6 Easy Steps to Pay for an Uber Ride

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Are you wondering how to pay for an Uber ride? Uber is designed to be a cashless experience, so once the ride is completed, the payment method for the ride is charged. You'll also be prompted to add a tip to the ride. This wikiHow article teaches you how to pay for an Uber ride using the mobile apps or the website.

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  1. If you're not automatically signed in, enter your login information. [1]
  2. This three-line menu icon is in the upper left corner of the screen.
    • If you're using a web browser on a computer, this will instead be your profile picture.
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  3. This option may say "Payment" instead, but you'll still want to tap it. [2]
  4. The card you select here will be charged when you complete the ride. You must change this card before you book a ride if you wish to use a different card.
    • If you want to add a new payment method, tap Add payment method' , and follow the on- instructions to enter your debit/credit card or PayPal information. [3]
  5. It's at the top of the screen, above the word "Payment" and will close the window.
  6. After your ride finishes , you'll be prompted to add a tip to the overall payment and your payment method will be charged. [4]
    • If you rather tip in cash, your driver may not accept it, but you could try. It's not necessary, though, as tips are mostly cashless as well.
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    Can I set up a PayPal account with Uber, before I order the first ride?
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    You can. Open the app and go to Payments (you may need to tap a three-line menu icon first). Then follow the on-screen instructions to add PayPal.
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    If requesting a pick up at a hospital do I need to know an exact address or is the hospital name and city sufficient??
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    The GPS mapping system in the Uber app will grab the hospital's exact location when you enter the name and city, so that's what the Uber driver will use. If your driver is unfamiliar with an area, you may need to text them with any additional directions (I'm actually at the Maternity Wing instead of the ER) if you aren't at the designated location.
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    Can I book an Uber ride for someone else?
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    Yes. You can note that you're not the one taking the ride when you're booking the ride.
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      Tips and Warnings

      • When you add a payment method to the Uber app, the cost of your rides will automatically be deducted once the trip is complete whenever you have a good data/internet connection.
      • You can pay with a credit or debit card, Google Pay, Apple Pay, PayPal, Venmo, vouchers, Uber Gift Cards, and even cash. Make sure the correct payment is selected when you book the ride . [5]
      • Uber is designed to be a cashless experience. Payment is only accepted through the app. A driver should never request cash or an additional form of payment from you, so at the end of the ride, you can simply get out of the car.
      • Fares can vary by location and usually include a base rate, tolls/surcharges, dynamic pricing, surge rates, and other fees, and you'll see an estimate of your ride before you book it. However, additional fees like route-based adjustments or pool discounts may be added in at the last second. [6]


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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.uber.com/global/en/sign-in/
      2. ↑ https://help.uber.com/en/riders/article/updating-a-payment-method-on-your-account?nodeId=8f78dca4-9d75-44f1-bdc1-e90ca3da0319
      3. ↑ https://help.uber.com/en/riders/article/updating-a-payment-method-on-your-account?nodeId=8f78dca4-9d75-44f1-bdc1-e90ca3da0319
      4. ↑ https://www.uber.com/us/en/ride/how-it-works/
      5. ↑ https://help.uber.com/en/riders/article/updating-a-payment-method-on-your-account?nodeId=8f78dca4-9d75-44f1-bdc1-e90ca3da0319
      6. ↑ https://www.uber.com/global/en/price-estimate/

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      1. Open the Uber app.
      2. Tap the three-line menu icon.
      3. Tap Wallet .
      4. Tap the payment method you wish to use for rides.
      5. Tap X .
      6. Book a ride.

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