Conquering Costco with EBT: A Broke Millennial's Guide to Grocery Nirvana (with Instacart as your Shopping Cart Chariot)
Let's face it, hitting up Costco is a dream. Bulk bargains, free samples the size of your head (okay, maybe a slight exaggeration), and enough toilet paper to last you through the zombie apocalypse. But what if you're rocking an EBT card and that Costco membership feels like a distant fantasy? Fear not, fellow frugal friend, because Instacart is here to be your knight in shining armor (or should we say, knight in delivery van?).
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| How To Use Ebt On Instacart For Costco |
Here's the lowdown on how to snag those Costco goodies using your EBT card on Instacart:
Become a Master of Your Instacart Domain: First things first, you gotta download the Instacart app (or head to their website) and create an account. This is where the magic happens!
Add Your EBT Card to the Party: Dive into your Instacart account settings and find the glorious land of "Payment Methods." Here's where you'll link your EBT card. Important Note: You'll also need to add a separate credit or debit card to cover delivery fees, taxes, and any non-EBT eligible items (looking at you, giant teddy bear).
Shop Like a Boss (But Only for EBT-Approved Items): Now for the fun part! Browse the digital aisles of your local Costco and toss all the EBT-eligible goodies into your virtual shopping cart. Keep an eye out for the EBT label to make sure your food choices are government-approved.
Checkout Champion: Once you've virtually raided Costco, head to checkout. Here's where things get fancy. You can choose how much you want to pay with your EBT card and the rest will hit your backup credit/debit card. Pro Tip: Double-check the breakdown before finalizing your order to avoid any surprises.
Congratulations! You've successfully used your EBT card to snag Costco loot via Instacart! Now, picture yourself rolling up to your doorstep like a baller with a mountain of discounted goodness.
But wait, there's more!
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Need a little extra info? Check out these FAQs:
How to add my EBT card to Instacart?
Head to your account settings and look for the "Payment Methods" section. There you'll find the option to add your EBT card.
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How do I know which items are EBT-eligible?
Look for the EBT label next to the item while browsing the Costco selection on Instacart.
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Do I need a Costco membership to use EBT on Instacart?
Nope! You can shop at Costco on Instacart without a membership, but you will miss out on any membership discounts.
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What happens if my order has non-EBT items?
The non-EBT items and any additional fees will be charged to your credit/debit card on file.
How much does Instacart delivery cost?
Delivery fees vary depending on your order size and chosen delivery window. Check the Instacart app for current rates.
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