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Deactivated by Instacart? How you can get your account back

Updated February 16, 2023 By Doug H2 Comments

It’s happened to thousands of Instacart shoppers: You open the app to start shopping for the day only to see a message that your account is deactivated. “Deactivated” is gig economy lingo for a more familiar term: Fired! When you’re deactivated from Instacart, you can’t shop, and you can’t earn. Deactivations can happen suddenly, and […]

Originally Published February 16, 2023
Filed Under: Instacart

Queued batches on Instacart: Are any worth taking? How they work

Updated January 5, 2023 By Doug HLeave a Comment

Normally when you’re out shopping a batch for Instacart, you deliver an order to the customer then wait for new batch offers to come in. There’s nearly always downtime while you hunt for the next batch. But now there’s an app update that lets you accept a new batch while you’re still working on your […]

Originally Published January 5, 2023
Filed Under: Instacart

How Cart Star works on Instacart: Is priority batch access & Diamond Cart worth it?

Updated January 3, 2023 By Doug HLeave a Comment

Instacart shoppers can unlock a number of new perks with the Cart Star rewards program. All you have to do is complete orders to earn points and level up your rewards tier. But rewards like discounts on oil changes and a badge in the customer app aren’t what most shoppers are after. Diamond cart is […]

Originally Published January 3, 2023
Filed Under: Instacart

How to cash out your earnings on Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Instacart, and Amazon Flex

Updated November 29, 2022 By Doug HLeave a Comment

You earned it, and now you want to cash it out—But most gig apps only deposit your earnings once each week! If you need your money sooner than payday, many apps allow you to instantly withdraw your earnings—for a fee. But what are your options if you want quick access to your earnings without paying […]

Originally Published November 29, 2022
Filed Under: Amazon Flex, DoorDash, Instacart, Lyft, Uber, Uber Eats

What data from shoppers says about real Instacart pay! [Earnings statistics]

Updated March 29, 2022 By Doug HLeave a Comment

Shopping for Instacart is one of the most popular delivery gigs. If so many people are doing it, why is it so hard to find out how much shoppers actually make? Your friend may have told you they make $30 an hour on a great day. But then an article online will say that gig […]

Originally Published March 29, 2022
Filed Under: Delivery Gigs, Instacart

2 Stores in One Instacart Batch: How Multiple Store Orders Work for Shoppers

Updated February 18, 2022 By Doug H9 Comments

Instacart added a new feature for shoppers that is rolling out across the country: One batch can now have orders from multiple stores. It’s similar to double batches, but instead of two orders at the same store, you’ll have to shop at two different stores before dropping off the orders. Some shoppers are calling them […]

Originally Published February 18, 2022
Filed Under: Delivery Gigs, Instacart

How Bonuses Work for Instacart Shoppers: Guaranteed Earnings, Batch Bonus, & Referrals

Updated February 9, 2022 By Doug HLeave a Comment

You never know what you’ll get when you open up the Instacart app for a day of shopping. Earnings for shoppers can vary wildly: You might earn $1,000 one week, only to strike out the next week with a string of low-paid batches. One way to boost your earnings—or at least level them out—is to […]

Originally Published February 9, 2022
Filed Under: Delivery Gigs, Instacart

Instacart Shoppers: How to Get High Paying Batches (And Skip Bad Ones)

Updated August 3, 2021 By Doug H4 Comments

Any Instacart shopper knows that there are dramatic highs and lows in Instacart pay. There are the $7 no tippers, and then a lucky day might bring a $75 unicorn. But most orders fall into the ‘average’ range, where it’s hard to pick the good from the bad. Evaluating batches is an art and a […]

Originally Published April 23, 2021
Filed Under: Delivery Gigs, Instacart

Real Examples of Instacart Shopper Pay: From $76 Tips to $5 Duds!

Updated August 28, 2021 By Doug HLeave a Comment

Note: This article contains affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you sign up for any of the services linked on this page Each day working for a gig app like Instacart can bring new highs and new lows. With no guaranteed pay (except in California) and constantly shifting supply and demand, payout for […]

Originally Published March 31, 2021
Filed Under: Delivery Gigs, Instacart

Not Getting Batches on Instacart? Here’s Why (And How to Get More)

Updated November 17, 2022 By Doug H17 Comments

Note: This article contains affiliate links for Instacart If you’re an Instacart shopper, you might recognize this as a familiar start to a bad day: You open the app and find that no batches are available. No batches = no money! Just look on Instacart forums, and you’ll immediately find panicked shoppers posting about a […]

Originally Published February 9, 2021
Filed Under: Delivery Gigs, Instacart

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