Can you use a prepaid Visa gift card for Uber?

Since Uber and Lyft accept major credit card companies, paying with a prepaid Visa gift card should not be a problem.



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Uber accepts all credit cards backed by a major card network like Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

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What Cards Does Uber Not Accept? Uber does not accept some prepaid cards, especially cards bearing logos from payment processors other than Visa and Mastercard. Also, Uber won't accept a Lyft gift card.

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You can add payment methods including credit and debit cards, PayPal, Venmo, digital wallets and Uber gift cards. When a ride ends, your selected payment method is charged. During a ride, use your app to check that your preferred payment method is selected.

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Existing cardholders were transferred to a different product in October 2021.
  • Top cards for Uber and Lyft.
  • Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card.
  • Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit Card.
  • Apple Card.
  • Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express.
  • U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card.
  • American Express® Gold Card.


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Can I pay for Uber with cash? Yes, you can pay with cash. Before requesting a ride, go to the Payment section in the app and select Cash. At the end of your trip, pay cash directly to your driver.

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Digital payments help ensure the well-being of you and your driver by limiting unnecessary physical contact. Riders can now prepay for their upcoming trips with Uber Cash, creating a stress-free way to travel. Uber Cash is a balance in your Uber app that works similar to airtime for your phone.

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Now, Instant Pay will work with almost any Mastercard, Visa or Discover U.S. debit card that is attached to a traditional checking and savings account — similarly to how PayPal can be linked to most debit cards, making it easy for people to get paid with PayPal but withdraw the money instantly at an ATM machine.

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