3 Food Delivery Services You Can Get for Free

Find out how to score free delivery through your favorite food delivery apps.

Delivery apps make it easy to get food delivered to your doorstep. But unless you invest in a food delivery membership that offers perks like free delivery, delivery costs can add up and negatively impact your budget. However, you may qualify for free delivery another way.

Food delivery app usage has grown significantly in the last few years -- especially since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Not having to spend time cooking a meal for your family or having to hop in your car to pick up your takeout order is a convenience that can save you time and minimize stress.

Some people sign up for delivery app memberships with perks like order discounts and free delivery. While this can make delivery more affordable for those who frequently order takeout, these memberships cost money and they can stretch your budget.

But you may be able to score one of these memberships for free. Here are a few ways to try.

Grubhub+

Grubhub+ is a paid membership service offered through the food delivery app Grubhub. Members can take advantage of $0 delivery fees on orders of $12+ from participating restaurants. This service costs $9.99 monthly, but you may be able to get it for free.

Here are two ways to score a free Grubhub+ membership:

• Amazon Prime members can get one free year of Grubhub+
• Eligible Bank of America credit card and debit cardholders can get one year of Grubhub+ (as of 9/6/22)

By getting a free Grubhub+ membership for a year, you could save about $120.

DashPass

DoorDash offers its DashPass membership for $9.99 a month. Members get $0 deliveries on eligible orders and discounted service fees. You may be eligible to get this free delivery service at no extra cost if you have the right credit card in your wallet.

Here's how to get a free DashPass membership:

• Eligible Chase credit cardholders can get three months to one year of DashPass, depending on the card that they have. (as of 9/6/22)

You can verify your eligibility by looking at the promotional details to see how long you can get this freebie. All eligible Chase credit card users must activate their free DashPass perks by December 31, 2024.

By getting three months of DashPass for free you can save about $30.

By getting twelve months of DashPass for free, you can save about $120.

Uber One

Uber Eats also has a paid membership program called Uber One, which costs $9.99 per month. Members can enjoy $0 delivery on participating orders and other perks like discounts on Uber rides and Uber Eats pickup orders. But some customers can get this service for free.

Here is how to get a free Uber One membership:

• Disney+ subscribers can score a free Uber One membership for up to six months.

This freebie is only available to new Uber One members. The offer must be activated by Sept. 19, 2022, so act fast.

By getting six months of Uber One for free, you can save about $60.

Before you rush to pay a monthly fee for a delivery app membership program, check to see if you qualify for a free membership.

You could keep more money in your pocket while taking advantage of the same perks paid delivery app members receive.

For additional ways to save money, check out our personal finance resources.