Now you can even grant others the same opportunity by choosing to give Postmates gift cards, which are ready for use instantly and can be sent by email to your friends and family. Just find where and how to buy them in this article! 

Postmates

Postmates is a food delivery service launched in 2011 and acquired by Uber in 2020. It offers the delivery and pickup of food, drinks, and groceries; all under the slogan of “You want it. You get it.” which stands for its disposition of helping customers get what they want whenever they want it. 

At present, the company delivers from more than 5,000 restaurants, retail, grocery, and convenience stores. Also, the business operates in 3,500 cities across all the 50 states in the country, meaning that Postmates serves more than 70% of U.S. households. 

Postmates Competition

As of 2019, Postmates is the second most popular delivery company following Door Dash, however, other primary competitors are Grubhub and Uber Eats.

Due to sharing most of their restaurant partners in most of the locations they serve at, the differential factor of these companies usually relies on their apps configurations and ordering features. 

Some options that Postmates has implemented to its services are: food ordering and delivery during social events like Coachella, as well as group ordering feature, which allows multiple customers to be assigned to the same delivery driver. 

Where To Buy Postmates Gift Cards?

Postmates gift cards are only available for online purchase through the app website. You can find the exact location to buy them in the bottom menu on the principal page: “Buy gift cards”, which will lead you to a new page called “Buy a Uber gift card”. Here you can select the value of the card you wish to buy along with the type of delivery. 

Kindly note that:

All gift cards can be used in Uber, UberEats, and Postmates.  They’re only for U. S. residents.  The person receiving it needs to have or create a Postmates account to use it, although you don’t need an account to buy a card.  There’s no additional fee for using them.  They never expire!Can’t be used to buy alcohol, other Postmates gift cards, or to cover tips.  

How To Use A Postmate Gift Card?

If you have received a Postmates gift card, don’t wait any longer to use it!

Find your gift card redemption code on the email you received from Postmates. Open the Postmates App. Go to your profileSelect “promos and credits” on the menu. Select “Enter code” and enter the gift card code.  

Now you’re all set to treat yourself to a delicious meal! 

How To Order From Postmates?

Normal order

Select which restaurant or store you want to order from. Specify your order (selection and customization). Confirm your order. Track it (from being accepted by the restaurant until you are connected to a driver and collect your order).  

Alcohol

To purchase alcohol through Postmates you must follow the same direction as if placing a normal order, however, you’ll need to show an official identification when receiving your order. Note that your items can be returned if the person responsible for the order is not present or seems to be under the effect of alcohol.

Multiple orders

You may not be able to order from multiple merchants at the same time, although you can place an order from one, then immediately order from another merchant while your first order is being prepared and/or delivered. 

Business group order 

Create a business profile on the Postmates App. Select “group order”. Specify details as address or spend limit. Select “Invite guests” to receive a link to send the people you wish to include in the order.  After everyone has finished selecting their orders, select “View order” and “Go to checkout”.  Select “Lock order & continue”, then review your final order. Select “Place Group Order”.

Pick-up and Dine-in 

A pick-up order is the one you can place to pick by yourself at the restaurant or store, while the dine-in order allows you to order before attending a restaurant to dine-in. 

In both cases, you need to:

Select the respective option on the app. Select “ASAP” order or “SCHEDULED” order. Review the prep time, distance, and price for your selected order. Place an order and wait for it to be accepted.  Wait for the app to notify you when your order is ready to collect.  

Postmates’ Cost

By using Postmates you compromise to pay the cost of the desired item, which is established by the restaurant or store, along with a delivery and service fee that changes according to your order.

Conclusion

Now we have learnt what is Postmates has a huge presence in the United States and its customers enjoy multiple ordering options. Buying a Postmates gift card is not only a convenient present but also easy to do on the delivery service’s website, with no need of creating an account. 

Where can I download the Postmates App?

You can download it in the App Store and Google Play. 

Can I ask for a Postmates gift card to be resent? 

Yes, you may. You just have to require it through the “Uber Gift Card Support”.