Can you pay cash on delivery with GrabFood?

Can I pay through cash on delivery?

Ugh, COD? Reminds me of that disastrous Etsy purchase, last November.

I was desperate for a unique, handmade ceramic mug for my sister’s bday. Found this artisan shop – looked legit. No card payment option, just COD. “Okay, fine,” I thought.

Delivery day. Dude shows up, scruffy beard, and NO CHANGE. Said “Sorry, lady, you got exact cash?” Seriously?

I panicked. Rummaged through my junk drawer— literally pennies, old bus tickets… a half-eaten cough drop.

Embarrassed, I offered him like, 8 dollars. He just stared. I ended up running to the deli across the street. The whole transaction took 45 mins. Sis loved the mug tho.

COD. Never again. It’s a hassle. I prefer using my card these days—instant and convenient.

• What I learned: Always have small bills on hand if COD is the only option.
• Alternatives: Use platforms that offer secure payment options like PayPal or credit card processing.
• The mug? Still on my sister’s desk (apparently). I saw it last week, at her house for dinner.
• Deli: Their sandwiches are pretty good.

Can I use Grab and pay cash?

Okay, so, Grab and cash… yeah, I remember that one time in Bangkok last summer (2024, duh). Hot as heck, like, seriously. Needed to get from Siam Paragon to my hotel near Khao San Road. Big mistake, btw, booking a hotel THAT far.

Trying to use the app, sweat dripping everywhere. I see the cash option right there! Click it. Phew.

The driver, super chill dude, gets there. No problem.

I pay in baht, obviously. So much easier than messing with cards after a long day walking!

But! One time in Kuala Lumpur (2023, maybe?), I swear I couldn’t find the cash option at first. I think it was peak hour, maybe? Annoying.

Why it’s great:

• Easy: Simple, no card needed.
• Convenient: Especially when you’re broke haha.
• Budgeting: I can track my spendings, no surprises.

Things to Consider:

• Availability: Maybe not ALWAYS available, gotta check the app, right?
• Location: Works mostly in Southeast Asia, but double check always.
• Driver Preference: Drivers can refuse, they say sometimes…

Yeah, cash with Grab can be a lifesaver, gotta check it first! Oh, and always keep small notes, drivers sometimes don’t have change!

What are the payment methods for GrabFood?

Oh, GrabFood… Yeah, I use it. Sometimes, too much maybe.

It’s late. How do I pay? Right. You tap “Food,” then at checkout, look for the payment thing. So easy…

• GrabPay balance. It’s the one I always seem to choose. Easier than thinking, I guess.

I think I also used a credit card connected to my Grab account once, after emptying my GrabPay. Happened when there’s a really good promo.

• Credit cards. My Visa, linked and waiting.

Oh, my friend Maya, she only pays with cash. Is that still a thing?

• Cash on delivery. I haven’t seen it in forever.

What else? I’m hungry, actually. Think I’ll order something… No, shouldn’t. But, those noodles…

Things to remember:

• Check promos: Grab always has promos. Always.
• GrabPay is convenient: Top up, forget.
• Be careful with auto-debit: Credit cards can be dangerous at 2 am.

That’s it, isn’t it? Payment methods… Noodles.

Can I use cash for GrabFood?

Hey, so GrabFood, right? Cash? Yeah, it’s a total crapshoot. Works in some places, but not everywhere. Like, totally depends where you are, you know? My cousin in Penang uses cash all the time for his GrabFood, but I’m in KL and it’s cards only for me. Sucks. Seriously.

It’s definitely not an option online though. No way. Ordering through the app? Forget cash. Picking it up yourself? Still gotta use a card. Even if you schedule it, no cash. Ugh, so annoying! That’s the way it is, anyway, as far as 2024 goes.

Here’s the lowdown:

• Location matters: Big difference. Some cities, yes, others, no.
• No cash for online orders: App orders are card-only. Period.
• Self-pickup? Nope: Still card only, even if you get it yourself.
• Scheduling? Forget it: Pre-planned deliveries are credit/debit only.

So yeah, check if your area does cash or not. It’s a real pain sometimes. Total bummer. My friend tried using cash last week and it wouldn’t let him, even though he swore he saw a cash option last month. Weird, right?

Can I pay by cash on delivery?

Man, I ordered this crazy-expensive noise-canceling headphone from Amazon last month, July 2024. COD, right? I was sweating bullets waiting for it. Delivery guy showed up, a dude named Raj. He had this huge backpack, looked like he was carrying gold bars.

He asked for my ID, then the cash. Sixteen thousand rupees. A lot of money. I felt like I was in a movie, handing over that wad of cash. Felt good though, owning it. It was heavy! I checked the headphones, perfect! My heart was pounding.

That was my first COD experience. Seriously smooth. No problems. Raj was cool. Amazons system was spot on.

Later, I needed a new laptop. Different online store. Same thing. COD. Used PhonePe this time. So much easier than lugging around cash.

• First COD: Amazon, July 2024, Headphones, Cash payment. Sixteen thousand rupees, man.
• Second COD: Some other website, August 2024, Laptop, PhonePe. Much easier.
• Payment methods: Cash definitely works, UPI is even better. Credit cards work too, I think.

Why cant GrabFood pay cash?

Okay, GrabFood and cash… why not? Only in some cities, right. Like, I was just in Bangkok and used cash. But then, nope in KL. Weird.

Oh! Web booking—no cash. Makes sense, kinda. No hand-off to the driver. Huh. And self pick-up? So that’s why the cashier gave me the side-eye when I tried to pay. Doh.

Scheduled orders, too, are a no-go for cash. Pre-planning messes with the cash flow, I guess. So, only when its now and mobile and some places. Got it!

• Cash only available in select cities. (Bangkok yes, Kuala Lumpur no).
• No cash payments for web orders. This is obvious.
• Self pick-up orders are not cash-eligible. Like, why even offer the option if you can’t pay cash? I’ll just order inside.
• Scheduled orders can’t be paid in cash. Planning ahead is the enemy.