Uber Cash will be applied automatically to your next ride unless you're using a business profile. To turn off Uber Cash, tap your payment method after entering your destination and turn off the uber cash toggle.

To "remove" or get a refund for your Uber Cash in 2026, you must distinguish between funds you purchased and those given as promotional credit. If you manually topped up your account with a credit card or gift card, you can typically request a refund for the unused portion by navigating to the "Help" section of the app, selecting "Account and Payment," and then "Uber Cash." From there, you can submit a request for a refund to your original payment method. However, it is a high-value peer warning that promotional Uber Cash (earned through credits, customer service gestures, or Amex Platinum benefits) is strictly non-refundable and non-transferable. If you simply want to stop Uber from automatically using your balance for rides, you can toggle the "Uber Cash" setting off on the payment screen before confirming your trip. This ensures your primary card is charged instead, allowing you to save your balance for a later date or a specific Uber Eats order.