How to Redeem an Uber Gift Card for Rides and Uber Eats

Summary: To redeem an Uber gift card, open the Uber or Uber Eats app, go to Wallet, add a payment method, choose Gift card and enter the code. The value is added to your account as Uber Cash, which can pay for rides and Uber Eats orders alike. Uber Cash is used first by default, with your card covering anything left over.

• One Uber gift card works for both rides and Uber Eats.
• Redeemed value becomes Uber Cash on your account.
• Codes must be used in the country and currency they were issued for.
• You can switch Uber Cash off for a trip if you want to save it.

How to Redeem an Uber Gift Card in the Uber App

• Open the Uber app and tap Account, then Wallet.
• Tap Add payment method and choose Gift card.
• Enter the code from the card or email, without spaces.
• Tap Add. The amount appears as Uber Cash at the top of your Wallet.

How to Redeem an Uber Gift Card in Uber Eats

The steps are almost identical. Open Uber Eats, go to Account and Wallet, add a payment method and choose Gift card. Because both apps share one Uber account, a card redeemed in Uber Eats is also available for rides, and the other way round.

How Uber Cash Works After You Redeem

Uber Cash is applied automatically to your next ride or order, including fees, taxes and tips added through the app. If a trip costs more than your Uber Cash, the rest goes to your default card. To save the credit for later, toggle Uber Cash off on the payment screen before you confirm a ride.

Uber Gift Cards When You Travel

Uber gift cards are issued in a specific currency, and the credit is generally meant to be used in that market. A US card may not cover a ride in another country, so check before you travel. Our explainer on region-locked gift cards covers why this happens with most brands.

Abroad, the app needs mobile data to book a car, so an eSIM from Airalo saves hunting for Wi-Fi at arrivals. Heading to the airport at home, compare the cost of a return Uber with a spot from Cheapest Airport Parking for longer trips.

Why an Uber Gift Card Code Will Not Work

• Wrong field: gift cards go under Gift card, not under Promotions or Vouchers.
• Wrong country: the card currency must match your account's region.
• Not activated: physical cards bought in store need activation at the till.
• Already used: codes are single-use, so contact Uber support through the app with your receipt.

One Card for Rides and Dinner

Because the same credit covers rides and food, an Uber gift card suits students, commuters and anyone who travels often. Redeem it once and it sits ready in both apps.

To load up before your next trip, buy an Uber gift card.