Online delivery service companies have gained a lot of traction over the past several years, especially since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Allowing consumers to safely order and receive what they need without ever leaving their homes, companies like Shipt are revolutionizing the way people shop and manage their time.
Keep reading to find out about the free Shipt trial available through Target.
For several years, Target offered a free 4-week trial to new Shipt customers. Unfortunately, as of October 2021, Target no longer offers a Shipt free trial. This applies to both Target Circle members and non-members.
If you’re unfamiliar with Shipt, the concept is pretty simple. Shipt is a private delivery service company owned by the Target Corporation, offering same-day delivery from a wide variety of retailers.
Shipt memberships start at $8.25 per month if you sign on for an annual membership ($99 total), or $10.99 per month without the annual commitment (monthly memberships cannot be purchased directly through Target). Memberships can be canceled at any time.
Shipt same-day delivery can also be used per order without a membership for a one-time fee of $9.99.
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How Does The Target Shipt Free Trial Work?
As of October 2021, Target no longer offers a Shipt free trial.
However, you can still sign up for Shipt service through Target and use this for same-day delivery on your orders.
When signing up for Shipt at Target, you have two options. You can either sign up for an annual membership for $99, which you will be charged for in full at the time of purchase. Or you can pay a $9.99 delivery fee on eligible orders to use Shipt’s same-day delivery service without purchasing a membership.
If you already received a Shipt free trial through Target prior to October 2021, then you would have had the option of either canceling prior to the end of the 4-week period to prevent incurring membership costs or you could have allowed the trial to end, making you a full paying member of Shipt.
If you would like to cancel your Shipt membership purchased through Target, you can do so by accessing your Target.com account or by contacting guest services at 1-800-591-3869.
Target Shipt Benefits
The Target-owned same-day delivery service Shipt is pretty straightforward when it comes to what it offers customers.
Basically, the one benefit of shopping with Shipt is that you get access to same-day delivery. And in most cases this will even come at no extra charge beyond the cost of your membership.
If your order contains at least $35 worth of eligible items, you can choose Shipt same-day delivery for no added cost. If your order is less than $35, you will be charged an additional $7 fee for same-day delivery, even if you have a membership.
It’s also important to know that not all items qualify for Shipt same-day delivery, but most do.
Items in the following categories typically qualify to be delivered with Shipt:
- Groceries
- Bed and bath
- Baby
- Kitchen and dining
- Toys
- Pets
- School and office supplies
- Beauty
How Much Does Shipt Subscription Cost?
Becoming a Shipt member has its benefits, but it also comes with a cost.
A basic Shipt membership starts at $8.25 per month. When you sign up through Target, you will have to sign up and pay for an annual membership for $99 (which breaks down into $8.25 per month).
If you sign up for a monthly membership directly through Shipt without the annual commitment, you will be charged $10.99 per month. This makes the annual membership a better deal.
Both annual and monthly memberships can be canceled anytime.
How To Get A Shipt Free Trial From Target
Unfortunately, Target no longer offers any sort of free trial for Shipt as of 2022.
Shipt memberships are only available for purchase, and customers can also pay a one-time delivery fee to use Shipt’s same-day delivery service without a membership.
To use Shipt at Target, simply shop on Target.com or through the Target app as you normally would. You can shop specifically within the Same-Day Delivery category to make sure that the items you’re selecting are eligible.
When you select the items you’d like to purchase, make sure you select “Delivery” as the delivery method (be careful not to select “Shipping,” as this is not the same thing).
If you have a Shipt membership set up through your Target account already, you will see a message at the top of the Same-Day Delivery page telling you that all orders over $35 will qualify for free same-day delivery with Shipt.
If you would like to use Shipt without a membership, you can select this option during checkout by selecting “Same-Day Delivery” which will add a $9.99 fee to your order.
Can You Cancel Target Shipt Free Trial?
Shipt trials and memberships can be canceled at any time. To cancel your Shipt subscription purchased through Target, contact Target guest services at 1-800-591-3869.
FAQs
Is it possible to use Target Circle offers with Shipt?
Yes, but these orders will have to be placed either through the Target app or through Target.com. Target Circle offers are not available through the Shipt app or Shipt.com.
How long is the Target Shipt free trial for non-members?
Until October 2021, Target offered a 4-week free trial for Shipt. Unfortunately, there is no longer a free trial of any length available.
Are Target Circle coupons acceptable on Shipt?
No. Target Circle offers cannot be redeemed directly through Shipt. If you would like to use a Target Circle coupon on an order that you would like to have delivered through Shipt, simply place the order through Target.com or the Target app.
How long can you get free delivery when you register for Target Shipt?
Shipt is a paid subscription service, so there is no way to get truly free delivery from Target through Shipt. Non-members pay $9.99 per qualifying order for same-day delivery while members pay $99 per year ($8.25 per month) for free same-day delivery on eligible orders over $35.
Is Shipt in Target only?
No. While the Target Corporation has owned Shipt since 2017, the Shipt delivery service can be used independently as well. Shipt delivers from a wide variety of popular stores including Costco, BevMo!, CVS, Bed Bath & Beyond, Petco, Sephora, and more.
Does Shipt refund membership?
Yes. Shipt offers prorated refunds on canceled memberships. They do not, however, offer refunds on fees for orders that have already been delivered.
Conclusion
Despite the abundance of conflicting information out there, you can rest assured that as of June 2022, Target does not offer a Shipt free trial. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t access this convenient same-day delivery service anytime you want. Target offers same-day delivery to both Shipt members and non-members, either for a one-time fee of $9.99 or a monthly fee of $8.25 (charged as a $99 annual membership). You can also sign up for a Shipt membership directly through Shipt.com or by downloading the Shipt mobile app.
