Instacart is a grocery pick-up and delivery service for customers in the United States and Canada. This post explains how to delete an Instacart account or cancel an Instacart membership easily.
Founded in 2012, Instacart now has more than 14 million customers. It allows you to order groceries from participating stores through the Instacart website or mobile apps and have them delivered within 1 hour.
Their membership plan costs $99/year with unlimited free deliveries, fast delivery, and lower service charges.
Whether you’ve decided to switch to local farmers’ markets or you’re cutting back on high service fees, knowing how to delete your Instacart account is essential.
Let us check how to cancel your Instacart membership first.
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How to Cancel an Instacart Membership
Follow these steps to change your plan or cancel your Instacart subscription.
Step 1: Visit Instacart and sign in to your account.
Tap the three-line icon in the top left corner.
Open your account settings from the slide panel menu.
Step 2: On the newly opened page, you will get options to change your name and email address.
Visit the Instacart+ menu from the left sidebar.
Step 3: Scroll down to the bottom. Locate the ‘Manage your membership’ section.
Click Change plan to switch between annual and monthly billing cycles. Tap the Cancel membership button to cancel your Instacart Premium membership and shopping benefits.
The company will then tell you what you will lose if you cancel your membership. If your mind has changed, click on Keep membership. Or tap the Continue to Cancel button. Again, Instacart will ask you to select a monthly or annual plan to keep enjoying membership benefits.
Click ‘Continue to cancel’ to cancel your membership.
How to Delete an Instacart Account via Web Browser (PC/Mac)
If you prefer using a PC or Mac, the Help Center is the fastest way to handle a bulk deletion request.
Step 1: Visit the Instacart website and sign in to your account. Tap the three-line icon from the top left corner to view the sidebar menu.
Scroll down to the bottom and open the Help Center.
Step 2: The Help center contains articles and step-by-step instructions on various topics relating to your Instacart account. Type ‘Delete’ in the search box to view relevant posts quickly.
Select the link titled ‘Account deletion and deactivation’.
Step 3: Head to the Privacy page here and sign in with your Instacart account. After submitting your request, you will get a confirmation email. Respond to it in 7 days. Or you have to submit the deletion request again.
If you want to stop receiving notifications and promotional emails, but need to keep the account, go for account deactivation. For that, contact Instacart support. Still, you can place orders.
How to Delete an Instacart Account on the App (iOS & Android)
iOS users should follow these steps to delete their Instacart account.
For iPhone (iOS) Users:
- Open the Instacart app and tap the three horizontal lines (hamburger menu) in the top-left corner.
- Select Account Settings
- Tap Account Information.
- Scroll to the bottom and tap Delete Account.
- You will receive a confirmation email from OneTrust (Instacart’s privacy partner). You must click the link in that email to finalize the request.
You must respond within 7 days. Otherwise, your request becomes void, and you should submit a fresh request to proceed with the deletion.
Once you confirm, your account will be deleted within 30 days. During this period, you can place orders as usual.
For Android Users:
- Open the Help Center within the app.
- Search for “Close Account.”
- Follow the prompt to contact Customer Experience via live chat. Tell the representative: “I want to permanently delete my account and personal data.”
- Share your full name, email address, and phone number to confirm your identity.
They will process your request within 30 days, and you will receive a confirmation email upon deletion.
Final thoughts
Whether you are leaving for financial reasons or privacy concerns, deleting your Instacart account is a powerful step in managing your digital life. In 2026, companies are more accountable than ever for your personal information—so don’t be afraid to use the tools they provide to walk away.
Next Step: Are you looking to save even more this year? Check out our guide on “10 Smart Online Income Ideas” to help replace that grocery budget with extra cash!
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