How to Cancel Instacart+
Cancel Instacart+ (formerly Instacart Express) in under 2 minutes on the app or website.
How hard
Easy
Typical time
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Best on
Website
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This one's quick. Most people finish in under 3 minutes. No phone calls, no retention loops, no hidden fees.
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Best time to cancel
Refund policy
No refunds. Benefits continue until end of billing period. Annual subscribers may get a prorated refund if unused.
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Step-by-step instructions
Pick your platform — the steps are slightly different on web vs mobile.
- Go to instacart.com and sign in.
- Click your profile icon → "Instacart+" or go to instacart.com/store/instacart_plus.
- Click "Manage your membership".
- Click "Cancel membership".If you have an annual plan with remaining months, Instacart may offer a prorated refund.
- Confirm cancellation.
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After you cancel
- ✓Save the confirmation email
- ✓Check your bank or card statement in 30 days
- ✓Disable auto-pay on the merchant's side if available
Dark Pattern Score
3/10Minor friction
Score reflects intentional friction: hidden flows, required phone calls, guilt-trip dialogs, and refund opacity. Difficulty to find the service is not included.
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Common issues
Can I get a refund on my annual Instacart+ plan?
Yes, if you haven't heavily used the membership. Instacart may offer a prorated refund for the unused portion. Contact support if the option isn't shown during cancellation.
What happens to my pending orders after cancellation?
Active orders are not affected by cancellation. Delivery fee waivers won't apply to new orders placed after cancellation.
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Verified April 2026
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