You can pay for rides by cash or card. To pay for rides by card, first add the card in the app. You can add up to 5 cards.

In 2026, the answer depends on your location, but Uber is primarily a cashless platform in most Western markets. In the United States, Europe, and Australia, you cannot pay for a standard Uber ride with physical cash; the fare must be charged to a digital payment method (credit card, PayPal, or Uber Cash). However, in many emerging markets (such as parts of Latin America, Africa, and India), Uber explicitly offers a "Cash" payment option in the app. Furthermore, in cities where Uber has integrated local "Yellow" or "Black" taxis into the app (Uber Taxi), the payment is still usually handled digitally through the app's interface to ensure safety and transparency. While you can always tip your driver in cash in 2026, the actual fare is almost always transacted via the app to maintain a digital record of the journey and provide security for both the driver and the rider.