Complete Guide To Using Instacart At Aldi (+ Tips & Tricks!)

Aldi, an American grocery chain founded in Germany, has partnered since 2017 with Instacart. It can seem daunting to begin shopping with Instacart online if it’s your first time.

You will find all the details you need about Instacart Aldi.

Here’s a quick overview of Instacart at Aldi

Aldi customers can choose Instacart delivery, which comes with fees of anywhere from $4 to $10, or pick-up, which varies between $2 and $5. Aldi offers Instacart Express for $9.99/month and free delivery for all orders above $25. Instacart’s prices for Aldi groceries may be higher in certain cases.

Keep reading for more information about Instacar ordering on Aldi.

Instacart: How do you place an Aldi order?

Instacart account is required first. Sign up at www.Instacart.com or download it from your app store. Follow these instructions to establish an account.

A debit/credit card and your electronic benefit transfer card (EBT), are required to be added to your account.

Instacart can show you the locations from which you can shop once you’ve provided your address. You can choose the one you prefer, and Instacart will show you which stores you can shop from.

After that, you can begin making your list. The app and website are both organized by store sections, so your baked goods have been grouped together, your produce, your frozen items, etc.

Once you have placed your first order you’ll receive “Buy It Again”, a list of items that you can reorder. Every order you make adds to this list.

Buy It Again allows you to find the item you are looking for if it has been purchased a couple of weeks before and can’t recall its name. There is also a header at the top that lets you sort by department.

You should also pay attention to how many items are being sold. You can buy bananas by their quantity or weight in pounds. The option to modify the size and quantity of the item is available by clicking the link.

Perhaps you think you are ordering 10 bananas. However, the truth is that 10 pounds of food will be in your hands if you don’t pay attention.

Once your list is complete, you can head to the check-out. A delivery order must be placed at least $35. Pick-up orders require a pickup order to qualify for a discount of $10.

The small, green-and-white card icon is located at the upper right hand corner of your app. You can click it to view your card or “Go to checkout.”

In checkout, confirm delivery/pick-up. Choose from time slots available. Verify your contact details and verify your method of payment. Then go over your cart again before placing an order.

(This is also where you can enter delivery notes, like where they should leave the bags or whether or not you want them to knock.)

Scrolling down below the total you will find “Add promo codes or gift cards” which is a great option, especially for first-time shoppers. Most promotions are for free delivery.

A confirmation message will appear on your app, website and email after your order is submitted.

Then you wait for your Aldi shopper to start. When someone starts, you will receive another notification. This is your signal to watch your cart. Aldi shoppers will be extremely friendly.

Due to the fluctuating nature of Aldi’s stocking, it’s best to have your phone or web browser open during shopping. This will allow you to quickly answer any questions or if there are problems with an item.

You can be sure that if your shopping cart doesn’t contain everything you need, the shop assistant can help you get close enough or give you a full refund.

Also of note, if your pick-up or delivery is set between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., but your shopper starts at 1 p.m., don’t worry about your items!

Aldi’s inventory is stored in the correct cooler/freezer up until items are delivered or removed to your vehicle.

This app keeps you informed about all steps of your delivery and pick-up so there are no surprises. If you opted for delivery, oftentimes your driver will send you a photo of your items where he or she left them.

Do Groceries Cost More On Aldi Instacart?

Aldi will even pay an extra for grocery orders when they use Instacart. They state that “in some cases, the prices of Instacart items may be more expensive to pay for personal delivery.”

Instacart’s website states that although many stores offer daily store prices through Instacart. However, there are some retailers who may place prices on Instacart that are not the same as in-store.

Aldi will still do its best to lower the price of groceries in Instacart over in-store Aldi.

How do you pay for Aldi Instacart Orders

When you sign up for Instacart you are prompted to add a debit or credit card, or you can also use Apple or Google Pay. Aldi added EBT payment to Instacart recently.

It’s worth noting that while customers can pay for their SNAP-eligible groceries with EBT, delivery/pick-up fees and other service charges must be paid for separately with a debit or credit card.

You can find more information about Aldi Instacart or EBT payments in the guide.

There are no options to pay by cash, Venmo (PayPal), or the WIC Program.

Aldi Offers Bags with Instacart Orders

Aldi will give bags to you with Instacart order. However, like stores, they charge extra for these bags.

You can see this reflected on your finalized receipt, where it says “Checkout Bag Tax or Fee.”

Although it’s an extra fee, expect to pay less than $1 and as little as a dime to quarter depending on how many bags are required.

Do You Have To Be Home For Your Aldi Instacart Delivery?

You do not have to be home for your Aldi Instacart delivery, but Aldi has no way of keeping your refrigerated/freezer items cold until you get home.

Either order non-perishables if you can’t be home for hours or plan to be there when the driver drops off your order.

How Do You Pick Up Your Aldi Instacart Order?

Aldi, Instacart and other companies have made it easier to pick up your bags. Your app can be opened right before leaving and you can “On My Way” to let your employees know you arrived.

Once you reach the area, park your vehicle in its designated pickup spot. This area will be marked with brightly colored, number-coded parking spaces.

After you have parked your car, click the “I am Here” button.

So that customers know where to send their order, they can also input make, model, as well as color information.

This app will guide you through every step, from collecting your bag to bringing it out.

Roll down your window so they can ask where you’d like the bags. Once they tell you you’re all set, that’s it! Instacart should send you a thank-you message on your mobile phone.

Do You Have to Tip Aldi Instacart Drivers and Shoppers?

When it comes to curbside pick-up, tipping the person who brings your bags is not expected. There is no reason to not tip them after you have packed your bags.

Delivery orders are another matter entirely. Tipping is absolutely expected, as 100 percent of the tip goes to the deliverer and it makes up the bulk of their pay.

The app allows you to tip in either cash or the app. To tip in the app, you can set a maximum of 5 percent on your order. But 15-20% for great service is ideal (in any industry).

Is there a problem with your Aldi Instacart Order

I can personally attest that Instacart has a robust system in place for rectifying issues in a speedy manner.

Instacart offers an app that allows users to send issues directly.

You will receive a prompt asking for you to rate your latest transaction. There you will be able to choose “Get assistance” to guide you through the process.

A problem with an Aldi past order can be reported if this happens more than one week later. To submit a problem, simply visit the Instacart App’s main webpage and tap the three horizontal dots in the upper-left corner.

Click on “Your orders” to display your last transaction. Each one will have a “Get help” button you can choose. The app will navigate you through the process.

Instacart can usually refund you quickly if you aren’t satisfied with an order. Instacart allows you to keep any item that you haven’t ordered. Stores cannot take it back, so you don’t need to do anything other than let Instacart.

You can return any item that you haven’t received within a reasonable time frame at an Aldi shop.

Take your digital receipt along with you to the register. The cashier will assist. You can read more about Aldi’s return policy by clicking here.

Why Isn’t That Aldi Item On Instacart?

Aldi may not be able to sell some products via Instacart.

An entire patio set, for example, might not fit inside the shopper’s car, so they can’t put it up on the app (there’s no way to make an item available for purchase only as a pick-up).

Does Aldi Instacart Accept Coupons?

Aldi’s Instacart store does not accept manufacturer coupons. Instacart, however, may offer specials on products week to week.

They can be found in the app while you shop or by checking your email. Instacart will send notifications about deals to that address.

Instacart also offers app-wide discounts, such as $20 off orders of $100 and more. Instacart launched this promotion in 2020 to celebrate the holidays.

Although these deals are rare, they can be a bargain, particularly at Aldi’s, which is so affordable.

Conclusion

Aldi’s Instacart store is an easy extension of its low-priced, simple business model. If this popularity is anything to go by, it should mean that Aldi will continue offering online ordering plus pick-up and delivery.

How Do I Use Aldi Instacart?

Instacart.com/Aldi is where shoppers can download the Instacart App or go directly to Instacart.com/Aldi and load groceries into the virtual shopping basket. Next, shoppers select a delivery period, which can vary from one hour up to seven days later. Instacart personal buyers then pack, package and deliver orders. Sep 18, 2018

Does Aldi Provide Bags For Instacart Shoppers?

Aldi offers bags for Instacart Orders. Aldi does give you bags with your Instacart orders; however, just like in stores, they do charge for them.

Aldi’s Instacart prices are higher

A. ALDI offers the best grocery prices every day. However, prices on Instacart may vary slightly from in-store prices in your area. Instacart might have higher prices in order to pay for the delivery cost.

How Much Do Aldi Instacart Shoppers Make?

Payouts for full-service shoppers depend on how many orders they receive. Instacart gives an estimation of the potential earnings and assures that shoppers will make at least $5 per delivery batch, and $7-10 for full-service orders (shop and deliver).

.Complete Guide To Using Instacart At Aldi (+ Tips & Tricks!)