Users' questions

How does Instacart work with Costco?

How does Instacart work with Costco?

How does Costco delivery on Instacart work? It’s simple. Using the Instacart app or website, you can shop for your favorite products from a Costco near you. After you have placed your order, Instacart will connect you with a personal shopper in your area to shop and deliver your order.

Is Instacart free for Costco members?

A services and delivery fee applies. Instacart Express members get free delivery.

How much does Instacart cost at Costco?

For Costco members, service and delivery fees are baked into the food prices they pay. They don’t pay extra unless they opt to tip the driver. Non-members, on the other hand, pay Instacart a $5.99-per-order delivery fee and a per-order service fee of $5 in most places ($7.50 in New York City).

Does Costco charge more for Instacart?

Does Instacart Mark Up Prices at Costco? Yes, is the short answer. As Instacart states, how much more seems to average out around 15%. Some customers have experienced markups as low as 10%, while others complained about the 23% mentioned above.

Does Costco do curbside pickup?

To access Costco Curbside Pickup, members go to Costco.com and click on “Grocery” and select “Same-Day Delivery” and then “Pickup,” after which they choose the club pickup location and begin shopping.

Can you order from BJ’s through Instacart without a membership?

Do you need a BJ’s membership to use Instacart? Yes, for same-day delivery with Instacart, you need an Inner Circle, Business, or Perks BJs Membership.

Are Costco Online prices higher than in store?

As you may already know, not all products sold on Costco.com are available at your local Costco warehouse. Also, products sold online may have different pricing than the same products sold at your local Costco warehouse. That’s due to the shipping and handling fees charged for delivery to your home or business.

Do you tip Instacart?

Tips are optional but a great way to show your shoppers appreciation and recognition for their excellent service. 100% of your tip goes directly to the shopper delivering your order. The default tip is 5% or the percentage you chose for your most recent order, whichever is higher.

How much is Instacart monthly?

Instacart Express costs $9.99 per month, or $99 per year. At the time of writing, the service was offering a 14-day free trial. With Instacart Express, all delivery fees are waived for grocery orders over $35.

How do I get free delivery with Instacart?

When you sign into Instacart and create an account, you’ll be eligible for free delivery on your first order. Simply log in, shop for items from your favorite stores, and check out. Your delivery fee will be waived on your first order.

How much is Instacart delivery?

Cost. Instacart orders have a delivery fee starting at $3.99, as well as an additional service fee starting at 5% of your grocery total. If you order alcohol, Instacart will charge you a separate service fee. Additionally, certain items may be more expensive through Instacart than at the store.

What’s the real cost of Instacart?

Instacart lowered their membership fee in 2019 in order to compete with other delivery services like Shipt and Peapod. However, instead of a $10 minimum order, the delivery with your membership requires a $35 minimum. There are also some locations where Instacart is only available with the Instacart Express membership.

Does Instacart deliver from Costco?

Costco partners with Instacart to run its same-day delivery option. Instacart is an online service that arranges grocery deliveries to certain areas around the country. If you order your groceries from Costco, Instacart is responsible for sending out a shopper to retrieve and deliver your items to you.

How does Instacart pay its shoppers?

In store shoppers collect the items on the list and pay for them at checkout using a PEX credit card provided by Instacart. They then place the items in an area designated for pickup by a delivery driver. Full service shoppers deliver the items themselves after checking out.

How much does Instacart delivery cost?

Instacart costs $7.99 for one-hour delivery or $5.99 for two-hour or more delivery (you can select one-hour time windows), though the price can increase at particularly busy times.