Instacart (Everything You Need To Know)
What Is Instacart?
Instacart delivers groceries in as little as an hour! They connect users with Personal Shoppers in your area to shop and deliver groceries from your favorite stores.
How Does Instacart Work For Customers?
- 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.
- Get groceries delivered to you!
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 our tips and video tutorials for Instacart customers.
Who Does The Shopping On Instacart?
Instacart Personal Shoppers fulfill your orders from the store you’ve chosen. Your Personal Shopper will pick your produce, carefully select all your items, and handle any items that are out of stock.​
- Personal Shoppers handpick your produce at the store. You can even leave a note for your Personal Shopper about ripeness.
- Personal Shoppers go out of their way to select the best available items. They pay close attention to expiration dates and carefully handle delicate items like eggs and bottles.
- If an item you order is out of stock, your Personal Shopper will make an appropriate replacement and contact you to verify it.
What Is Instacart+?
Instacart+ members enjoy exclusive benefits on every order—
- Unlimited free delivery on orders over $35
- 5% cash back on eligible pickup orders
- Family account, share your benefits and shop together
- Lower service fees
- Exclusive offers from partners including Chase, Delta, and more
- Big savings, the membership pays for itself in as few as 1-2 orders per month
How Does Instacart Work For In-Store Shoppers
Unlike full-service shoppers, Instacart in-store shoppers will stay in one store and hand pick customers orders. They are also employees for Instacart instead of contract workers. In-store shoppers are able to work 29hrs a week.
Requirements To Become A In-Store Shopper For Instacart
- At least 18 years old
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Consistent access to and be able to effectively use a recent smartphone (iPhone 6s / Android 5.0 or newer)
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. with or without accommodation
How Does Instacart Work For Full-Service Shoppers
Full-service shoppers for Instacart will goto stores and shop a customer’s entire order. Once complete they will pay for it with their Instacart card, then deliver it to the customer.
Requirements To Become A Full-Service Shopper For Instacart
- At least 18 years old
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Consistent access to a vehicle
- Consistent access to and be able to effectively use a recent smartphone (iPhone 6s / Android 5.0 or newer)
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. with or without accommodation
Help For Instacart Shoppers On The App
Are you a new shopper or just not sure how to do something on the app? check out our tips for Instacart shoppers.
Become A Shopper For Instacart
Click here to learn everything you to know become a shopper for Instacart.
Download The App
Customers App:
| App Store | Google Play |
Shoppers App:
| App Store | Google Play |
| Website |