Frequently Asked Questions:

Our events start at the scheduled time. We recommend that you try to arrive at least 15 minutes to half an hour before start time. This would allow you time to register with our hostess and settle in. If a person shows up past the start time, they may still participate in the dating lineup. But arriving late means that you will get fewer dates than the people who show up on time.

You can talk about many things. For example: What you do for fun, What sports do you like, What you expect to get out of speed dating, to name a few. If you can't come up with something to talk about, our match cards provide a list of things you can talk about.

Do not ask your date for his or her contact information directly or for a second date (the fun part about speed dating is the pressure free feeling). You are not allowed to pressure someone to answer questions they do not want to answer. You are also not allowed to ask sexual, lewd, or inappropriate questions to any participant, or make any sexual, lewd, or inappropriate remarks.

No. If you prefer, We can take credit card payments over the phone. We also take checks over the phone.

Yes. There is a small $10 fee for non-registered arrivals. At the venue simply introduce yourself to our friendly host, register with her/him, pay the total fee ($40), and prepare for a great time. Our host will give you a match card and add you to our roster of singles.

The founders of NY Minute Dating have been in the industry since 2006. They are regarded as the industry's rising stars. They have dedicated their time and efforts to growing NY Minute Dating so that more and more single men and women could meet.

Bring photo ID in case you need to identify yourself to our host, and in case you want to have a drink at the cash bar. Don't forget your car keys or metro card.

We try to have events as often as possible. Usually a couple of times per week.

Our policy is that each member be single or not otherwise attached. We do not perform any checks to verify the marital status of any participant. Such checks are the responsibility of the participant seeking such information. Divorced and separated persons who consider themselves single are allowed to register.

We require at least 5 days notice that you cannot come, that way we can offer your spot to someone on our waiting list. You would then be able to use your admission at another one of our events. If you do not call to let us know that you cannot show up, you forfeit your admission.

If you purchased a Gift Certificate online or over the phone and requested that it be emailed, we email it to the recipient the same day. If you purchased a gift certificate online or via phone and you requested that it be mailed, we will put it in the mail the same day and it should arrive at the recipient's address as fast as the U.S. mail delivers it.

We believe speed dating is among one of the safest and fun things you can do. We have chosen all our venues based on safety, friendliness, and reputation. However, the world isn't perfect and we know that. That is why we urge everyone to make good decisions and get home safely every time.

Our venues are among NYC's most popular nightlife lounges, clubs, and restaurants. We have carefully chosen our venues based on safety, friendliness, and reputation. We have also chosen our venues based on proximity to transportation, parking space, and well populated areas.

You get notified of your matches the very next day via email. We do not distribute physical addresses, only email addresses and/or phone numbers.

Your registration and attendance is CONFIDENTIAL. Your name, email, address, phone number, etc is not shared with anyone. We do not sell your information to third parties, or answer phone inquiries regarding the attendance or participation of any participant to our events. We would only provide such information to local, state, or federal government agencies upon legal request or good reason, especially for the safety of our participants.

Yes. Your data and transations are safe at NY Minute Dating's website. We use a 128-Bit Secure Socket Layer (SSL). This is the same technology used by companies like Toyota, Nextel, and eHarmony to protect their customers. Every part of our website is encrypted for your security, including the Registration, Payment, and Contact form.

Our merchant account is with PayPal Payments Pro, one of the most secure online merchants in the world. PayPal allows us to accept credit card payments directly on our site. We are also fully protected by a 128-Bit SSL Certificate.

Yes. You can pay us with PayPal or by any credit card. We also accept payments over the phone including checks.

Yes. We are looking for event promoters. Compensation based on performance. Click here to learn more about becoming a NY Minute Dating event promoter.

You can bring a friend for support but he/she cannot participate in the event unless they are a registered participant.

NY Minute Dating caters to professional men and women from the NY/NJ metro area who are usually too busy to meet someone special on their own. We do our best to bring together an equal number of men and women to our events. We hand select all our hosts that way you have someone there who can walk you through everything and make sure you are comfortable and having fun at every moment. There's almost no waiting for matches; we always send your matches out within 24 hours. Our customer service replies to everyone's questions the same day.

Currently we specialize in speed dating in NY only. But we get many visitors from all over. After all, everyone comes to NY. From singles in New Jersey, to visitors from Canada, we have people from all over coming to our speed dating events. We plan to expand to Bergen County, NJ and parts of Long Island. Send us an email to be added to our Newletter.

Many of our venues offer food and beverages but they are at a cost. We try to arrange all our events during happy hour, so that when our events are at lounges, refreshments are very affordable.

NY Minute Dating introduces singles to each other for love or friendship. If you are separated or divorced and consider yourself a single, and are looking for love or friendship, then you are encouraged to attend our event.

You can always email us.