Wedding invite QR code asking for bank details - is this a thing?

[Newbie2023]

AIBU to find this really odd - are we just totally out of touch with current wedding invitation protocols, or is this a thing now?

We’ve received a wedding invitation card for a friend’s son’s wedding, with a QR code to scan to say whether we will be attending, to access menu choices, etc.
No problem at all, happy to do these - but…

The QR code takes us straight to online forms that ask for our names, addresses, email addresses - ok.
However, the second page of the site asks us to enter our bank card details, and can’t move on without doing this, so can’t say if we’re attending, see a wedding list, give menu choices, etc.
It says the 7-day trial to use this site is free, then we will be charged monthly….
This feels a really odd thing to ask of your wedding guests, but happy to be told we’re just really out of touch!

Is this really actually a thing now?

Advice very welcome! TIA

 

[CatrionaBalfour]

I'm confused. Why do they need your bank card details? I've never heard of this before.

 

[mnahmnah]

This sounds like they have messed up whatever online service they are using. I would just let them know

 

[Eastereggsboxedupready]

No definitely not. I'd be pointing this 'glitch' out to the bride & groom. Sounds like they haven't fully looked into the site or feature they're using.

Not a chance in hell I'd give my bank details.

 

[oberaue]

This sounds like they have messed up whatever online service they are using. I would just let them know

I think this is what has happened! I'd contact them and let them know.

 

[biscuioto]

I think they will be completely unaware of this and actually really embarrassed when they find out. Sounds like they have probably paid for this app and not realised that all of the guests will have to commit to a 'free trial' (where you enter your bank details ready for payment to kick in at the end of the trial if not cancelled)
I think if you just go along with it and then cancel the free trial as soon as you have RSVPd then it would probably be fine, but equally loads of people will ne confused and asking them so it's probably good for them to know asap and let them sort something else out. Feel sorry for them!

 

[Changingplace]

This sounds like they have messed up whatever online service they are using. I would just let them know

I agree! I think they think they’ve found a free online RSVP service but haven’t realised it’s asking everyone for bank details to sign up! I’d message them separately and let them know the problem, bet they’re super embarrassed

 

[AtrociousCircumstance]

God, don’t fill it in! Bloody hell. Contact them independently and say if you’re going or not, and that you won’t be giving over your bank details.

Wow.

 

[Newbie2023]

Thank you so much, everyone, I’m so glad to know this isn’t the New Normal!
I’ll contact them tomorrow and hopefully get a solution
I really appreciate your feedback