Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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I am redeeming a free box or gift card. Why do I need to enter a payment method?

When signing up for HelloFresh, you are enrolling in a weekly, auto-renewing subscription service.

Coupons or vouchers may discount all or part of your initial delivery, but your subscription will automatically continue (with weekly charges to your account) unless you choose to skip or cancel deliveries.

Just remember to let us know at least 5 days prior to your next scheduled delivery if you wish to skip or cancel — no minimum commitment required.

If you are redeeming an e-gift card purchased from our website, you will not be enrolled in a subscription.

We simply ask for a valid payment method so that you can easily convert your account to a subscription if you wish to continue after receiving your free box.

Rest assured, however, that we will not enroll or charge you for additional deliveries unless you choose to convert your gift card account to a subscription.

I received a gift card, now what?

Get ready to have so much fun in the kitchen! But first, follow the instructions in the email notification.

Alternatively, you can do the following:

  • Head to HelloFresh.com.
  • Click ‘Gift Cards’ from the menu at the top.
  • Click the ‘Redeem gift card’ button on the screen.
  • You will be navigated to a part of the website where you can enter your code.
  • Once you enter your code, click 'Redeem'.
Will I receive an email confirmation for my gift card purchase(s)?
Yes, you will receive an email confirmation after purchasing a gift card. This email will also include a printable card for you to download and give to the recipient. If the recipient(s) do not receive the email confirmation, we suggest they check their spam folders.
Do gift card purchases result in the creation of a subscription?
Nope, gift card purchases are one-off transactions. You will not be setting up a subscription for the sender or the recipient, and no further charges will apply.
When will the person I am sending a gift card to receive it?
Your gift card recipient will receive an email on the specific day that you indicate. This email will contain step-by-step instructions on how to redeem the gift card.
Can I purchase more than one gift card?
Absolutely! In order to purchase more than one gift card at a time, you must add each gift card for each product separately. However, you can pay for multiple gift cards at the end of the checkout process.
Why am I asked to enter a shipping address for my gift card?
While we ask for your shipping address, this is only to verify your identity and the payment method that is being used for your Gift Card purchase.
How do I purchase a gift card?
  • Head to HelloFresh.com.
  • Select Gift Cards from the banner at the top.
  • On the Gift Cards page, click Buy Gift Card.
  • You will then be navigated to an area of the page where you can pick your gift amount from the options available.
  • Enter the recipient’s name and email and don’t forget to leave a message!
  • Select the date for e-delivery and then click Go To Checkout.
  • Follow the prompts to checkout.

*Though you will be prompted to enter shipping information, no physical gift card will be mailed physically. You may enter your billing address in the field.

Can more than one voucher, promo code, gift card, and/or credits be applied to the same box?
Nope, only one promo code, discount, or credit can apply to a box at a time. If you have both a promo code and a credit in your account, lucky you! Our Customer Care team will honor the promo code first. Similarly, if you have both a discount code and a credit in your account, we'll apply the discount in full before issuing the credit.
How do I redeem a HelloFresh discount?
All HelloFresh discounts/gift cards can be redeemed on active subscription accounts by clicking here
What should I do when my credit card is about to expire?

If you know that your card is going to expire, please update your credit card information on your HelloFresh account.

You may update your payment details here

Why was my credit card information updated ?

When a payment fails, our account updater feature connects securely with your financial institution to update your card information and ensure you don’t miss a delivery.

Please be advised that this program is currently limited to Visa and MasterCard users and that your card information is not guaranteed to update automatically.

How to send referrals to friends and family?

Love HelloFresh and want to share with your friends and family?! Once logged in, click HelloFriends at the top right of the page. Please note that the referral offers can only be redeemed by first time customers.

How to send referrals for friends and family?

Referrals are free gifts you earn from us as you continue your subscription. You can send them to friends/family who have never tried our service before. Your specific offer you can share will appear in your account on the HelloFriends page.

When successfully redeemed, you will receive credit to activate on your account via email! The email will include the credit amount and how to redeem it. This is the only way to redeem your credit!After completion, your credit will appear in your account settings under ‘Account Info’ and apply to your next non-discount order! Customers can send out an unlimited amount of referrals however, you will only receive credit for a max of 10 successfully redeemed referrals!

Offer is subject to change and might reflect different offers for HelloFriends.

How do I apply a coupon or voucher?

Currently, some coupons can only be applied when opening a new subscription or reactivating a canceled one.

There will be a promo code box during the checkout or reactivation process.

Simply enter your code there and click Apply.

If you received your voucher in an email, just click on the link in your email and follow the prompts to apply your discount.

Do You Offer Student Discounts?

Yes!

Current college students in the U.S. are eligible for a discount via UNiDAYS. Click here to verify your eligibility.

How do I see if I have a promotional discount?
Any active discounts that you have will be available on your benefits page. Click here to check yours out.
My discount code isn't working. What should I do?

We are sorry that your discount code isn't working. Try these recommendations to ensure that you are going through the correct process:

1- Make sure that your code is not expired.

2- Make sure that you're entering the code correctly with no extra spaces

3- Check that the code is valid for the product you selected

4- Check the redemption instructions as some codes are to be applied at checkout, while others should be applied in your account settings.

If all the above do not help, our Customer Care Team would be happy to help you sort out any discount code issues, so feel free to reach out

What payment methods does HelloFresh accept?

We currently accept all major credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) as well as PayPal. In the future, we will be adding additional forms of payment to streamline our checkout experience and provide customers with a wider range of options.

Please not that EBT/FoodStamps/Government Assistance Cards as well as Prepaid cards are not acceptable forms of payment.

How does payment work? Is it secure?

We take payment security very seriously and do not store our customers' full credit card information on file. Instead, we bill using a secure method called tokenization.

A token is an encrypted, randomly-generated code that is assigned to your payment details during the checkout to securely bill you.

Why did my payment fail?

There are many reasons why a payment may have failed. To resolve this, we recommend trying the following:

  • If using a Credit Card, please check to ensure that it is not expired, if expired, you may update new credit card information here

  • Ensure that there are sufficient funds in your account.

  • Call your bank or financial institution to find out what is wrong with your account and the reason for the failure.

  • Ensure that the billing address on your HelloFresh account is updated.

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