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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    This option may say "Payment" instead, but you'll still want to tap it. [2]
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    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]
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    It's at the top of the screen, above the word "Payment" and will close the window.
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    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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    You are able to tip drivers using the Uber app.
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    No. Uber is a cashless system and the drivers might not carry change, so they will not be able to give you change.
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    Some drivers may accept cash, but not all will. Drivers are also advised against accepting cash tips, so your best bet is to tip in-app.
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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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