Frequently asked questions
Dion is a social platform where people connect by sending real, redeemable items like coffee, cocktails, and matcha, at curated venues in the real world. It turns a simple gesture, buying someone a drink, into a new way to meet, connect, and engage. Through Circles, Dion also brings entire communities, friend groups, networks, and brands into one platform, creating a new layer of real-world interaction and distribution.
No, Dion is a social network, not a dating app. It's designed for all types of connections, social, professional, and romantic. Instead of swiping or messaging, every interaction starts with a real gesture. Through Circles, connections also happen within trusted communities, not just between individuals.
Most social platforms monetize attention. Dion is built on intent. You don't swipe, like, or message first. You send something real. Every interaction is backed by a real-world action, a drink redeemed at a venue. On top of that, Circles turn communities into active social networks, and brands can participate by sending real products into these networks, creating measurable, real-world engagement instead of impressions.
Dion is available everywhere, but users can redeem items in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Dubai, and Mexico City, with more major cities launching soon. Each city is activated through curated venues, local communities, and Circles.
Circles are private, curated communities on Dion. They can be friend groups, social clubs, professional networks, creators, or brand-led communities. Circles bring existing communities into Dion and turn them into real-world interaction layers.
Choose a venue, select a drink, pick a person or someone within a Circle, and send. The recipient receives a notification and redeems the drink at the venue using their Dion card, a virtual card in Apple Wallet. Brands can also fund drinks that are sent within Circles or to targeted audiences.
You can send a drink from anywhere. The recipient redeems it when they go to the venue. This removes the need for physical presence and allows connections, and brand interactions, to happen asynchronously.
The recipient is notified and can accept the drink. Once they do, a chat opens between the two of you. They can then visit the venue and redeem the drink using their Dion card via Apple Pay.
Yes. You can send a drink via a link. When they claim it, they join Dion. Every drink becomes both a social action and a growth mechanism for the network.
Anything from a morning coffee or matcha to an evening cocktail and premium drinks. Brands can also feature specific products within the platform, allowing users to discover and experience them in real-world settings.
Dion is invite-only. We review every application individually to build a community of interesting, like-minded people. Having a referral from an existing member improves your chances.
Apply through the app or sign up through a referral link from an existing member. Referrals receive priority review. Make sure your profile is complete - clear photos, real occupation, and a linked Instagram or LinkedIn help the most.
No. Dion is completely free to join and use. You only pay for the drinks you choose to send, no subscriptions, no hidden charges.
Review times vary as we onboard new members deliberately to maintain community quality. You'll be notified by email and in-app as soon as a decision is made.
Absolutely, if Dion operates in your destination city, you can send and redeem drinks there too. It's a great way to connect with locals or set up plans before you arrive.
You pay for the drink when you send it. The recipient redeems it at the venue at no cost to them, they just tap their Dion card. It's seamless for both sides.
Credit and debit cards as well as Apple Pay.
If the recipient doesn't accept within the expiration window, the amount is automatically refunded to your Dion balance for future use.
Yes, tips are included in the drink price.
Every member is verified during the application process. Venues are carefully curated, and all chats are monitored for compliance with our community guidelines. You can block or report anyone directly from chat.
Yes, Dion uses bank-grade encryption for all transactions and never stores full payment details on our servers. Your profile is only visible to other approved members.
Only approved Dion members can see your profile. You can also control your visibility through privacy settings in the app, including making your profile visible only to your existing connections.
