What happens when you send a gift on Uber?

Gift card credits will apply to your recipients' next ride or meal for delivery by default. There are no gift card service fees or expiration dates, and any Uber credit remaining in their account after taking a ride or ordering a meal will stay in the account for future use.



When you send a gift through the Uber app—whether it's an Uber Gift Card or an Uber Eats meal—the recipient receives a notification via email and a push notification on their phone. If it is a gift card, they can "redeem" the code, which immediately adds the balance to their Uber Cash wallet, usable for both rides and food deliveries. If you send a specific "Gift Meal" via Uber Eats, the recipient will see a message like "X sent you a treat!" and can track the delivery in real-time just like a standard order. In 2026, Uber has added features that allow you to include a digital greeting card or a personalized video message with the gift. The sender is notified once the gift is opened or the meal is delivered. This system is designed to be "contactless" and instantaneous, making it a popular choice for birthdays or corporate rewards. For the sender, the charge is billed directly to their primary payment method once the gift is "sent," regardless of when the recipient chooses to use the credit.

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How much should you tip Uber drivers? Similar to tipping for other services, like getting a massage or going to the nail salon, the rule of thumb is to tip 20%, says Sokolosky. So if your ride costs $30—an average cost for a moderate trip in most cities—then you'll tip $6, for a total of $36.

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Yes, you can request an Uber for anyone anywhere. Just have your friend tell you where he/she wants to be picked up and drop your pin at that location when you request your Uber. Make sure to then send your friend the details of the ride - driver name, car make/model, and license plate number.

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Unaccompanied minors can only use Uber via an approved teen profile in an eligible city. So in any areas that doesn't have UberX Teen or teen profiles, riders under 18 can't use Uber alone. Minors can't request rides, and minors can't ride alone in an Uber even if a parent or guardian says that they requested the ride.

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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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Account sharing is not allowed. To use any Uber app, you need to register and maintain an active account.

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Tipping is optional. You are free to add a tip, and drivers are free to accept tips. How do I leave my driver a tip? The easiest way to tip your driver is through the app.

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Batched orders You may receive a request if there's another order for delivery from the same restaurant or merchant. You'll get a notification asking you to accept or decline the second order. You can pick up all your orders from the same restaurant or merchant.

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