What Is the BLUE APRON Charge on Your Statement?

Understanding BLUE APRON Charges on Your Bank Statement

If you see "BLUE APRON," "BLUEAPRON," or "BLUE APRON WINE" on your credit card or bank statement, this represents a charge from Blue Apron, one of America's pioneering meal kit delivery services. Blue Apron delivers pre-portioned ingredients and step-by-step recipes to your door, making home cooking more convenient and accessible. This guide will help you understand Blue Apron charges, manage your subscription, request refunds if needed, and address any unexpected transactions.

What is Blue Apron?

Blue Apron is a meal kit subscription service founded in 2012 that delivers fresh, pre-measured ingredients and chef-designed recipes directly to customers' homes. The service aims to make cooking at home easier, reduce food waste, and introduce customers to new cuisines and cooking techniques.

Blue Apron offers:

• Meal Kits: Weekly boxes with 2-4 recipes, each serving 2 or 4 people
• Recipe Variety: Rotating menu with diverse cuisines (Italian, Asian, Mediterranean, American, etc.)
• Dietary Options: Vegetarian, Wellness, carb-conscious, and family-friendly plans
• Wine Pairing: Optional wine subscription with 6 bottles per month
• Market Add-Ons: Desserts, breakfast items, snacks, and pantry staples

Blue Apron Pricing and Plans

Blue Apron offers flexible pricing based on household size and recipe quantity:

2-Person Plans

• 2 recipes/week (4 servings total): $47.95/week ($7.99/serving)
• 3 recipes/week (6 servings total): $59.94/week ($7.99/serving)
• 4 recipes/week (8 servings total): $71.92/week ($7.49/serving)

4-Person (Family) Plans

• 2 recipes/week (8 servings total): $95.88/week ($7.99/serving)
• 3 recipes/week (12 servings total): $119.88/week ($7.99/serving)
• 4 recipes/week (16 servings total): $143.84/week ($7.49/serving)

Prices may vary based on promotions, location, and recipe selection. Shipping is free on all orders.

Blue Apron Wine Subscription

• $65.99/month for 6 bottles
• Optional add-on to meal kit subscription
• Wines curated to pair with recipes
• Can be cancelled separately from meal kits

Common Reasons for BLUE APRON Charges

You may see BLUE APRON charges for:

• Weekly Meal Kit Delivery: Your recurring subscription charge for the week's box
• Wine Subscription: Monthly wine delivery if you've opted into Blue Apron Wine
• Market Add-Ons: Additional items like desserts, breakfast, or pantry goods
• Unskipped Week: You forgot to skip a week you weren't going to be home
• Plan Upgrade: You changed from 2 recipes to 3 or 4 recipes
• Reactivated Subscription: You reactivated a previously paused account

How to Verify Your Blue Apron Charge

To confirm a BLUE APRON charge:

1. Log into your account at blueapron.com
2. Go to "Account Settings" or "Delivery Schedule"
3. Review your recent deliveries and upcoming orders
4. Check your email for order confirmations and delivery tracking
5. Look at your billing history under Account Settings > Billing
6. Verify your plan type (2-person or 4-person, number of recipes per week)

How to Skip a Blue Apron Week

Blue Apron allows you to skip weeks without penalty:

1. Log into your account at blueapron.com
2. Go to your delivery schedule
3. Find the week you want to skip
4. Click "Skip this delivery"
5. Confirm the skip

Important: You must skip by the weekly cutoff, typically noon ET, 6 days before your delivery day. Missing the cutoff means you'll be charged for that week's box.

How to Cancel Blue Apron

To cancel your Blue Apron subscription:

1. Log into your account at blueapron.com
2. Go to Account Settings
3. Select "Plan Settings"
4. Click "Deactivate my account"
5. Follow the prompts to confirm cancellation
6. Alternatively, email hello@blueapron.com or call 1-646-846-5580

Cancellation takes effect immediately, but you'll still receive any boxes already in progress (if you missed the cutoff for that week).

Blue Apron Refund Policy

Blue Apron's refund policy is designed to address quality and delivery issues:

• Damaged or Missing Items: Refund or credit if you report within 7 days of delivery
• Poor Quality Ingredients: Prorated refund for specific items
• Delivery Issues: Full refund if box doesn't arrive or arrives spoiled
• Subscription Errors: Refunds considered case-by-case for billing errors or unauthorized charges

How to Request a Blue Apron Refund

To request a refund:

1. Contact Blue Apron customer support within 7 days of delivery
2. Email hello@blueapron.com or call 1-646-846-5580
3. Provide your order number, account email, and issue details
4. Include photos of damaged or missing items if applicable
5. Blue Apron will review and typically issue a refund or account credit

Refunds are processed to your original payment method within 5-10 business days. Account credits are applied immediately.

Unauthorized or Unexpected Blue Apron Charges

If you see a BLUE APRON charge you don't recognize:

• Forgotten Subscription: Did you sign up for Blue Apron weeks or months ago and forget?
• Missed Skip Deadline: Did you forget to skip a week before the cutoff?
• Reactivated Account: Did you reactivate your subscription temporarily and forget?
• Family Member: Did someone in your household reactivate or modify the subscription?
• Trial Conversion: Did a promotional trial convert to paid subscription?

Steps for Suspected Fraudulent Charges

If you've ruled out legitimate reasons:

1. Log into your Blue Apron account and check your delivery schedule and plan status
2. Contact Blue Apron customer support immediately at 1-646-846-5580 or hello@blueapron.com
3. Request details about the charge and account activity
4. If you didn't authorize the charge, request a refund and deactivate the account
5. Change your Blue Apron password
6. Remove saved payment methods from your account
7. If unresolved, contact your bank to dispute the charge
8. Monitor your accounts for other unauthorized activity

Blue Apron Weekly Cutoff Deadlines

Understanding cutoff times is crucial to avoiding unwanted charges:

• Cutoff is typically noon ET, 6 days before your delivery day
• Example: If your delivery is Thursday, cutoff is the previous Friday at noon ET
• Cutoffs apply to skipping weeks, changing recipes, or modifying your plan
• After the cutoff, your box is already being prepared and can't be cancelled

Set calendar reminders or enable Blue Apron email/app notifications to avoid missing cutoffs.

Blue Apron Wine Subscription

If you've added the wine subscription:

• $65.99/month for 6 bottles
• Ships separately from meal kits (monthly, not weekly)
• Can be cancelled independently without affecting meal kits
• Wines are curated to pair with Blue Apron recipes
• Must be 21+ and in a state where Blue Apron ships wine

Cancelling Blue Apron Wine

To cancel wine only (keep meal kits):

1. Log into your account at blueapron.com
2. Go to Account Settings > Wine Settings
3. Select "Cancel wine subscription"
4. Confirm cancellation

Blue Apron Market Add-Ons

Blue Apron Market offers additional items you can add to your weekly delivery:

• Desserts (cookies, brownies, cakes)
• Breakfast items (granola, pastries)
• Snacks (chips, nuts, jerky)
• Pantry staples (olive oil, spices, sauces)
• Prepared meals (heat-and-eat options)

Add-ons range from $5-30 and are charged with your weekly meal kit delivery.

Preventing Unexpected Blue Apron Charges

To avoid surprise charges:

• Set recurring calendar reminders for skip deadlines
• Enable Blue Apron email and push notifications
• Check your delivery schedule weekly in the app or website
• Skip weeks in advance if you know you'll be traveling
• Review your plan settings regularly to ensure accuracy
• Monitor your email for delivery and billing notifications
• Deactivate your account if you're taking an extended break

Disputing a Blue Apron Charge

If Blue Apron customer service doesn't resolve your issue:

1. Document all communication (emails, call notes, ticket numbers)
2. Gather evidence (delivery schedule, skip confirmations, charge dates)
3. Contact your credit card company or bank
4. File a chargeback dispute with supporting documentation
5. Explain the situation (billing error, unauthorized charge, service not received)
6. Your bank will investigate and may issue a provisional credit

Contact Blue Apron Customer Support

For help with charges, deliveries, or account issues:

• Phone: 1-646-846-5580 (Mon-Fri 8 AM - 11 PM ET, Sat-Sun 9 AM - 9 PM ET)
• Email: hello@blueapron.com
• Live Chat: Available on blueapron.com during business hours
• Help Center: https://support.blueapron.com
• Website: https://www.blueapron.com

Blue Apron customer service is generally responsive, with phone support offering the fastest resolution.

Alternatives to Blue Apron

If you're looking for other meal kit services, consider:

• HelloFresh: Similar pricing, wider menu variety, more dietary options
• Home Chef: Flexible plans, oven-ready meals, lower starting price
• Dinnerly: Budget-friendly ($4.69/serving), simpler recipes
• Green Chef: Organic ingredients, specialty diets (keto, paleo, vegan)
• Factor: Fully prepared meals (no cooking), $11-15/meal
• Sunbasket: Organic, chef-designed, various dietary preferences

Each service has different pricing, recipe complexity, ingredient quality, and dietary options.