Instacart isn’t just about groceries anymore. Now it comes with a fun twist — TV! That’s right. If you’ve heard about Instacart+ users getting Peacock Premium Plus, you might be wondering: is this upgrade going to cost me more?
TL;DR: Nope, it’s not an extra cost if you’re already an Instacart+ member. Instacart now includes Peacock Premium Plus at no added charge with your membership. You can watch live sports, TV shows, and movies — all without ads. But if you’re not already paying for Instacart+, you’ll need to subscribe to enjoy this bundle.
What is Instacart+?
First things first — let’s explain what Instacart+ is. It’s Instacart’s premium membership plan. You pay a flat monthly or yearly fee and get some sweet benefits like:
- Free delivery on orders over $35
- Lower service fees
- Family sharing — share your benefits with someone else in your home
And now they’ve added something new: a free subscription to Peacock Premium Plus!
Wait — what is Peacock Premium Plus?
Great question. Peacock is NBC’s streaming service. It has shows from NBC, Bravo, and more. Think The Office, Yellowstone, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Premier League games.
There are three tiers of Peacock:
- Free: Limited content, LOTS of ads
- Premium: More shows and movies, but still with ads
- Premium Plus: Everything, almost no ads, and you can download episodes to watch offline
The Premium Plus tier also includes local access to NBC live channels. So, it’s like upgrading to first class on a TV airplane.
So, is Instacart’s Peacock Premium Plus upgrade really free?
Yes — but only if you’re an Instacart+ member. Instacart recently partnered with Peacock to offer this bundle deal. If you subscribe to Instacart+, you’ll get a code to redeem your Peacock Premium Plus subscription.
Here’s the catch:
- If you’re not subscribed to Instacart+, you don’t get it.
- If you already pay for Peacock, you’ll need to cancel your existing plan to use the Instacart offer.
Price-wise, here’s how it looks:
- Instacart+: $9.99/month or $99/year
- Peacock Premium Plus: $11.99/month alone
Do the math: The bundle saves you money, and in some cases, you essentially get grocery delivery AND TV for less than the price of Peacock alone.
How do you claim the offer?
Once you sign up for Instacart+ (or if you’re already a member), here’s what happens:
- Go to your Instacart account settings
- Find the Peacock benefit section
- Click “Redeem Now” to receive a code
- Enter the code on the Peacock website
And that’s it. You’re now watching The Office while your groceries are being delivered.
Any fine print involved?
Oh, you know there always is.
- One Peacock code per membership — you can’t share it like your Netflix password (sorry!)
- Must live in the U.S.
- Existing Peacock subscribers may need to cancel or switch plans to avoid double billing
- You have to keep your Instacart+ membership active to keep enjoying Peacock
So if you cancel Instacart+, say bye-bye to ad-free episodes and offline bingeing.
Why is Instacart doing this?
Let’s be real — everyone loves bundles. Amazon gives us Prime TV. Walmart has Walmart+ with Paramount+. So Instacart adding Peacock is their way to spice things up and compete.
This strategy is clever. Instead of just being a place to get groceries, Instacart is saying, “Why not chill and watch TV while we bring your snacks?”
Is it worth it for me?
Here’s a simple way to decide:
- If you already use Instacart — Yes. It’s free for you!
- If you already pay for Peacock Premium Plus — Yes. Switch to Instacart+ and bundle both
- If you don’t use either — It depends. Are you into online grocery shopping and binge-worthy TV? Then it might be a win-win
It’s kind of like buying ice cream and finding out it comes with sprinkles at no extra charge. Nice surprise, right?
Final thoughts
Instacart’s move to include Peacock Premium Plus is a fun value-add. It makes your membership feel like more than just delivery fees and express lanes. It’s got entertainment, too!
No extra cost, no hidden fees (as long as you’re an Instacart+ member). Just groceries at your door and shows on your screen.
So stock up on snacks, plop on the couch, and stream away while someone else does the shopping.
