Instacart promo codes that work todayOctober 27, 2026 · tested this morning
Groceries are where a code is worth the most, because the orders are bigger. A $15 code on a $50 Instacart order is 30% off. But "free delivery" on Instacart doesn't mean free, and I'll show you the fee line that still shows up. The code and the signup deal first, checked this morning with a real cart.
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Best deal today · new customers
$0 delivery fees on your first 3 orders plus $15 off with WELCOME15
The delivery-fee deal is attached to signup, no code to type: make an account, and the first three orders of $10 or more show a $0 delivery fee. WELCOME15 is separate. I entered it under Account, then Promos and credits, and it took $15 off at checkout this morning.
Fine print: Signup deal: new accounts, $10 minimum per order, three orders, delivery only. The service fee and the in-store price difference stay; see the fee breakdown below. WELCOME15: applied this morning; if Instacart tells you it's for new customers only, that's the reason it didn't take on yours.
Every Instacart code I tested this morning
Links to the apps may earn me a small commission at no cost to you. It never changes which codes make this list.
| Code | What you get | Who it works for | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELCOME15 | $15 off an order | Applied on an Instacart account this morning | Worked 10:55am, applied at checkout |
One code and one signup deal this morning. Instacart codes tend to run a full month rather than a few days, so this list changes slower than the food apps. Something fail for you? Tell me which code and I'll retest it today. Readers catch dead codes faster than I do.
Instacart promo codes for existing customers
Instacart is the one app that actually does publish codes existing customers can use, usually for a specific store ("$10 off $50 at Costco") rather than everything. When I confirm one it goes in the table above. Beyond codes:
- Coupons inside the app. Tap a product, look for the green "Coupon" tag. These are manufacturer coupons and they clip onto your order like at the store.
- The Instacart+ free trial. $0 delivery on orders over the minimum, and a lower service fee. Details below.
- Store-specific deals. Costco, Aldi and Kroger orders through Instacart often show their own "$X off $Y" in the Offers section.
- Pickup. Some stores offer it at $0 delivery fee and a lower service fee. Worth a tap if the store's on your way.
The full write-up: Instacart promo codes for existing customers.
How to make an Instacart promo code apply
- Open the app, tap Account, then Promos and credits, then Add promo code. Enter it here, before you check out. The checkout box works too but fails more often.
- Build the cart to the minimum in groceries, before fees and tip.
- At checkout, look for the green promo line above the total. If it's missing, check the store: many Instacart codes are store-specific.
Instacart+: the free trial and who gets it free
Instacart+ is $9.99 a month or $99 a year as of this writing: $0 delivery on orders over the minimum, a reduced service fee, and credit back on pickup. If you order groceries twice a month, it's close to paying for itself. Ways in without paying:
- A free trial for anyone who hasn't had one.
- Chase Sapphire Preferred and Reserve have included Instacart+ plus a monthly Instacart credit when activated from the card's benefits page. Check your card's current benefits; these change.
- Some Mastercard World and World Elite cards include free months and a monthly discount. Same advice: check the benefits page before paying.
The fees a promo code doesn't remove
This is the thing I wish someone had told me. A "free delivery" deal removes the delivery fee line and nothing else. The service fee (a percentage of the order) stays. The in-app prices, which at most stores run above the shelf price, stay. The shopper tip is yours to set. So a $0-delivery order is cheaper, but it is not the in-store price with free delivery.
Still a good deal, especially with a dollar-off code stacked on it. But if you order groceries every week, Instacart+ lowers the service fee as well as the delivery fee, which is why it's often worth more than a code for regulars.
Why your Instacart code says "not valid"
- Wrong store. The number one reason on Instacart. A Costco code fails at Safeway.
- You're not new and the code is new-customer only. Address, phone and card are matched. Roommates at the same address count.
- Under the minimum in groceries, before fees.
- Pickup vs delivery. Most codes are delivery only.
- Expired. Instacart codes often end on the 15th or the last day of the month.
Codes that stopped working (and when)
Nothing died this week. When a code does, it goes here with the date, so you can see it was real and know not to bother.
Questions I get asked a lot
Is there an Instacart promo code for existing customers right now?
WELCOME15 applied this morning; whether it takes on your account depends on whether Instacart treats it as new-customer only. Store-specific codes for existing accounts show up often and go in the table when I confirm one.
Does "free delivery" mean the order is free of fees?
No. The service fee stays, and so does the in-app price difference. The fee section on this page explains what's left.
Can I stack a code with Instacart+?
Yes. The code takes money off groceries, Instacart+ handles delivery and lowers the service fee.
How often is this page updated?
Every morning before 9am Eastern, and during the day when a reader reports a dead code.