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Instacart

Shop and deliver grocery orders locally. Someone else finally writes the list.

Work location
Choose grocery-shopping and delivery batches
Starting cost
No join fee listed
Where it works
United States and Canada; city capacity and shopper waitlists vary

01 / The work

What you actually do

Instacart full-service shoppers choose available batches, shop customer grocery lists, communicate about replacements, and deliver orders. The platform operates in the United States and Canada, with city capacity and waitlists varying. Applicants need a smartphone, identity and background checks, plus an eligible vehicle, licence and insurance. Applying is free. Shoppers are independent contractors who cover operating expenses. Batch access and demand vary, so acceptance does not guarantee orders.

02 / Public perspective

People’s experience

External reviews

No review score recorded

Independent reviews will appear here when sourced and reviewed.

There is not enough reviewed independent evidence for an overall experience summary.

03 / The practical detailsRequirements, fees & payout
Type of work
Grocery Shopper
Application or approval
Yes
Existing audience needed
No
Vehicle needed
Yes
Known payout
Direct deposit
  • Current age minimum
  • Application or approval
  • Background check
  • Smartphone
  • Eligible car
  • Driver's licence
  • Insurance
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04 / The evidence desk

Company evidence

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Company file

About Instacart

A sourced company overview has not been recorded yet.

Founded: Not confirmed

Official sources & last checked

Limited availability · Last checked: Needs checking

Your next move

Before you apply to Instacart

  1. Confirm that shopper applications are open in your area.
  2. Prepare identity, work-eligibility and payout information.
  3. Check the current vehicle and smartphone requirements for the role.
  4. Be ready for any required background-check steps.
  5. Review how batches, shopping and customer delivery work before starting.

Open official application ↗

Takes you to Instacart’s official website.

The evidence, assessed

Limito score

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