Can I use someone else's account to deliver?

No, you cannot use another person's account to deliver food or parcels, as it breaches platform rules and insurance terms.

By JoltMilePublished 17/10/2026

Last checked 17/10/2026.

No, you cannot use another person's account to deliver food or parcels. Every delivery network requires the person doing the work to pass identity checks, right to work checks and background checks. Using someone else's profile breaks your contract with the platform.

Why apps block account sharing

Delivery apps operate strict security rules. When a customer orders food or a parcel, they expect the named person on the screen to arrive at their door. Sharing profiles creates serious safety risks for customers and makes it impossible for companies to track who is actually completing trips.

  • Your insurance policy becomes invalid because you are not the policyholder or an approved driver.
  • The platform will permanently ban both you and the account holder once detected.
  • Tax records become incorrect because earnings go to someone else's Self Assessment record.

If you want to deliver, you need to apply in your own right with your own documents, valid vehicle insurance and the correct right to work proof.

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