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Instacart referral link and signup guide

Use the Instacart invitation before creating an eligible customer account. The current offer may depend on location, order subtotal, participating stores, and an expiration date.

Reviewed November 2, 2026

Open the Instacart invitation

Open the invitation first and confirm the promotion applied to your new Instacart account before placing an order.

Open Instacart referral →

How the Instacart referral signup works

  1. Open the referral link on the device you will use to order.
  2. Create a new eligible Instacart customer account.
  3. Confirm the referral promotion appears in your account or at checkout.
  4. Build an eligible order that meets the displayed subtotal and store requirements.
  5. Review fees, taxes, tips, exclusions, and the final total before placing the order.
Referral promotions change. The offer displayed by Instacart during signup controls eligibility, deadlines, required activity, reward value, and payment timing.

Eligibility and reward details

Referral credits and discounts can vary by market. Alcohol, prescriptions, gift cards, taxes, fees, tips, and some retailers may be excluded from minimums or discounts.

What to check before you join

  • Verify that Instacart serves your address.
  • Check the offer's expiration date and minimum subtotal.
  • Confirm the promotion appears before submitting the order.
  • Compare the final total, including fees and tip.

If the referral does not track

Keep the original invitation, screenshots of the offer, confirmation messages, and any qualifying transaction details. Contact Instacart support through its official app or website and provide the requested account information. Never post private account details publicly.

Referral disclosure: We may receive a benefit if you use this link. Instacart controls eligibility, promotion terms, reward value, tracking, and timing.