How to Cancel Instacart+ Membership

Updated 2026-05-03 · 3 min read

Cancel Instacart+ at instacart.com/store/account or in the Instacart app. No cancellation fee. 14-day free trial auto-converts. Pause option available.

Quick answer

In the Instacart app: Account > Instacart+ > Cancel Membership. On the web: instacart.com/store/account > Instacart+ section > Cancel Membership.

Overview

Instacart+ covers free delivery on grocery orders above a minimum and reduces the service fee. It auto-renews and starts with a 14-day free trial that converts automatically. Canceling is straightforward through the app or website.

TL;DR

  • Cancel in app: Account > Instacart+ > Cancel Membership
  • Cancel on web: instacart.com/store/account > Instacart+ > Cancel Membership
  • 14-day free trial auto-converts
  • Pause option available instead of canceling
  • No cancellation fee
  • Benefits continue through the current billing period

How to cancel Instacart+

Cancel in the Instacart app

Best for: Most Instacart+ subscribers. Fastest method.

Estimated time: ~2 min

  1. Open the Instacart app. Tap the Account icon. Your account menu.
  2. Tap Instacart+. Your Instacart+ status and management options.
  3. Tap Cancel Membership. A confirmation prompt. Instacart may offer a pause option first.
  4. Confirm the cancellation. Membership shows as ending on [date]. A confirmation email is sent.

Tip: Instacart presents a pause option before the final cancel confirmation. If you want to cancel completely, continue past the pause offer.

Cancel at instacart.com

Best for: Users on a desktop or laptop

Estimated time: ~3 min

  1. Go to instacart.com/store/account and sign in. Your account overview.
  2. Find the Instacart+ section. Membership details and billing date.
  3. Click Manage Membership > Cancel Membership. Confirm. Membership shows an end date.

Frequently asked questions

Does Instacart+ auto-renew?

Yes. Instacart+ renews monthly or annually unless you cancel. The 14-day free trial also auto-converts to a paid plan.

Can I pause Instacart+ instead of canceling?

Yes. Instacart offers a pause option in the membership settings that suspends billing without canceling your account.

Is Instacart+ worth it?

The value depends on your order frequency. At $9.99/month, you need to save at least $9.99 in delivery fees. Frequent shoppers (3+ orders/month) generally come out ahead.

Can I get a refund on Instacart+?

Instacart does not offer prorated refunds. If you were charged for a trial conversion without placing any orders, contact Instacart support at instacart.com/help.

Does canceling Instacart+ delete my account?

No. Canceling the membership removes the subscription benefit but your Instacart account, order history, and saved addresses remain.

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