Instacart

Instacart, legally Maplebear Inc., is a publicly traded company based in San Francisco. It runs a grocery and retail delivery and pickup service in the United States and Canada, using independent contract shoppers who fulfill orders at partner stores. Instacart trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker CART. It was founded in 2012.

Telephone
Customer service : (888) 246-7822
Mailing address
Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart, 50 Beale Street, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94105-1871
Website
instacart.com

What you need to know about Instacart

The company responds to most customer complaints in a satisfactory manner.

How to resolve a problem with Instacart

Try self-service first

Use our proven resolution methods, or Instacart’s self-service links below.

Contact an executive

Start with the primary contact below, then escalate step by step if needed.

Get free advocacy help

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How fast does Instacart respond?

Phone support
Instacart's customer service phone response time is not specified on the website.
Email supporthelp@instacart.com
Instacart's general customer service email is help@instacart.com. Logged-in users can also submit contact forms through the help center. To reach a human, see the executive customer service contacts below.
Live chat
Instacart offers live chat support through its help center and mobile app, allowing customers to communicate directly with customer service representatives regarding orders, account issues, deliveries, refunds, and other support inquiries. Open a chat by logging in at the help center.
Social media
Instacart is active on social media platforms such as Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, and Pinterest.
Help center/FAQ
Instacart’s help center/FAQ provides quick answers to common questions regarding orders, deliveries, refunds, payments, account management, Instacart+ memberships, shopper issues, and technical support.
Verified contacts

Instacart customer service executives

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Primary
Caiman Howe
Director, Customer Experience
Secondary
Thomas Maguire
Vice President of Operations
Chief Executive
Chris Rogers
Chief Executive

Instacart customer service policies

Instacart’s privacy policy explains how the company collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information when you use its website, app, and services.

Instacart loyalty program

Instacart has a loyalty program called Instacart+, which is a paid membership offering benefits such as reduced or $0 delivery fees on eligible orders, lower service fees, and other member-exclusive perks depending on the retailer and location.

Frequently asked questions about Instacart

Through the help center, via live chat in the app or website after logging in, or by calling (888) 246-7822.
Instacart allows customers to shop online from local grocery and retail stores. A personal shopper picks and delivers the order, or prepares it for pickup.
Instacart accepts major credit and debit cards, EBT SNAP at participating retailers, HSA and FSA cards for eligible items, Instacart gift cards, and digital payment methods including Apple Pay and Google Pay in some regions.

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