If you haven’t been using DoorDash for very long, you may have heard about DoorDash credits and wondered how to get some. You probably also want to know how to use them and more details on what they can be used for.
Basically, DoorDash allows customers to gain credits by using DoorDash’s DashPass membership. The credits can be used for discounts on food and delivery fees when you order food through DoorDash.
Keep reading to find details on what DoorDash credits are, how they can be used, and how to check your DoorDash credits balance online.
What Are DoorDash Credits?
DoorDash credits are points earned by DoorDash customers. The points can be used on DoorDash orders for discounts on food and delivery costs.
Credits can be earned in a variety of ways. The most common way to earn credits on DoorDash is through the DashPass membership program. DashPass members can earn 5% DoorDash credits when they place orders for takeout.
Other ways to get DoorDash credits include refunds, promotional offers, or referrals. Customers can send DoorDash links to their friends and family and earn credits for having them sign up.
How To Refer Friends and Family for DoorDash Credits
You can access your referral link through the DoorDash app:
- Launch the DoorDash app on your smartphone or tablet
- Navigate to the “Account” page
- Tap the button that says “Refer Friends”
- From here, you can view your referral code or share it directly through social media, SMS, or email
There are limitations, however. Typically, customers will only be given credits for the first 25 or referred people. For more information on the referral program, you can visit the family referral program page at DoorDash customer support.
How To Refer Other Dashers
If you are a Dasher for DoorDash, you can refer other people to become Dashers for DoorDash bonuses:
- Launch the Driver app on your smartphone or tablet
- Tap on “Dash” in the main menu
- Tap on “Refer Friends”
- From this screen, you can view the available referral bonuses, which change over time
- Select your desired invites
- Send the code to refer people through social media, SMS, or email
Like with customer referrals, Dasher referrals come with a few conditions. Namely, the person you refer for the Dasher program must complete 200 deliveries. The person you refer will also receive a referee bonus upon completion.
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How to Use DoorDash Credits
DoorDash credits can be used for discounted prices on food orders. The only limitation of using DoorDash credits is that they cannot be used to purchase alcohol.
These credits must be used on the DoorDash app or the official DoorDash website. DoorDash will keep track of the credits available on your account, which are applied when checking out an order.
Unfortunately, you cannot opt-out of using your existing DoorDash credits. In other words, your credits will always be automatically applied to your total when going through checkout. This will usually cover small orders, but larger orders typically have costs remaining.
However, if your order contains alcoholic beverages of any kind, then the credits you have will not be applied to your order. They will, instead, be applied to your next order that does not contain any alcoholic beverages.
How Long Does DoorDash Take to Give You Credits?
If you referred a friend or made an order with DashPass, you may wonder when your DoorDash credits will be available on your account. This can take time depending on how the credits were added to your account.
DoorDash takes up to 24 hours to give you credits. The credits will typically be available in your account after they are processed by DoorDash. This may take longer for credits earned as a refund.
If you are expecting DoorDash credits in return for a refunded order, then there may be an additional wait time depending on how long it takes to process the return. However, returns for DoorDash credit are typically immediate once the return is processed.
If you are expecting a referral bonus as a Dasher, then you will need to wait until the person you referred has completed 200 deliveries. How long this takes is up to them and how often they wish to complete deliveries.
How Do You Get Free Credit on DoorDash?
Regular promotional offers and campaigns may allow customers to earn free credit through DoorDash. The best way to catch these is to pay attention and keep your ear to the ground.
You can get free credit on DoorDash through promotional codes, partnership deals, and referrals.
There are plenty of discount and coupon websites online that offer promotional codes for various services, including DoorDash. However, it is important to be careful when using such websites, as some may be scams.
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How To Check DoorDash Credits Online
If you want to check how many credits are available to your DoorDash account, you can do so by following these simple steps:
- Log into the DoorDash app or Tap on the icon at the top left
- Tap “Payment” or “Payment Methods”
- You should be able to see your available credits at the confirmation screen
If you are checking online at Doordash.com, the process is a little bit different:
- Log into your account at Doordash.com
- Click on the three stacked lines icon to access the menu
- Click on the button that says “Payments”
- You should be able to see your available credits at the confirmation screen
Final Thoughts
DoorDash credits can be a good way to save money on your DoorDash orders. They can be earned in a number of ways, but the most popular and common way is to earn them by spending money as a DashPass member.
Credits can also be earned by referring friends to DoorDash. The person you refer must spend a minimum amount on DoorDash before you receive credits, and you will only earn credits for your first 25 referrals.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to ask away in the comments section.