Both companies have witnessed a surge in order volumes over the last few months as consumers, hesitant to step out during the COVID-19 pandemic, take to their phones to get essential items delivered to their doorsteps.

JPMorgan Chase & Co will issue Instacart's card and is also bidding to partner with DoorDash, which has received offers from more than 10 large banks, according to the report https://on.wsj.com/3s4K40E.

The Instacart credit card is not expected to launch until next year and cardholders would likely earn 5% cash back on their purchases, sources told the Journal.

DoorDash is also recruiting partner restaurants and stores to offer accelerated rewards, promotional offers and discounts to cardholders, according to a document reviewed by the newspaper.

The delivery companies declined to comment on the report.

(Reporting by Praveen Paramasivam in Bengaluru; Editing by Ramakrishnan M.)