All you need to know about C-date: Test reports, experiences, tips and advice on C-date in the UK

C-date is said to be the founder of what has become a massive trend in casual dating. The principle aim of this high quality service is to make private sex contact and dates happen for its members. The users - both male and female - are generally not looking for relationships or love, only sex encounters and one night stands. Whether you refer to such a contact as a ‘friend with benefits’ or a ‘fuck buddy’, C-date is top of the list when it comes to finding such a partner in the UK.

From our perspective, C-date provides a reputable service. It’s part of a successful multinational company, which covers over thirty countries outside the UK. No hidden disclaimers, no tolerance for fake profiles and scammers, this is a service which is easy to communicate with, and offers top drawer customer service which responds to problems quickly and efficiently.

From our point of view, a dating portal is merely as good as the people who use it. C-date has a savvy marketing team, and as such, people in the UK are flocking to use this service once they have found out about it. As for numbers, a relatively high number of members are actively seeking out real erotic encounters, and not simply happy to just chat and flirt. As such, our overall rating of C-date is very positive, and we can highly recommend using it as an efficient, fun and effective way of finding sex dates in the UK.

In order to get any use out of C-date, you must first register for free. In order to register, you must enter an email address, which must then be confirmed. There’s no obligation - of course - to use your primary email address, and most members will use a separate email address to log into erotic dating sites, in order to ensure their anonymity.

The answer to this question all depends on how far you want to go. Men and women can both register free of charge as members of C-date, fill in their profile information, and specify what sort of thing they’re after. Based on this data, they will then be presented with a list of contact suggestions, who share the same sexual fantasies and specific desires. All of this is completely free, for men and women alike. However, if men want to go further, and view contact suggestions and their pictures, or send messages to those women they like the look of, they have to first register for a premium membership. Women, on the other hand, can use the entire range of functions on the site completely free of charge. We’d highly recommend trying the free version first, to find out whether the site suits what you’re looking for.

The initial sign up and profile creation on C-date are always free of charge. By creating your profile, you also define your specific sexual preferences - another free feature. Receiving messages will cost you nothing… but that’s where the free features end for the men on the site. If you’re a man and you want to take things further, and send messages and make some contacts, you’ll have to pay. As such, we’d suggest trying the free trial version first, to see if C-date is the best fit for you.

When it comes to payments with C-date, things couldn’t be easier. Payment is accepted via Visa and Mastercard, or via PayPal. You can even pay by bank transfer, although your premium account will remain locked until the money has been received if you chose this option. If you want same-day access, you can send the C-date team a screenshot of your bank transfer to this address: payments@c-date.com  

BGL BNP Paribas
50 avenue J.F. Kennedy
L-2951 Luxembourg
Luxembourg

Recipient
Interdate S.A.
IBAN
LU34 0030 4064 3438 0000
SWIFT/BIC
BGLLLULL
Amount
The cost of your selected premium membership
Purpose
Your e-mail address

Also open to members is the possibility of paying via cheque or cash. In order to do this, you’ll have to send the cash or cheque to customer services by mail. This should be accompanied by a letter specifying the email address you have registered with on C-date, and this will allow the C-date team to identify you and set up your premium account.

Credit card payments for premium membership on C-date is only one method among many. Payments can also be made via bank transfer, PayPal, or even with cash and cheque payments made by post. The postal address for sending the cash or check is: Interdate S.A. 13 rue du Commerce L-1351 Luxemburg Luxemburg

A C-date hotline isn’t available at this time. C-date’s customer service can be contacted via email. Requests should be sent to the following address: service@c-date.co.uk

At present, there is no trial membership. However, C-date can be joined free of charge, and the free service will allow you to get a feel for the platform, its functions and members. If you’re a man, and want to start messaging your suggested contacts, you have no choice but to pay for a regular membership. The shortest amount of time you can pay for is three months, and as such, it’s a bit of a commitment. Try the free membership first, and make a decision based on that.

Firstly, let’s look at the facts: if you’re a man, you have no chance of finding success on this platform if you haven’t paid for premium membership, as you’ll have no way of contacting the members with the free membership functions. This process sorts the wheat from the chaff, so to speak - relatively few men pay for a premium membership, making the competition for success less fierce than on other, free casual dating sites. Saying that, though, it isn’t just enough to be a paying member. As with any dating platform, it’s important to present yourself as open, stylish, sophisticated and good-humoured. C-date is full of women looking for sex, but that doesn’t mean they don’t want to be seduced. Approach the members you like in a cool, playful, flirty way, and the chances are, you’ll get where you want to go with this platform. It’s well worth remembering, though, it always helps to have realistic expectations. Don’t imagine you’ll immediately score a sex date on your first day - a little patience goes a long way.

Because C-date is such an active platform in the UK, the chances of success are really quite high. It is said that among the 100% sex-based dating apps, C-date is one of the most effective. Those who stick with the site, actively approach the members, and make themselves part of the community are those who see the most success.

Our research shows that C-date hasn’t offered any discounts or vouchers for a long time, and also doesn’t offer any at the moment.

As with most dating sites, the price of C-date premium membership changes depending on how long you want to be a member for. The current prices are:

    •    1 month: £9.99/ month
    •    3 months: £34.90 / month
    •    6 months: £24.90 / month
    
As you can see, longer term members pay considerably less per month. If you plan to use C-date for a long time, you can make a serious saving on your fees.

We examined both services in the UK, and while Victoria Milan offers a reputable and solid product when it comes to casual dating, the level of activity and number of users pales in comparison to C-date. Out of the two, we feel that C-date is superior for members in the UK.

One of the biggest advantages of C-date is the fact that they have zero tolerance for fakes, and fake profiles are immediately deleted on detection. During our test, we came across zero fake profiles - something almost unheard of in the casual dating sphere. Many dating sites have in their general terms and conditions a clause which will say something like “Entertainers may be employed for the purpose of higher activity” - essentially, that they tolerate the presence of cam girls, as it drives up the numbers. Not so with C-date, which is a really blessing and a bonus. Nonetheless, freeloaders do make their way onto all successful dating platforms, and the most common example would be those profiles which claim to be women, but in fact aren’t at all. Also, escorts plying for business will pop up now and then, but these are easy enough to spot. If any especially attractive women start sending you links to other sites, quickly block or report them - they aren’t going to be real.

Spotting fakes on casual dating sites is easy. If it looks too good to be true (model looks, eager to meet straight away, etc) you should approach with real caution. The most common trick involves these women sending you links to other sites - usually, because they claim to have a better profile there. If this happens, report the profile to C-date’s customer service, as it will invariably be a fake.

C-date also has its own app, which can be downloaded to your smartphone via Google Play or the App Store. The app offers the same functions as the site, and both the site and the app can be accessed with a phone. However, the app has been optimised for smartphone access, making it a little more user friendly. Whether accessed on a laptop or a phone, the same data, contact suggestions and other functions will still be there so long as you log in with the same details.

To cancel your premium membership, you need to give a minimum of two weeks’ notice, prior to the end of the terms of your contract. It can be cancelled at any time.

You have to sent your notice of cancellation to C-date by either fax or mail, using the following address:

Interdate S.A.
C-date UK Customer Service / Cancellation
13 rue du Commerce
L-1351 Luxemburg
Luxemburg
Fax: 00 352 26 30 26 97

In order to make sure your notice of cancellation is accepted, you must enter your full name in block capitals, ensure you specify which country’s C-date service you are using, and include the email address you use in your login.

iOS app C-date cancellation:
You can also cancel your membership via the iTunes App Store, in case you have signed up for your premium membership via a C-date app on iOS.

Android app:
To cancel your membership via the Android app, it depends a little on your method of payment. If you used one of the C-date payment methods (direct debit, credit card, PayPal, bank transfer), then all you have to do is follow the above instructions for cancellation by mail or by fax. However, if you paid via Google Play, you will have to follow the specific terms outlined in Google Play.

Please take note: just by deleting your user profile, or by removing the app from your phone, you are not deleting your membership or cancelling your payments. The membership must be cancelled separately if you have signed up for a premium membership. Also, logging off the app has no effect on your membership or payments, either.

Yes, it is possible to cancel your C-date membership without a fax. However, in order to do this, you will have to send your notice of cancellation by mail in the form of a letter. It would be sensible to do this by registered mail, for your records and security.