Customers who book rides frequently with Uber or order food with Uber Eats must have (at some point) heard of Uber Cash or Uber credits. It is simply a payment system designed by Uber to make your rideshare experience more convenient if you know how to use it.
There are 7 simple steps you need to take to use Uber Cash. They include integrating the payment option into your Uber account, funding it, and switching to it whenever you want to pay for a ride or food delivery.
This guide covers everything you need to know about how to use Uber Cash and answers to other inquiries regarding the payment option.
What Is Uber Cash?
Uber Cash is a digital wallet or an alternative payment system that allows you to pay for rides or Uber Eats orders with credits. Simply put, it is Uber’s traditional store credit.
When you fund your Uber Cash wallet, your money is converted into credits equivalent to the amount funded (which can be cost-effective sometimes).
You can pay for all Uber services immediately with these credits without any hassle about a price surge. Another benefit of using Uber credits is that charges or extra fees do not apply.
How Does Uber Cash Work?
Uber Cash is a payment option you can link to Uber accounts by funding it. You can add money to your Uber Cash account via credit card, debit card, or Google Pay, by clicking the “Add Funds” button under the payment section.
Funding your Uber Credit wallet also allows you to save legitimately. For example, you get to buy $25 worth of Uber credits for $24.50, $50 for $48.50, and $100 for $95.After adding funds to this wallet, you can pay for rides and food delivery partially or fully.
How To Use Uber Cash [in 7 Easy Steps]
To pay for rides or food delivery on Uber Eats:
- Login to the Uber account
- Locate the menu button in the top left corner
- Look for the payment tab and click it
- Select “Uber Cash”
- Enter your email address and password in the field that pops up.
- Uber Cash will be added to your account and you can now fund it
- You can order a ride or food and select Uber Cash as your preferred payment method.
Please note that you can not have more than $500 worth of Uber credits in your account.
In addition, the best time to use Uber credits is during surge hours, when pricing increases. You should also consider earning free Uber credits to save money on rides or food.
6 Ways to Get Free Uber Credits
Uber sometimes rewards customers with free Uber credits. Here are the various ways you can earn these credits:
1. The Uber first-time customer code
Only new users get to enjoy Uber’s first-time customer discount code. This is simply a welcome bonus that allows you to earn free Uber credits after signing up. Please note that you can only enjoy this discount once.
2. Referral code
You must utilize your referral code if you wish to keep getting Uber credits after signing up. Every Uber account has a referral code on the profile page.
Feel free to share this code with friends, and families, on forums, and social media. Any signup action that carries your code will automatically earn you Uber credits.
3. Uber One (previously known as Uber Pass)
Uber One is a premium membership that costs $9.99/month and $99 annually. It is ideal for people who use Uber frequently and want to be rewarded for it.
You can earn up to 10% to 15% cash discounts on Uber Eats orders and passenger rides. In addition, you get to enjoy free delivery for every Uber Eats order above $15.
4. Uber Rewards program
With the Uber Rewards program, every dollar you spend earns you points. Here is a breakdown of how it works for different Uber services:
- Every dollar spent on Uber Eats earns you one point
- Every dollar spent on UberX, UberXL, UberComfort, and Uber Assist earns you two points
- Every dollar spent on Uber Premier earns you three points
You can convert these points to Uber credits and apply them to future rides and food orders. Extra benefits of the program include:
- Premium phone support
- Priority pickup status at airports
- Price confidence (constant price) for regular routes
5. Special credit cards
You can also get Uber credits by signing up with credit card companies in partnership with Uber. For example, you can earn up to $15 or more in Uber credits by using an American Express Platinum card.
6. As a gift
Uber account owners sometimes earn Uber credits via payment for refunds or compensations. You can also receive them for free (as a gift) from friends, families, or loved ones.
How to Check Your Uber Credit Balance
You may need to check your Uber Cash wallet balance to know if you have sufficient funds to cover future rides or food orders. Follow these quick and easy steps to get started:
- Login to your Uber app
- Click on your profile picture in the top right corner
- Click on either “Wallet” or “Uber Cash” (whichever one appears)
- You will be directed to the information about your current balance
Can You Transfer Uber Cash to Your Bank Account?
Customers can’t transfer Uber credits to their bank account because it is not actual cash. These credits can only be used to pay for rides and food from Uber Eats.
Only drivers can withdraw Uber cash to their bank account via the driver app. In this case, it is regarded as their earnings.
Can You Transfer Uber Cash from One Uber Account to Another?
No, Uber credits are not transferable to another Uber account. The payment method is designed to be used only on a single account. However, you can use it to pay for another person’s food or ride.
To do this:
- Open the app and choose “Ride” or “Eats” depending on the service you interested in
- Enter the address of the recipient and carry out the operation you wish to assist with
- Charge it directly to your Uber credit account balance. Such individual will be picked up or have their food delivered.
Does Uber Cash Expire?
Uber credits do not expire. You can pay for rides and food at any time. Nevertheless, check the terms and conditions that apply to your country before choosing the payment method.
Benefits of Uber Credits
1. Easy planning
With Uber credits, you can plan and save up for vacations. As a result, this payment method helps you worry less about having enough money to fund trips or deliveries.
2. No extra fees
As I mentioned earlier, extra charges do not apply when you pay for Uber services with Uber credits. This helps you spend less regardless of the price surge.
3. Save more
You save more when you spend less. Saving on Uber Cash begins when you fund your wallet by paying less. Remember, you can buy $100 worth of Uber Cash for $95.
Frequent users can also become eligible for discounts when they pay for most of their services with Uber credits.
FAQs
Do Uber gift cards expire?
Like Uber credits, Uber gift cards do not expire. However, these cards are non-reloadable, and can’t be refunded or redeemed for cash.
What if you don’t have enough Uber Cash?
Your default payment option (credit or debit card) will cover the remainder of your payment if the credits in your wallet are insufficient.
Is Uber Cash payment and Uber Cash the same?
They are not the same. Uber Cash is a credit wallet that allows users to pay for rides or food from Uber Eats while Uber Cash payment helps customers to pay for Uber services with cash.
Conclusion
Uber Cash remains an excellent innovation from Uber. It allows customers to pay for Uber services and does not expire. You need to fund your wallet or earn free Uber credits to use it.
Overall, it is an excellent way to save money on rides and orders from Uber Eats. Feel free to contact Uber customer service if you experience any issues with the payment method.
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