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An Uber gift card is a prepaid gift card that adds a fixed monetary value, called "Uber Cash", to an Uber account. The Uber Cash can then be used to pay for Uber services, including Uber Eats and Uber ride-hailing services.
The gift cards are available in digital (e-gift cards) and physical formats. The e-gift card contains a code sent by email or SMS to the buyer or the person it is gifted to, while the physical gift card is a plastic card with a scratch-off code.
The most pressing question about Uber gift cards is, “Can the gift card be used on Uber Eats?” It is important to note that after redemption, the gift card is added to your Uber Cash balance (account credit), which you can use to complete your Uber Eats orders as well as Uber rides.
You can find Uber gift cards starting at $15 at participating retailers. However, if you want to buy the gift card for a friend or family, you'll need to choose "Send a gift" in your Uber or Uber Eats app's account section. Enter the amount and the recipient account. Once the transaction is complete, an e-gift card will be sent instantly from your app to the recipient's app.
How to redeem Uber Gift Card
The Uber gift cards can be redeemed on both the Uber app and the Uber Eats app. All you need to do is to download either of the Uber apps and sign in to the app using your login credentials. If you're not a registered user at the time, you can simply create an account on the app instantly.
Once you log in to the Uber app, navigate to the "Account" section and select "Wallet". Under the Wallet menu, tap "Uber Cash card" and select the "+ Add Funds" button. Now, choose "Gift Card" and enter the Uber gift card codes in the box provided. The gift card PIN must be added with no spaces between the codes.
Another thing you need to note is that once a gift card is added to an Uber account, it can’t be transferred. In addition, you can add multiple gift cards to a single Uber account, but once a gift card has been purchased, it cannot be reloaded. An Uber account can hold up to $2,000 in total gift card value at any given time, and as you spend your balance, you can continue adding more gift cards.
To use the Uber Cash balance once the gift card has been redeemed, you will need to select Uber Cash as the primary payment method. To do this, tap your current payment method (for example, a credit card) and you'll be provided the options to switch between payment methods.
How to buy Uber Gift Cards
You can buy Uber gift cards online through the official Uber site, Amazon, or from various digital retailers like Recharge.com. The physical cards are available at many retail stores, including CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Rite Aid, and many grocery stores and gas stations. You can also send and receive the Uber gift cards via the Uber Rides app or Uber Eats app, like I have explained earlier.
FAQs
Can Uber Eats gift cards expire or have restrictions?
Yes, Uber Eats gift cards can expire and have restrictions. The card usually expire in 3 years from the date you purchase it. However, the expiration also varies by country. For instance, the Uber-US gift cards often have no expiration, but in Japan and Europe, they have a 3-year expiration period or 1 year for unredeemed cards. Another important thing you should know is that once the gift card is redeemed as Uber Cash, the balance is also subject to expiry after 3 years from the purchase. It's also important to be aware of third-party sellers who claim lifetime validity, as the official Uber policy prevails.
Can Uber gift cards redeemed on Uber Eats be used for Uber rides?
Yes, Uber Eats gift cards can be used for Uber rides because the Uber Cash balance is universal, making it applicable automatically to both the company's food deliveries platform and ride-hailing payments, including the fees and tips rides give drivers.
Can Uber gift cards be used internationally?
No, Uber gift cards cannot be used internationally. They are limited to the country and currency in which they were purchased. That is to say, when a card is purchased in one country, it will only work within that same country.
What are Uber vouchers, and how do they differ from gift cards?
Uber vouchers are promotional credits issued mainly through Uber for Business or partner organisations like transit agencies to subsidise rides or Uber Eats orders. They allow issuers to set controls such as expiration dates, location limits, or time restrictions and are billed directly to the organisation based on usage.
Unlike the gift cards, which add unrestricted Uber Cash to a personal account and are usable like regular funds (but are country-locked), vouchers offer more administrative control and flexibility for businesses. It's important to note that vouchers cannot always cover tips or scheduled rides.
Can Uber vouchers be used for Uber Eats orders?
Yes, Uber vouchers can be used for Uber Eats orders. Notably, vouchers apply automatically at checkout in the Uber or Uber Eats app. However, you need to be eligible to use the vouchers, and you must have added the vouchers via Account > Wallet > Vouchers or Promotions. Another thing you should note is that a voucher typically applies one per order and may exclude tips or certain fees.
