Uber credit, often referred to as Uber Cash, acts as a digital currency within the Uber ecosystem that can be used to pay for rides or Uber Eats orders. You can obtain credit through several methods: by purchasing it directly in the app at a discount, receiving it as a refund from a support interaction, or as a benefit from certain credit cards (like the American Express Platinum card). Once the credit is in your "Wallet," it is typically applied automatically to your next trip unless you manually toggle it off during the checkout process. In 2026, it's important to note the expiry rules: credits purchased with your own money generally do not expire, but "promotional" credits or monthly card benefits are usually "use-it-or-lose-it" and will disappear at the end of the month if not spent. Uber credits are also currency-specific, meaning if you have a balance in USD, you generally cannot use it for a ride in London or Tokyo where the local currency is different. You can always check your current balance and see if any portions have upcoming expiration dates by visiting the "Wallet" tab in the Uber app.