How To Use Bumble Travel Mode [& Boost Your Match Rate!]

Curious about Bumble Travel Mode?

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Premium subscription required - Travel Mode only available with Premium ($27.99-54.99/month) unless Bumble Coins available in your area (5 coins per use)
• Location limitations exist:
  • Can't specify neighborhoods within cities
  • Only one location at a time
  • Automatically resets after 7 days
  • Not available on web version
• Profile visibility details - other users see Travel Mode icon, and profile appears in center of chosen city
• Part of larger premium package - comes bundled with other features like Incognito Mode, advanced filters, and Beeline access
• Less flexible than competitors - Tinder Passport allows unlimited city changes, Hinge offers free location changes with neighborhood specificity

Here at VIDA, our dating experts use Bumble daily - and have been ever since it charged onto the dating scene back in 2014. Not only have we watched all of Bumble's feature change and grow over time, we know all the best strategies for using them effectively.

This quick guide has all the answers you’re looking for!

When you enable Travel Mode, your profile shows up for users in your chosen destination, and your match feed will be users in that area.

The Bumble app automatically resets your location after 7 days, but you can extend it as needed by re-activating the feature.

3 important things to note about using this feature: 

• Bumble Web does not support Travel Mode, so you can’t use this feature if you’re swiping via Bumble’s online version.
• Your location is automatically placed in the center of the city you’ve chosen rather than an exact location. There is currently no way to select exactly where in any given city you’d like to be located. That means if you’re headed to an expansive city like New York or Los Angeles, you can’t drop your profile into a specific neighborhood. If that’s a deal breaker for you, try Hinge. Unlike Bumble, Hinge lets you choose a specific area within a city, plus you can change your location for free.
• The app doesn’t separate out your ‘local’ matches from your Bumble Travel Mode matches in the messaging section, which makes it a little tricky to remember where each one is from. While Bumble travel mode lets you choose a different location as often as you like, you’ll only be able to swipe in one location at a time.

When using Bumble Travel Mode, it’s important to prioritize your safety. While Bumble has safety features like photo verification and the ability to block or report users, it’s still a good idea to always exercise caution when meeting someone, especially in a city that’s new to you. 

Consider meeting in a public place, telling a friend or family member where you’re going and who you’re meeting, and avoiding sharing personal information until you feel comfortable with someone.

Bumble Premium includes other features besides Travel Mode, such as Incognito Mode and access to all the Bumble Filters. Incognito Mode lets you browse profiles without showing up in their match queue, while Bumble Filters let you further refine your match preferences by height, lifestyle habits, family plans and more.

Bumble Premium also gives you access to Beeline, a feature that shows you users who have already swiped right on you.

Depending on where you live, a Premium subscription to Bumble costs anywhere from around $27.99 for one week to $54.99 for 1 month. The price goes down a bit when you purchase a multi-month subscription.

Premium also includes all features that come with a Bumble Boost subscription.

For a full rundown, check out this Bumble Premium review!

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