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What Is the Instacart App?
With the Instacart app, users can order groceries and other items from various retailers, and Instacart will connect them with personal shoppers who will fulfill and deliver the orders. Instacart also offers curbside pickup options at select locations.
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How Does the Instacart App Work?
- Shop your favorite local grocery stores. Shop from anywhere using your computer, iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
- Schedule a delivery: Have your groceries delivered in as little as an hour! You can also have them delivered later in the day or week.
- Receive your groceries.
Who Does the Shopping on Instacart?
Instacart Personal Shoppers fulfill orders from your chosen store. Your shopper will handpick produce, carefully select all items, and manage any out-of-stock substitutions.
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What Is Instacart+?
Instacart+ members enjoy exclusive benefits on every order—
- Price: $9.99 a month or $99 a year.
- Free Delivery: $0 delivery on grocery and retail orders over $10 ($25+ for restaurants, $35+ Costco). Service fees and tips still apply.
- Reduced Fees: Lower service fees on orders placed through the platform.
- Bonus Perks: Includes access to an ad-supported Peacock Premium Subscription at no extra cost.
- Family Sharing: Ability to share membership benefits with family or household members.
- Card Promos: Often available for free or at a discount via select credit cards (such as certain Chase or Mastercard products).
Pros of the Instacart App
- The app eliminates the need to visit the store physically, saving time and effort—especially for those with busy schedules or mobility issues.
- The app allows users to order from a wide variety of stores, including those they might not otherwise have access to, like Costco without a membership.
- You can talk to shoppers about item changes or problems, which gives a personal touch.
- The app can be used to send groceries or other items as gifts.
- “Features like shopping by aisle and the ability to save past orders, make it easier to navigate the app and create future shopping lists.
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Cons of the Instacart App
- Instacart prices can be higher than in-store prices; additionally, store sales, coupons, or rewards may not apply.
- Instacart’s delivery and service fees can add up quickly, especially on small orders.
- Customers may encounter unavailable items or unexpected substitutions.
Final Thought
The Instacart app is a powerful, highly convenient tool that saves time for busy consumers, but its overall value is diminished by high markup costs, fluctuating shopper pay, and inconsistent customer service.
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Download The App and Visit Their Website
| App Store | Google Play | Website |
Help For Instacart Customers On The App
Are you a new customer or just not sure how to do something on the app? check out my video tutorials and tips for Instacart customers.
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Become A Shopper For Instacart
Click here to learn everything you need to know to become a shopper for Instacart.
Disclaimer
I do not work for or represent Instacart. This page was created to provide information about the app.
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