Delivery charges on Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart and other apps

Updated October 2026

Delivery charges on Blinkit and Instamart are ₹30 when your cart is under ₹199, plus 18% GST. The free delivery minimum runs from ₹99 to ₹299, depending on the app and the time of day.

On top of delivery, Blinkit adds a ₹4 handling fee and Instamart ₹9.8, and both add a small-cart fee under ₹99. Zepto has no handling or surge fee.

Apps change fees often and can show different fees to different users. Your checkout screen has the final amount.

Delivery charges and other fees on each app

Each card shows only the fees an app has made public. Rain and late-night fees appear at checkout. Paid memberships cut some of these fees.

Blinkit

Delivery fee below ₹199: ₹30
Free delivery above: ₹199
Lower delivery fees in parts of Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai: Reduced; new amounts not published
Handling fee: ₹4
Small-cart fee on carts under ₹99: ₹20
GST on fees: 18%, already charged by Blinkit

Zepto

Free delivery above (normal hours): ₹199
Free delivery above (peak hours): Up to ₹299
Handling and surge fees: Removed on 3 Nov 2025; since Aug 2026 the free-delivery minimum rises to ₹299 at peak hours instead
Zepto Club membership (invite only): ₹99 a month (introductory price)
Free delivery above (Zepto Club members): ₹99

Swiggy Instamart

Delivery fee below ₹199: ₹30
Delivery fee on carts of ₹199 to ₹299: ₹16
All fees waived above: ₹299
Free Instamart delivery for Swiggy One members: Above ₹199 (plans from ₹149 a month)
Handling fee: Charged on carts below ₹299, plus GST
Handling fee on carts below ₹299: ₹9.80
Small-cart fee on carts under ₹99: ₹15

BigBasket BB Now

BB Now delivery fee: Varies by cart value, time of day and weather
BB Now delivery and handling fees: Shown in the app at checkout
Scheduled orders, most cities: Free above ₹1,000; ₹10 from ₹600 to ₹1,000; ₹50 below ₹600
Scheduled orders, bbstar members: Free above ₹600 (plan costs ₹599 for six months); may not apply to BB Now

Flipkart Minutes

Free delivery above: ₹99
Platform fee: Zero

Amazon Now

Free delivery above (Prime members): ₹99
Fees for non-Prime customers: Shown in the app at checkout
Amazon’s ₹5 marketplace fee: Not applied to Amazon Now orders

JioMart

Delivery fee: Free on all categories
Handling and small-order fees: Shown in the app at checkout

Which app is cheapest for a ₹150, ₹250 or ₹400 cart

The same basket can cost about ₹40 more on one app than another, purely because of where it sits against each free-delivery minimum. All fees are before 18% GST.

App	₹150 cart	₹250 cart	₹400 cart
Blinkit	₹30 delivery + ₹4 handling	Free delivery; ₹4 handling fee may apply	Free delivery; ₹4 handling fee may apply
Zepto	Delivery fee (shown at checkout)	Free in normal hours; fee may apply at peak hours	Free, even at peak hours
Swiggy Instamart	₹30 delivery + ₹9.8 handling	₹16 delivery + ₹9.8 handling	Free
Flipkart Minutes	Free, no platform fee	Free, no platform fee	Free, no platform fee
Amazon Now	Free for Prime members	Free for Prime members	Free for Prime members

₹150 cart. Flipkart Minutes costs least for everyone, and Amazon Now does too if you have Prime. Blinkit adds about ₹34 in fees before GST, and Instamart about ₹40.
₹250 cart. Blinkit drops its delivery fee, and Zepto is free in normal hours. Instamart still charges ₹16 plus handling until you cross ₹299.
₹400 cart. Almost every app delivers free. Pick on product prices and on which app has a store close to you.

A low fee helps only if the app reaches your address, so check your PIN code first.

Delivery fee, handling fee and other charges explained

Delivery fee: Charged when your cart is below the app’s free-delivery minimum.
Handling fee: A per-order charge for packing, shown as its own line.
Small-cart fee: An extra charge on very small carts, on top of the delivery fee.
Platform fee: A flat fee per order for using the app, separate from the handling fee. Zepto tested a ₹2 platform fee in 2024.
Surge, rain or late-night fee: Added at busy times, in bad weather or late at night.
Convenience fee (Bistro): Bistro, Blinkit’s 10-minute food app, adds a ₹5 convenience fee. It shows only in the final bill at checkout.

GST on delivery charges

Fees count as a service, so 18% GST is added to each one: delivery, handling and rain fees alike. A ₹30 delivery fee becomes about ₹35, and Blinkit’s ₹4 handling fee about ₹4.70. Product prices already include GST.

How to read the fee breakdown at checkout

The bill summary sits under the item total on the checkout screen. It lists the item total, then each fee on its own line, then GST and the amount to pay. If the delivery line still shows an amount, most apps say how much more to add for free delivery.

How to avoid delivery and small-cart fees

Combine your orders. Two ₹120 orders on Blinkit cost about ₹68 in fees. One ₹240 order costs ₹4 at most. Keep a list on your phone and add to it through the day.
Stay above ₹99 on Blinkit and Instamart. Below that, a small-cart fee (₹20 or ₹15) lands on top of the ₹30 delivery fee.
Pick the app by cart size. For a small top-up, use Flipkart Minutes or Amazon Now with Prime.
Avoid rain and late-night hours on apps that add those fees.
Remove anything pre-added. Look for a plan, tip or donation in the bill before you pay by UPI or card.

Fee changes since 2025

12 Mar 2025: Instamart festive handling fee. A Holi-week charge of ₹8.5 to ₹20, depending on location.
3 Nov 2025: Zepto drops its extra fees. Zepto removed its handling and surge fees. Instamart charged ₹30 below ₹199 and ₹16 from ₹199 to ₹299, with nothing above ₹299.
17 Jan 2026: Blinkit cuts fees in some micro-markets. Blinkit lowered delivery charges in parts of Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Mumbai and a few other cities. The new amounts were not made public.
19 Aug 2026: No surge fee at Zepto, but a higher peak minimum. The surge fee did not come back. Zepto raised its peak-hour free-delivery minimum to ₹299 instead.
9 Sep 2026: Flipkart Minutes app. The new standalone app charges no platform fee.

Frequently asked questions about delivery charges

Is the rider tip part of the delivery charge?

No. A tip is optional and separate from the delivery fee. Some apps suggest or pre-select a tip amount, so check the bill summary and change or remove it before you pay.

Why is my delivery fee different from my friend’s?

Apps set fees by area, time of day, weather and sometimes by user. Blinkit charges less in parts of Gurgaon, Bengaluru and Mumbai, and Zepto’s minimum rises at peak hours. A friend’s screenshot may come from a different area or hour.