How to cancel Instacart+ on the app or website
You can cancel Instacart+ (the paid membership that waives delivery fees) directly through the Instacart app or website in about two minutes. The cancellation takes effect immediately, though you keep access to your membership benefits through the end of your current billing cycle.
On the app: open the menu (three horizontal lines), tap "Account," then "Instacart+," then "Manage Subscription," then "Cancel Membership." On the website: go to your account settings, select "Instacart+," click "Manage Subscription," then "Cancel Membership." You will see a confirmation screen asking why you are canceling — this is optional to fill out, but Instacart sometimes offers a discount to stay.
If you do not see a "Cancel Membership" button, your account may be set up differently — for example, if you subscribed through Apple or Google rather than directly through Instacart. In that case, you will need to cancel through that platform instead (see the section below).
Key Takeaways
- Canceling through the Instacart app or website takes effect immediately, and you keep membership benefits through the end of your current billing period.
- If you subscribed through Apple App Store or Google Play, you must cancel through that platform, not through Instacart itself.
- Instacart may offer a discount or reduced rate when you attempt to cancel — you can accept or decline before confirming.
- After cancellation, you can still place orders, but you will pay per-delivery fees instead of having them waived.
Canceling if you subscribed through Apple or Google
If you signed up for Instacart+ through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, you cannot cancel through Instacart itself. You must cancel through the platform where you subscribed.
For Apple: Open the Settings app, tap your name at the top, select "Subscriptions," find Instacart+, and tap "Cancel Subscription." For Google: Open Google Play, tap your profile icon, select "Payments and subscriptions," then "Subscriptions," find Instacart+, and tap "Cancel subscription." In both cases, cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, not immediately.
If you are unsure which method you used to subscribe, check your email for a receipt. Apple sends receipts from "Apple," and Google sends them from "Google Play." Instacart sends receipts from "Instacart, Inc."
What happens after you cancel
Once your current billing cycle ends, your Instacart+ membership stops. You can still use Instacart to place orders, but you will pay a delivery fee for each order (usually $2 to $3.99, depending on your location and order size). You will no longer see the "free delivery" label on may be able to access orders.
Your account, saved addresses, payment methods, and order history remain intact. You can resubscribe to Instacart+ at any time by going back to the Instacart+ page and selecting "Subscribe." If you resubscribe within a short period, Instacart sometimes offers a promotional rate for returning members.
If you cannot find the cancel button
If you are looking for a cancel option and cannot find it, check whether your subscription is actually active. Some accounts have Instacart+ but it is paused rather than canceled — paused subscriptions do not charge you but can be reactivated without signing up again.
To check your subscription status, go to your account settings and look for "Instacart+" or "Membership." If it says "Paused," you can resume it or cancel it from there. If you still cannot locate the option, contact Instacart support through the app (tap the menu, then "Help") or through their website. Support can confirm your subscription type and walk you through cancellation if the button is not appearing.
Avoiding accidental recharges
After you cancel, check your email for a cancellation confirmation from Instacart. This confirms the date your membership ends. Mark that date on your calendar so you know when delivery fees will start applying again.
If you see a charge after your cancellation date, contact Instacart support immediately with your confirmation email and the charge date. Accidental recharges can happen if a subscription was paused instead of canceled, or if a payment method was updated. Support can reverse the charge and confirm your cancellation status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose my saved addresses and payment methods if I cancel?
No. Your account, addresses, payment methods, and order history all stay on file after you cancel Instacart+. If you resubscribe later, everything will be there. Canceling the membership does not delete your account.
Can I pause my subscription instead of canceling it?
Yes. When you go to cancel, Instacart sometimes offers a pause option before asking you to confirm cancellation. A paused subscription does not charge you but keeps your membership active so you can resume it without signing up again. Check the cancellation screen to see if pause is offered.
What if I cancel mid-billing cycle?
Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, not immediately. You keep Instacart+ benefits (free delivery) through that date. You will not be charged again after the cycle ends. If you subscribed through Apple or Google, the same rule applies.
How do I know if my cancellation went through?
You should receive a confirmation email from Instacart within a few minutes. Check your inbox and spam folder. The email will state the date your membership ends. If you do not receive one within an hour, log back into your account and check your subscription status to confirm it shows as canceled.
Can I get a refund if I cancel before my billing cycle ends?
Instacart does not issue refunds for partial months. Your membership continues through the end of your billing cycle at no additional charge. If you were charged twice or charged after your cancellation date, contact support with your confirmation email and they can review the charge.