Have you tried Instacart grocery delivery service yet?
If you’ve been considering trying out a grocery delivery service, Instacart makes the process super simple! Place your order online or in their free app and let Instacart do the rest. They’ll connect you with Personal Shoppers in your area who will shop for and deliver your groceries from your favorite local stores.
If you prefer to pick up your grocery order, Instacart can help you with that, too…
Through January 1st, Kroger and Dillons customers who place their next grocery pickup order through Instacart can save $40 on an Instacart pickup order of $80 or more when you use promo code SAVECURBSIDE40 at checkout and select curbside pickup at an eligible Kroger or Dillons store. You can check your Instacart Offers here.
HIP TIP: Be sure to connect your Kroger or Dillons rewards card account to Instacart so you can take advantage of any current store sales & offers. You will be prompted to do so at checkout.
Note that pickup fees may apply, limit one offer per household, and in order to take advantage of this promotion you must have a valid Instacart account with a valid form of accepted payment on file.
EBT SNAP users can get 50% off an Instacart+ subscription.
For a limited time, EBT SNAP users can save 50% on an Instacart+ membership. Get two weeks free when you subscribe for only $4.99 per month (regularly $9.99). If you’ve placed an EBT SNAP order within the last 6 months using Instacart, but are not currently an Instacart+ Member, you are eligible to buy a discounted monthly Instacart+ membership for $4.99/month for 1 year.
After 1 year, your plan auto-renews at the full price of $9.99 per month. You will receive an email notice 30 days ahead of time, and you can cancel at any time through the Your Instacart+ Membership page.
Note that for existing EBT SNAP users who are Instacart+ members, the discounted rate will begin when your current membership cycle ends.
New to Instacart+?You can try Instacart+ free for two weeks!
You’ll get a $0 delivery fee on orders over $35, and a 5% credit back on eligible pickup orders. Plus you’ll enjoy lower service fees on all orders. Pay just $99 per year after the trial, and you can cancel anytime. Head here to check it out.
Hip Sidekick, Nicole, has been using Instacart grocery service for years!
I’ve been using Instacart weekly since before the start of the pandemic. I love that they let me shop at one of my favorite local stores – ALDI! I get most of the same great deals I would get in-store. I’ve had some awesome personal shoppers too. Most will let you know via chat when the store is out of something and offer replacements or a refund in real time!
Hip Sidekick, Emily, uses Instacart and gets the same pricing she would in-store!
My local grocery store Tops is one of the grocers that doesn’t inflate the product pricing for using Instacart vs shopping in-store. Even though my store isn’t too far, I still use Instacart for convenience since it ends up being around the same price for me while getting to stay home. I just tip my Instacart driver for saving me the hassle of shopping and have never had issues with an order to date!
Like buying organic groceries? Instacart partners with leading retailers of natural and organic foods (like Sprouts, Natural Grocers, etc.) so you can conveniently get organic groceries delivered to your door!
And guess what? If you want to stock up the break room at work without leaving the office, you can even shop for office supplies or snacks without leaving your desk!
Our readers are fans of Instacart, too!
I love Instacart! I have been a customer for years! I save my time and $$! No impulse buying! And Food Lion charges the same as in-store purchases. I started doing this because I didn’t want to spend my free time at the grocery store and even more now due to Covid. I love how Instacart credits you if something isn’t quite right.
Still have questions? Here are a few FAQs:
How much is delivery for Instacart?
The delivery fee depends on the size of your order and the delivery time that you choose. However, you may be able to get free delivery just by purchasing qualifying items at select stores. Also, with Instacart Express (read more about this below), there is no delivery fee on all orders over $35 (service fees may still apply).
Does Instacart charge more than the in-store price?
Not always! There are several grocers that stay consistent with their Instacart prices in comparison to in-store pricing, so what you see on Instacart is the same as what you would pay in-store.
Rumored stores to have the same Instacart and in-store prices are:
- Petco
- Safeway
- Kroger
- Tops Markets
What is Instacart Express?
Instacart Express is a membership option for customers who want to use Instacart regularly. With a small monthly fee or one-time yearly fee, you can enjoy unlimited free deliveries on all orders over $35. Instacart Express members also enjoy the following exclusive benefits on every order:
- $0 delivery fees on orders of $35 or more (typically $3.99-$7.99 for non-Express)
- Reduced service fees (typically 5% for non-Express)
- No busy pricing fees during peak delivery hours
- Shop at a variety of stores with free delivery on the entire order
- No pickup or service fees for pick up orders
What is Instacart Pickup?
Want to pick up your groceries instead? Instacart Pickup allows you to order online, set a pickup time, and collect your order at participating stores (such as ALDI, Cub Foods, Food Lion, Price Chopper, Publix, Sprouts, Tops Friendly Markets, and Wegmans) in select locations. Depending on the store, you may be able to pick up your order inside or wait while they bring it out to your car.
To place an order for pickup, just shop your order in the Instacart app and select a time to come to the store to collect it. When your order is ready for pickup, Instacart will send you a notification on your phone along with directions for how to retrieve your order. Any item available for delivery is also available for pickup.
Does Instacart honor in-store sales?
Instacart does not honor in-store discounts, but they do offer exclusive Instacart Coupons for select items. Instacart Coupons are manufacturer’s coupons that apply automatically to qualifying products at checkout to help you save money on the products you love!
Plus, there are sales and promotions available on Instacart that may not be available in-store – so be sure to keep your eyes peeled while selecting your items!
Do I need to be home at the time of delivery?
No! Instacart now offers contactless delivery, so now customers can authorize a shopper to leave their order in a designated location instead of scheduling a traditional face-to-face delivery. Keep in mind that orders containing alcohol require the I.D. and signature of someone 21 or older, and cannot be left unattended
Do Instacart shoppers accept tips?
Shoppers appreciate tips as a way of recognizing excellent service and 100% of your tip goes directly to the shopper delivering your order. By default, a 5% tip is suggested at checkout, but tips are optional and the default tip may be adjusted at checkout or when rating an order after delivery. You can add to your tip up to 14 days after delivery and reduce your tip 2 hours after delivery.
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