Zomato customer slams Rs 12 packaging fee for food wrapped in Bengaluru FC ad, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu asks for GPay number to refund

“Hi @zomatocare, I ordered shawarma from Empire Restaurant, Bangalore, and paid Rs 12 as packing charges. But found that the package is wrapped by @bengalurufc Advertisement. Why do I need to pay for their advertisement? How many orders rolled out with this box for paid users????” the caption of the post reads.

Hi @zomatocare I ordered shawarma from Empire Restorent, Bangalore and paid 12 rupee as packing charges . But found that the package is wrapped by @bengalurufc Advertisement. Why I need to pay for their Advertisement. How many orders rolled out with this box for paid users????? pic.twitter.com/gQxEyjOXKD

— Anand (@PiratesShield) December 15, 2024

Bengaluru FC’s goalkeeper and captain of the Indian national football team, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, responded to the post with a light-hearted tone, jokingly asking, “GPay number dedo bhai – wapis karta hoon Rs 12 (Share your GPay number brother – I’ll refund your Rs 12).

GPay number dedo bhai – wapis karta hoon 12 rupees. https://t.co/MWDBartmEa

— Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (@GurpreetGK) December 16, 2024

Sandhu’s light-hearted reply entertained fans and ignited discussions on social media.

One user quipped, “Bhai roundoff karke 15 de dena bechare ko.” Another user wrote, “Internet is a wild wild place.”

Many users came in support for the Zomato customer. A user commented, “Hope you realise that he is not criticising BFC here.” Another user wrote, “Being a consumer, he has the right to ask zomato for packing charges.”

Another individual wrote, “Its not about 12 rupees. Its about not getting whats promised. People like you are the benchmark for these type of service providers.”