Is Uber cash real money?

Yes, you can pay with cash. Before requesting a trip, go to the Payment section in the app and select Cash. At the end of your trip, pay cash directly to your driver. This is available in selected markets.



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Uber Cash is a separate payment option offered within the app where users can pool their budget for all Uber products, from bike-sharing to food delivery, into one account. To top up this account, customers transfer money from their debit, credit or gift cards into their Uber Cash account.

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Tap on Cash under the Uber Cash section. If you have a balance, tap on Transfer to Bank or Transfer to Card to move the money out of your Uber Cash balance and into your bank account or debit card.

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Using Uber Cash is pretty straightforward. Think of it as a store credit or “Uber money.” To start, you'll reload your Uber Cash balance using a credit card, Google Pay, or another payment method. Then, when you order an Uber ride, you can use your Uber Cash balance to pay for it, either in full or partially.

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How long does it take to access my money? If you're loading earnings to your debit card, in most instances you'll receive your cash right away. If you're transferring earnings to a bank account, processing times can vary depending on your bank. Some banks may take a few days to make your funds available.

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Uber Cash is a stored value account that you can use to pay for your Uber rides. You can add money to it and grow your balance over time. On the other hand, Uber's cash payment option is just that…an option to pay for your ride using cash instead of credit or debit. What if I don't have enough Uber Cash?

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Any Uber Cash balance purchased in the form of an exchange for a cash-paid trip is non-refundable.

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Are there limits on how much I can cash out? You will always receive your weekly earnings through the default scheduled payout with no limit. If you choose one of our faster cash out options: Instant - you are able to cash out up to 5 times per day and up to a total of $1700 per week (resets every Monday).

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We will always provide a full refund of the upfront price you were charged at the time you requested your trip if you decide to cancel it. If you were charged a cancellation fee, this might not be included in the refund. The refund can take up to 7 business days to process, depending on your bank issuer.

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How to buy Uber Cash?
  1. Make sure you are using the latest version of the Uber App.
  2. Open the Uber App, then select the Menu icon in the upper left corner of the home screen.
  3. Select Wallet.
  4. Select on the + Add funds option.
  5. Choose One-time purchase.
  6. Select the amount you want to add.
  7. Select the Confirm button.


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With your Uber Rewards membership, you may be able to redeem reward points for $5 Uber Cash when you earn 500 points. And you can get up to 5% off on funds you add to your balance. That means you pay less and get more. See Benefits Terms for details.

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If you need a ride home and have no money, you can:
  1. Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211.org to ask about free ride services that can pick you up in an emergency.
  2. If you are not sober, you can contact AAA, as many local clubs offer free rides home.
  3. Get a free ride with Uber or Lyft if you are a new user.


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We issue authorization holds as a way to better protect against fraud that may result from unauthorized card usage. You may see an authorization hold if you recently added a new payment method, or if you haven't used Uber in a while.

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