Wednesday 22 August 2018

5 things to know before opting for grocery apps

The ease and convenience of online shopping has translated into people using online shopping for a wide variety of things. This has spread to using online shopping for groceries as well. Whether it is toiletries, or staples, or even fruits and vegetables. The number of grocery apps is increasing which has made it convenient to buy groceries in a few clicks.

Grocery delivery apps take in orders at any time and ensure there is no need for the person to go to the market or various shops to buy anything. Everything is available on the app and can be ordered at the person’s convenience.

Ordering from a grocery app is very simple, but there are a few things to know before you order from a grocery delivery app.

Here are 5 things to know before opting for grocery apps:

1. Large variety of brands available:
Even the best grocery apps have a whole range of products available. While selecting, it may get confusing. But it is also an opportunity to discover new brands. With most of the grocery apps providing similar brands in case your brand of choice is unavailable, it is a chance to try out new brands and new products.

2. Check for discounts or promo codes:
Most of the grocery apps have a range of discounts to first time buyers and also run frequent sales during festive periods such as Independence Day, Diwali etc. These offers can lead to substantial savings while making purchases. Before opting for grocery apps, check the prices for the products in regular brick and mortar stores and then take a call on ordering them. You can also opt for extra discounts on purchases from apps like HDFC’s PayZapp which gives an extra 10-15% discount on BigBasket purchases.

3. Delivery:
Each grocery delivery app has different dates for delivery. Some may charge for express delivery and some deliver products within a couple of hours. Before ordering from these apps, make sure you check the delivery time and ensure you are at home to collect the delivery.

4. Types of payment offered:
Most of the grocery apps offer a wide range of payment systems such as wallets, credit card, debit card, and payment through apps like PayZapp by HDFC. These payment apps make it simple to check out and reduce hassles and worries as regards to payments.

5. Return policies:
Each grocery app has their own return policies for products. Before opting for grocery apps, it is best to check their return policies for spoilt products.

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