How to Cancel Instacart+ Membership

Cancel Instacart+ membership from Your Instacart+ membership in the app or website, then choose Cancel membership, Continue to cancel, and Confirm cancellation.

Deleting the Instacart app does not cancel Instacart+. This guide explains the verified steps, trial timing, annual refund conditions, and what happens to benefits after cancellation.

What Is Instacart+ Membership and How Billing Works

Instacart+ is Instacart’s paid membership program. It can be billed monthly or annually and may include delivery-fee benefits and other membership perks on eligible orders.

Instacart says members can manage auto-renewal, payment method, plan type, and renewal reminders from the website or app.

A free trial can convert into a paid membership if it is not canceled before the trial ends. Instacart says charges may be applied up to six hours before renewal into a paid plan.

Deleting the app or deleting the Instacart account is different from canceling the paid membership. Instacart recommends canceling Instacart+ before deleting the account.

How to Cancel Instacart+ in the App or Website

1. Open Instacart and sign in.
2. Open the menu or Account icon.
3. Select Your Instacart+ membership.
4. Under Manage your membership, select Cancel membership.
5. Select Continue to cancel.
6. Select Confirm cancellation.
7. Save the confirmation message and email.

Instacart says an email is sent after cancellation. Check the spam folder if you do not see it.

Canceling a Free Trial

Trial members can see the trial details in the Instacart+ membership page. Cancel before the trial converts if you do not want the paid plan.

Instacart notes that a membership charge may be applied up to six hours before renewal into the paid plan. Cancel earlier rather than waiting until the final minutes.

If the trial already converted and you were charged, check whether the annual refund rule or another Instacart+ term applies.

Annual Membership Refund Rule

Instacart says annual members may qualify for a membership-fee refund if they cancel within the first five calendar days of a paid term or annual renewal, but only if they have not used Instacart+ benefits during that period.

If you cancel at another time, Instacart says you generally will not receive a membership-fee refund, but benefits continue through the end of the billing period.

Because eligibility depends on timing and usage, review your order history before expecting a refund.

What Happens After You Cancel

After cancellation, the Instacart+ page shows when membership expires. Benefits generally continue through the current paid billing period when no immediate refund is issued.

You can return to the membership page and renew later if you change your mind.

Keep the confirmation email until the old renewal date passes.

Account Deletion Is a Separate Step

Instacart says account deletion is permanent and should be handled separately. Before requesting account deletion, complete active orders and cancel the Instacart+ membership.

If you only want to stop membership billing, there is no need to delete the free Instacart account.

Tips for a Smooth Instacart+ Cancellation

• Cancel a trial before the conversion window.
• Check whether the plan is monthly or annual.
• Save the email confirmation.
• Review annual refund eligibility before placing another order.
• Note the membership expiration date.

If you also use food-delivery memberships, see our DashPass cancellation guide and Uber One cancellation guide.

Common Problems and Solutions

You cannot find the cancel option: Confirm that you opened Your Instacart+ membership under the account that is being billed.

You were charged before the trial ended: Instacart says charges can be applied up to six hours before renewal. Check the exact conversion timing.

You canceled an annual plan and want a refund: Check whether you are within five calendar days and whether you used any Instacart+ order benefits.

You deleted the account first: Contact Instacart support and ask them to locate the membership billing record.

Monthly vs Annual Instacart+

Monthly members renew more frequently, while annual members pay for a longer term in advance. The account page shows the plan type and expiration date, so check those details before canceling.

The annual refund rule is more limited than a general cancellation right. If you are outside the first five calendar days or have already used Instacart+ benefits on an order, do not assume the annual fee will be refunded.

Membership Reminders

Instacart allows members to set a reminder before renewal. This can be useful if you are undecided and do not want to cancel immediately.

A reminder does not stop auto-renewal by itself. If you decide not to continue, complete the cancellation before the renewal window.

If You Use PayPal or Klarna

Instacart supports additional payment methods for membership billing. The membership is still managed in Instacart, but the transaction can appear under the payment service you selected.

When reviewing an unexpected charge, compare the Instacart+ renewal date with the PayPal, Klarna, card, or bank transaction before contacting support.

How to Verify the Cancellation

Instacart says canceled members see a confirmation message and receive an email. The membership page also shows when access expires.

Keep the email until the old renewal date passes. If no email arrives, check spam and then confirm the status in the account.

Canceling After a Recent Renewal

If the membership just renewed, review the renewal date, the plan type, and whether you placed an order using Instacart+ benefits. Those details determine whether the special annual refund rule can apply.

For monthly plans or annual plans outside the stated refund window, cancellation generally stops future renewal rather than refunding the current paid period.

More Than One Instacart Account

If billing continues but the current account shows no active Instacart+, search your email for membership receipts tied to another address or phone number.

Canceling one account does not stop a separate membership under another login. Ask Instacart support to help locate the account behind the transaction if needed.

Final Status Check

After cancellation, verify that the account shows the expiration date and no future renewal. Keep the confirmation email and a screenshot until the old renewal date passes.

Before the Renewal Date Arrives

Use the Instacart+ page to note the exact expiration or renewal date after cancellation. If the account still shows a future renewal, contact support before that date and ask them to verify the request.

Keep the confirmation email and membership-page screenshot together until the old renewal date passes without another fee.

When Canceling Instacart+ Makes Sense

Instacart+ is most useful for people who place eligible delivery orders regularly. If you order only occasionally, compare the membership cost with the delivery and service savings you actually receive before the next renewal.

If you are unsure about canceling, a renewal reminder can give you time to decide. Remember that a reminder does not stop billing, so return to the membership page and complete cancellation if you do not want the next term.

Review Orders Before Requesting a Refund

For annual memberships, the special five-day refund condition depends on whether Instacart+ benefits were used. Review recent orders before asking for a refund so you know whether any delivery or membership benefit was applied after the annual charge.

If you are outside the refund window, cancellation can still stop the next renewal. Keep the cancellation email and expiration date until the paid term finishes.

FAQs About Instacart+ Membership

Q. How do I cancel Instacart+?

A. Open Your Instacart+ membership, select Cancel membership, Continue to cancel, then Confirm cancellation.

Q. Does deleting the Instacart app cancel membership?

A. No. Cancel the membership from the account first.

Q. Can I get a refund on an annual plan?

A. Instacart says annual members may qualify within the first five calendar days if they have not used Instacart+ order benefits.

Q. Do benefits continue after cancellation?

A. In most non-refund situations, benefits continue through the end of the paid billing period.

Conclusion

The reliable way to cancel Instacart+ membership is through the membership-management page in the app or website. Continue until you see confirmation and receive the email.

Check the expiration date and refund eligibility, then keep the confirmation until the old renewal date passes.

Disclaimer: This article provides general educational information based on publicly available details at the time of writing. It is not financial or legal advice, and cancellation, billing, and refund policies may vary. For account-specific help, contact the service or your payment provider directly.