Can I recover my account after deletion?

No, deletion is immediate and permanent. Your account and all order history cannot be recovered once deleted.

Will deleting cancel my Instacart+ membership?

Yes, deleting your account should cancel your membership. However, it's best to cancel the membership separately first to ensure no billing issues.

What happens to my order history?

All your order history will be deleted. If you need records for tax or expense purposes, save them before deletion.

Will I lose my saved shopping lists?

Yes, all saved shopping lists, favorite items, and preferred stores will be permanently deleted.

What happens to unused credits?

Any unused account credits, promotional offers, or referral bonuses will be forfeited. Use them before deletion.

Is my Instacart Shopper account affected?

No, if you're an Instacart shopper (delivery person), that's a separate account from your customer account. They must be managed independently.

Can I create a new account after deletion?

Yes, after deletion you can create a new Instacart account with the same or different email. None of your previous data will be available.

How to Delete Your Instacart Account - Step-by-Step Guide (2025)

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This guide helps you permanently delete your Instacart account. We believe in digital autonomy: your right to leave any platform should be as easy as joining it. Follow these verified steps to ensure complete account deletion.

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Quick Information

Time Required

7 minutes

Difficulty

easy

Steps

5 steps

Official Resources

Official Instacart Help - Account Settings

Official deletion guide from Instacart

Additional Resources

[1]

Instacart Privacy Policy

Official privacy policy explaining data handling

[2]

Instacart Terms of Service

Legal terms regarding account management

[3]

Instacart+ Membership

Information about Instacart+ cancellation

Step-by-Step Guide

Cancel Instacart+ membership

If you have Instacart+, cancel it before deleting. In the app or website, go to Account > Instacart+ membership > Cancel membership.

Tips

•Cancel before next billing date
•Benefits continue until period ends
•Save cancellation confirmation

Log into Instacart

Open the Instacart app or visit instacart.com in a browser. Sign in with your credentials.

Tips

•Use either app or website
•Have your password ready
•Complete any pending orders first

Access account settings

Tap your profile icon, then tap 'Your account settings' or 'Settings'. On website, click your account icon in top right and select 'Account settings'.

Tips

•Settings contain all account management
•Look for gear icon if needed

Delete your account

Scroll down in Account settings to find 'Delete account'. Tap it, read the warning about what will be deleted, and confirm your decision.

Tips

•Review your order history first if needed
•Use any remaining account credits
•Note your favorite stores if you want to remember them

Warnings

•All order history and saved payment methods will be deleted

Confirm deletion

Instacart will ask you to confirm. Tap or click 'Delete account' to finalize. Your account will be immediately deleted and you'll be logged out.

Tips

•Deletion is immediate
•Check email for confirmation
•Save confirmation for records

Important Warnings

Permanent data loss

All your order history, saved addresses, payment methods, shopping lists, and favorite stores will be permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.

Immediate deletion

Account deletion is immediate with no grace period. Once confirmed, your account and data are instantly removed.

Membership must be cancelled separately

Instacart+ membership should be cancelled before deletion to prevent billing issues, though deletion typically ends the subscription.

Credits and promotions lost

All account credits, promotional offers, and referral bonuses will be forfeited upon deletion.

Order history for tax purposes

Download any orders you need for tax or expense tracking before deletion, as you won't be able to access them afterward.

Shopper accounts separate

If you're an Instacart shopper (not customer), that's a separate account with different deletion process.

Alternatives to Consider

Cancel membership, keep account

easy

Cancel Instacart+ but maintain your account for pay-per-delivery orders.

Pros

•Preserves order history
•Can resume membership later
•Keeps saved addresses and lists

Cons

•Data remains on servers
•Account still active
•Higher per-order fees without membership

3 min

Remove payment methods only

easy

Delete saved payment methods and addresses but keep account for occasional use.

Pros

•Reduces stored sensitive data
•Can still use when needed
•Quick to implement

Cons

•Order history remains
•Limited privacy improvement
•Account still exists

5 min

Switch to alternative services

easy

Delete Instacart and use alternative grocery delivery services with different pricing or selection.

Pros

•Can find better options
•May have better store selection
•Different pricing structures

Cons

•Lose order history
•Need to set up new account
•Different app interface

15 min

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can delete your account from both the mobile app and the website. The process is similar in both locations.

References & Citations

[1]
Instacart Privacy Policy
Official privacy policy explaining data handling
https://www.instacart.com/privacy
[2]
Instacart Terms of Service
Legal terms regarding account management
https://www.instacart.com/terms
[3]
Instacart+ Membership
Information about Instacart+ cancellation
https://www.instacart.com/help/section/360007902751

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Critical Warnings

Permanent data loss
All your order history, saved addresses, payment methods, shopping lists, and favorite stores will b...
Immediate deletion
Account deletion is immediate with no grace period. Once confirmed, your account and data are instan...
Membership must be cancelled separately
Instacart+ membership should be cancelled before deletion to prevent billing issues, though deletion...

Last Updated

November 8, 2025

Instacart Account Deletion

How We Verified This Guide

Quick Information

Official Resources

Additional Resources

Step-by-Step Guide

Cancel Instacart+ membership

Log into Instacart

Access account settings

Delete your account

Confirm deletion

Important Warnings

Permanent data loss

Immediate deletion

Membership must be cancelled separately

Credits and promotions lost

Order history for tax purposes

Shopper accounts separate

Alternatives to Consider

Cancel membership, keep account

Remove payment methods only

Switch to alternative services

Frequently Asked Questions

References & Citations

Found incorrect information?

Quick Navigation

Related Guides

Critical Warnings

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