Why did Instacart charge me $99?

For $9.99 a month — or a cheaper $99 annual cost — you can purchase an Instacart Express Membership. You'll get free deliveries for orders over $35 and reduced service fees on all orders.

Can I get my $99 back from Instacart?

For all members, you may cancel your Instacart+ membership within the first 15 calendar days of your paid Instacart+ membership and receive a refund of the Instacart+ membership fee you paid, but only if you have not placed any orders using your Instacart+ membership.

Why am I getting random charges from Instacart?

Temporary authorization hold amounts

We release the authorization hold after your order is delivered or canceled. It can take 7 days for the pending charge to drop, depending on your bank. We will only charge you for the total of the items delivered to you.

Why is Instacart charging me $100?

Why Did Instacart Charge Me $100? If Instacart charged you $100 outside of a grocery delivery, odds are you signed up for the Instacart Express membership and forgot to cancel it.

Does Instacart charge a monthly fee?

How much does Instacart+ cost? For a flat standard fee of $99/year or $9.99/month, members enjoy unlimited free delivery on orders of $35 or more (per retailer), and other benefits.

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Why is my Instacart service fee so high?

Instacart's service fee is much different from grocery stores' operational costs. Instacart charges these fees to cover expenses on their end. This includes customer support, employee background checks, and payment processing. Non-members' service fee is around 5% while Instacart members' service fee is about 1.9%.

How do I dispute an Instacart charge?

Has Instacart ever been hacked?

Instacart is a large company that does all of its business on the internet. Because of that, they have a very secure website with layers of protection for every user. But even the biggest and best security systems have someone break through eventually.

Does Instacart take your money?

Instacart pays all shoppers weekly via direct deposit to a bank account. Full-service shoppers have the option to access funds faster through “Instant Cashout.” This option immediately transfers funds to a debit card. You can start using Instant Cashout after your first five orders.

How much does it cost to cancel Instacart?

You can cancel an order for a full refund without any additional fees before a shopper begins shopping. If you cancel an order during the shopping or delivery process, you may be charged a cancellation fee up to $15.

How much is Instacart without a membership?

Without a membership, all Instacart orders have a $3.99 shipping fee once the $35 delivery minimum is met. (The shipping fee is higher if you don't meet the minimum.) Instacart+ members have $0 delivery fees (typically $3.99 for nonmembers).

How long is Instacart free trial?

Only new users of Instacart.com are eligible for a free 14-day trial of Instacart+. PER THE USER'S SELECTION, A RECURRING ANNUAL OR MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY CHARGED AFTER THE TRIAL ENDS WITH THE CREDIT CARD ON FILE UNLESS EARLIER TERMINATED IN USER'S ACCOUNT SETTINGS.

Can you cancel Instacart subscription?

You can cancel your Instacart Express Membership at any time. If you cancel within the first 15 days of your membership and haven't placed any orders, you'll receive a refund for the membership.

Did Instacart fees go up?

Topline. Instacart's service fees in California are going up from 5% to 8%, the company announced Friday, making it the last major gig company to raise prices in response to Proposition 22, the recently passed state ballot measure keeping gig workers independent contractors, while providing some additional benefits.

Has Instacart been hacked 2022?

Our teams have been working around the clock to quickly determine the validity of reports related to site security and so far our investigation has shown that the Instacart platform was not compromised or breached.

Is Instacart being investigated?

After widespread reports of app-based tech companies misclassifying workers, OLSE initiated an investigation into Instacart's compliance with San Francisco's Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO) and Paid Sick Leave Ordinance (PSLO).

Is Instacart firing people?

The San Francisco startup over the last two months has fired some of its more than 3,000 workers after holding mid-year performance reviews, according to the report.

How do I get my money back from Instacart?

To request a refund or a credit due to order issues, you must make your request within 7 days of your pickup or delivery. Refunds are processed immediately, but it may take 5-10 business days to see the funds in your bank or credit card account, depending on your bank. You won't see refunds in your Instacart account.

What is Instacart on my credit card?

The Instacart Mastercard® credit card will be the first co-branded card offered by a food delivery service. The card will give consumers the ability to earn accelerated points on Instacart purchases and give several other benefits, perks and savings.

Does Instacart put a hold on your card?

When you place your order Instacart places a temporary authorization hold for 15% higher than your total order at checkout. This authorization hold is placed in case your total is higher due to special requests, added items, replacement items, or weight adjustments.

Are Instacart prices more expensive than in store?

Instacart doesn't always charge more than the store price. Instacart is partnered with a few stores, while others are simply on their list of choices. They charge a higher markup when the customer isn't going to one of their preferred grocers, but you get regular prices when shopping at a partner store.

How long is an Instacart subscription?

For $9.99 per month or $99 per year, a membership can pay for itself in just a few orders.

How much does Instacart cost per week?

As an Instacart shopper, you can expect to earn anywhere from $200 to $1,000 per week. The amount you make will depend on several factors. These factors include how many orders you complete and the size of the orders. In general, shoppers who complete more orders will earn more money.