The ONDC platform earned popularity as Indian users found it an even more affordable alternative to food delivery giants, know how to order food on it and the app
The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), is a platform that is made by the government of India, which is shaking up the nation’s food ordering scene. Indian users shared screenshots of ONDC food orders, which is highlighting the significance of lower prices as compared to other apps like Zomato and Swiggy.
Explained how to order food on ONDC and which app to use for delivery
This food ordering platform is designed to prevent monopoly in India’s e-commerce space and also to offer even more affordable options for food consumers.
Understanding ONDC
This platform was launched in September a year back and ONDC aims for transforming India’s e-commerce landscape using open protocols and open-source specifications. Similar to UPI, which helps to allow seamless payments between bank accounts through different apps, ONDC enables users to order goods online from different sellers across the apps.
There’s no other single app for the , and the platform has partnered with multiple apps for the users to choose from.
How to order on ONDC?
To order the food through the ONDC, users should have access to their partner apps, like Paytm or Magicpin. Other ONDC apps for food ordering include the Mystore app, Pincode app, Spice Money app, and Pincode app. The ONDC’s food ordering service has been currently living in numerous cities such as Bangalore and Delhi, which is having the most options.
More cities are adding soon, with plans to cover pan India.
How to order via ONDC?
Open Paytm and click on Search icon. Search for ONDC. Click on food. Order away!
How to order via ONDC?
Open Paytm and click on Search icon.
Search for ONDC.
Click on food.
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ONDC food ordering platform vs others
The main reason for using ONDC is its affordability as compared to Swiggy and Zomato. While other platforms like Swiggy and Zomato are charging a 25-30% commission from the restaurants on each order, ONDC is charging just 2-4% as a commission fee.
In addition, ONDC is presently running a promotion offering discounts for their early users, making it more appealing to Indian consumers.
Discounts codes for ONDC
To take advantage of the ONDC’s promotion, users enter promo code which is ONDC50 to get an instant Rs. 50 off their order.