How to activate an Instacart Gift Card key?

2 min. readlast update: 03.28.2025

Activating an Instacart Gift Card key is really simple, just follow these steps:

Redeem in the app: 
  1. Sign up for Instacart or log into your existing account.
  2. Enter the main menu.
  3. Tap Credits, promos & gift cards.
  4. Enter the code. 
Redeem on the website: 
  1. Sign up for Instacart or log into your existing account.
  2. Click Account or your name.
  3. Click Add promo or gift card.
  4. Enter the code.

Notes:

  • Card is usable, up to balance, toward eligible online orders placed on instacart.com, on “Powered by Instacart” sites, or in the Instacart app in the United States.
  • Card is not reloadable. Not redeemable for cash unless required by law.
  • Will not be replaced or replenished if lost, stolen or used without permission.
  • The value of your card may only be credited to one Instacart account and will be fully redeemed upon use.

For balance inquiries/customer service, call 888-246-7822. Other terms apply see: www.instacart.com/help/article/gift-card-terms.

Card does not charge a separate fee and does not expire.

The key is not working

If you have activated the key according to the guide but the code appears not to work, please check what type of error message you receive and depending on it follow the appropriate instructions:

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