yum yum

    $20.

    There you go, fixed the description so it makes more sense.

  • snapper on 07/04/2021 - 15:56

    Can someone clarify - if I make a booking to redeem Yums, do the other offers (eg 50% off bill) no longer apply? Thanks.

    • eddybaha on 07/04/2021 - 16:00
      +4

      Yup offers and yums can only be separately used

    • gorney on 07/04/2021 - 16:06
      +1

      Also, you cannot claim additional Yums if you are making a booking to redeem Yums.
      Something that might mess with this promotion :/

      • snapper on 07/04/2021 - 16:46

        Thanks for letting me know. So it seems either redeem yums OR book to earn bonus yums.

        • gorney on 07/04/2021 - 16:54

          No worries, and yeah
          Spent some yums last weekend as they were gonna expire, didn't get any for the booking ><

  • mise23 on 07/04/2021 - 16:04

    How does the restaurant record that you have honoured your booking?
    Some restaurant staff may not be au fait with the procedure.

    • Samsungnote10 on 07/04/2021 - 16:08
      +1

      "Au fait"

      You must speak French!

    • Paul B on 07/04/2021 - 19:19

      The restaurant should update the status of booking done/cancelled/no show. I had a reservation marked cancelled when I was running late but staff were able to fix that

  • Jared17 on 07/04/2021 - 16:08
    +4

    I believe there are only limited restaurants available to redeem points

    • anastasiastarz on 08/04/2021 - 05:57
      +1

      1,120 places in Melb
      24 places accept yums
      https://www.thefork.com.au/search/?cityId=342389&restaurantTagId[]=831

      • Budmiester on 08/04/2021 - 09:02
        +1

        It's worse than that in Brisbane. Like 7 places all out of the cbd and not even available all the time. Like only Wednesday and Thursday lunch.

  • iforgotmysocks on 07/04/2021 - 16:20

    The Fork App

    Is this similar to Tinder?

    • CyberMurning on 07/04/2021 - 16:31

      in both occasion, it is recommended to wear socks so dont forget them

      • iforgotmysocks on 07/04/2021 - 19:15

        Disagree. I can't get enough traction with socks.

    • arcticmonkey on 07/04/2021 - 20:03

      Depends on what's served. Let your tongue answer that question.

  • whapkaplit on 07/04/2021 - 16:32
    +4

    Damn, looks like all my points expired. I wish they'd notify you before they disappear. It was really hard to find anywhere that would actually honour the points though.

    • Alinnia on 07/04/2021 - 17:07

      Yes agreed. Wish they send out email reminders say a month before points are about to expire. Maybe one day they'll add that functionality to their system..

    • itslittfam on 07/04/2021 - 17:39
      +7

      Hey mate my points expired too. I just hopped onto live chat and said something like "I'm sad I couldn't use my yums and had no idea they were expiring". The agent reinstated my points to use for another year - might be worth a try

      • whapkaplit on 07/04/2021 - 17:42

        Ooh interesting, I'll try that

      • Hargain Bunter on 07/04/2021 - 19:15
        +1

        Thanks for that, had 700 points expire last month and live chat just reinstated them for me.

        • coolsteps on 07/04/2021 - 22:48

          tip my points were about to expire so i booked a restaurant to redeem points. due to lock down they called me to cancel the booking so i got my points extended for another 60 days

      • Foreveryone on 07/04/2021 - 22:23
        +2

        Got my 2000 yums back, thanks so much!!!

      • anastasiastarz on 08/04/2021 - 05:58

        Was it instant?

        • watertight on 08/04/2021 - 15:44
          +1

          i got my 3600 yums back after chatting online thanks for the tip.

  • NotBritishorUK on 07/04/2021 - 17:25

    Expiry for putting this code with a booking is 10th April, says unknown in the deal post

  • BargainMe on 07/04/2021 - 18:08
    +2

    These points have worthless, I've had mine sitting in my ages for years… can't redeem them anywhere

  • ows on 07/04/2021 - 18:31
    +2

    I wonder can I use this together with citibank 20% off at meat and wine co, plus free wine? Tonight is the only chance. Time is running out.

  • Samsungnote10 on 07/04/2021 - 18:38

    Does anyone know if the restaurant takes the $20/$50 hit or it comes from the fork?

    • Hargain Bunter on 07/04/2021 - 19:26
      +3

      I would guess that the restaurant would claim the money back from The Fork.

  • SomeBooy on 07/04/2021 - 22:37

    Can't seem to get it to work, throws an error code :(

    • coolsteps on 07/04/2021 - 22:50
      +2

      you need to enter it in the app

  • Yogi555 on 08/04/2021 - 09:04

    Not sure how it works… I did a booking and entered the restaurant…. It was pretty empty… But the restaurant guy told me that should be fine and I can sit anywhere… I completed my order, paid and came back just as normal.

  • Samsungnote10 on 08/04/2021 - 11:00

    I usually wait until I have 2000 points, and then find a place that accepts them, and splurge $50 on it

  • joerd102 on 08/04/2021 - 18:55
    +1

    There is like 3 restaurants in the whole of Brisbane that accept Yums now

    Even the amount of places that allow bookings via the Fork has dropped big time.

    Wonder how much longer it will be around…

    • donamique on 08/04/2021 - 19:59

      It's owned by TripAdvisor so I'd guess quite a while?

    • Alinnia on 09/04/2021 - 02:12
      +2

      Agreed, the number of the restaurants that's bookable through The Fork is quite scarce even in Sydney. Especially compared to a few years ago when The Fork was previously known as Dimmi and before TripAdvisor bought them.

      The Fork needs to increase the number of restaurants that use their services and can be booked through The Fork, so that more users will book at one of those restaurants.

  • joerd102 on 08/04/2021 - 20:15

    Wonder how they are going at the moment..
    Any good business sheds underperformed arms

    • donamique on 08/04/2021 - 23:11
      +1

      Well it was bought by TripAdvisor a year or so before covid struck. And the data is useful to TripAdvisor so…

      And they're an internet company that has relatively low operating costs and overheads and scalability?

  • joerd102 on 09/04/2021 - 08:49

    Yeah all valid points.. but if you have no restaurants on the platform…everyone will just use another platform..

  • coolsteps on 09/04/2021 - 11:22

    is this code once only per account and or can you use it mulitiple times to get multiple 1000 yums?

  • gurunan69 on 09/04/2021 - 12:02

    Do we just have to book before the 10th or the actual booking/meal needs to be before the 10th?

  • Samsungnote10 on 09/04/2021 - 12:35

    Just got my 1000 yums , very quick

    Yum

  • fufufu on 09/04/2021 - 16:32

    Does it show up in the booking as 1000 upcoming Yums? I just made a booking but at the end of the confirmation it only said 100 Yums will be earned by the booking…

    • coolsteps on 10/04/2021 - 11:35

      takes 3 days to reach account

      • fufufu on 10/04/2021 - 17:06

        I haven't fulfilled my booking yet. I meant at the end of making the booking it said I would get 100 yums only.

  • coolsteps on 09/04/2021 - 19:51

    also can you make a booking in advance for after april 10th and still get the yum points?

  • fomal on 10/04/2021 - 10:32
    +4

    it is said code expired

    • coolsteps on 10/04/2021 - 11:37
      +1

      did you already use it for that account? maybe its only once per account? just use the other code OUTDOORUK21 ref https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/614651

    • ippy on 10/04/2021 - 18:23
      +1

      Yeah eat1000 didnt work for me either, so much for the push notifs saying expires midnight

      OUTDOORUK21 worked

    • Alinnia on 10/04/2021 - 19:24

      Yep can confirm when trying to use this code it gives the error message "This loyalty code is invalid" on the app, and the error message "The expiry date for this code has passed" on the website (for testing purposes). Weird because the banner on TheFork's website says inclusive of 10th of April. I'm going to guess they forgot to set the expiration time as end of the day of 10th of April in their system…

      • AKJJ on 12/04/2021 - 22:48

        Same for me. I messaged them and they claimed it was an error and they were trying to fix. They advised me to make a booking before midnight on the 10th anyway, and then to message later to get the extra 850 Yums credited. We’ll see if they honour - this isn’t the first time this has happened to me with a TheFork code.

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