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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.

  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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    How do I tip a driver?
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    You are able to tip drivers using the Uber app.
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    Can I pay with cash?
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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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This article was reviewed by Luigi Oppido and by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Luigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years. This article has been viewed 148,804 times.
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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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