Cancel Instacart+ through the app or website in under two minutes

You can stop your Instacart+ subscription immediately through your account settings on either the Instacart app or website. The cancellation takes effect right away — you won't be charged again, and you'll lose access to free delivery and other member benefits as soon as you confirm. You don't need to contact customer service unless something goes wrong during the process.

The steps are the same whether you signed up through Instacart directly, through a third-party service like Costco, or through a promotional offer. If you subscribed through another platform (like Costco.com or a credit card rewards program), you may need to cancel through that platform instead, though Instacart's own system is the most common route.

Key Takeaways

  • Open the Instacart app or go to instacart.com, tap your account icon, and select "Instacart+" to find the cancellation option.
  • Your subscription ends immediately when you confirm cancellation, and you won't be charged for the next billing cycle.
  • If you signed up through Costco membership or another third-party service, you may need to cancel through that service's website instead.
  • Instacart will not refund partial months, so cancelling mid-cycle means you lose the remainder of that month's membership.
  • You can resubscribe at any time without penalty, and promotional offers may be available if you rejoin later.

Steps to cancel on the Instacart app

Open the Instacart app and tap the account icon in the bottom right corner. Scroll down and select "Instacart+" (or "Membership" depending on your app version). You'll see your current subscription status and a button to manage or cancel your membership.

Tap "Cancel Membership" and Instacart will ask you to confirm. You may see a retention offer — a discount to keep your subscription — but you can decline and proceed with cancellation. Once you confirm, your membership ends immediately and you'll receive a confirmation message.

Steps to cancel on the Instacart website

Go to instacart.com and log into your account. Click your account icon in the top right, then select "Account Settings." Look for "Instacart+" or "Membership" in the menu and click it.

You'll see your subscription details and a "Cancel Membership" or "Manage Membership" button. Click it, confirm the cancellation when prompted, and your membership will end immediately. You'll get a confirmation email within a few minutes.

What happens after you cancel

Your free delivery benefit stops right away. Any active orders placed before cancellation will still be delivered, but orders placed after cancellation will be charged the standard delivery fee (usually $3.99 to $9.99 depending on your location and order size). You'll also lose access to any other Instacart+ perks like reduced service fees or exclusive deals.

Your account itself remains active — you can still shop on Instacart without a subscription, you just won't get free delivery. All your saved items, addresses, and payment methods stay in your account.

If you subscribed through Costco or another service

If your Instacart+ membership came bundled with a Costco membership or through another third-party service, you may need to cancel through that service instead. Log into Costco.com or your credit card rewards portal and look for membership management or subscription settings.

Contact that service's customer support if you can't find the cancellation option. Instacart's own cancellation process won't work if your subscription is managed by another company, and cancelling in the wrong place could leave you still being charged.

Refunds and billing after cancellation

Instacart does not refund unused portions of your subscription. If you cancel on the 15th of a month and your billing date is the 1st, you lose access to the remaining 16 days without a refund. Plan your cancellation around your billing date if you want to get the full value of your current month.

You won't be charged again after you cancel. If you see a charge after cancellation, contact Instacart support with your confirmation email and they can investigate. Charges sometimes take a day or two to stop processing if you cancel near your billing date.

Resubscribing later

You can rejoin Instacart+ at any time without penalty. When you resubscribe, you'll pay the current membership price (usually $9.99 per month or $99 per year, though this varies by location). Instacart sometimes offers promotional rates to returning members, so check for offers before you resubscribe.

Your account history, saved items, and addresses will still be there when you come back. There's no waiting period or re-activation fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?

No. Instacart does not refund partial months. If you cancel before your next billing date, you lose access to your membership immediately but won't get money back for the unused time. Plan your cancellation around your billing cycle if you want to maximize the value of your current month.

Can I pause my subscription instead of cancelling?

Instacart does not offer a pause option. You must cancel to stop being charged. You can resubscribe whenever you want, and promotional offers are sometimes available to returning members, so cancelling is not permanent.

What if I don't see a cancellation button in my account?

Make sure you're logged into the correct account — you may have multiple Instacart accounts if you've used different email addresses. If you still can't find it, try the other platform (app instead of website, or vice versa). Contact Instacart support if the button doesn't appear after trying both.

Will my orders still be delivered if I cancel mid-order?

Orders placed before you cancel will still be delivered with free shipping. Orders placed after cancellation will be charged the standard delivery fee. Check your order status before you cancel if you want to make sure your current order qualifies for free delivery.

Do I lose my saved items and addresses when I cancel?

No. Your account stays active after you cancel, so all your saved items, addresses, and payment methods remain. You can still shop on Instacart without a subscription — you just won't get free delivery or other membership perks.