What if Uber never picked me up and charged me?

If you're sure that you've been charged for a ride you never took, or you were overcharged, you can contact Uber customer service to dispute the charge over the company website or via the mobile app. If it is clear that you were wrongly charged, then you will receive a refund.



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You can also report issues with a charge by going to the ride receipt that is associated with the charge.
  1. In the Uber app, go to Account > Activity > Select the trip > Scroll to Help section and Select Get ride help.
  2. To cancel Uber One: In the Uber app, tap Account > Uber One.


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  1. You can report unexpected charges in the Uber app or at help.uber.com.
  2. Go to the help section at the bottom of each ride receipt to contact Uber.
  3. A $9.99 charge for Uber One, a monthly subscription that you can cancel in Account > Uber One.
  4. If you suspect fraud, contact your cardholder first to prevent further fraud.


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24/7 customer support
  1. Tap Help in the app menu.
  2. Find the topic matching your concern.
  3. Let us know how we can help.


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If you suspect fraud associated with your account, such as being charged for a ride you didn't take, you may also be eligible to receive a refund. All refund disputes are investigated by Uber and determined on a case-by-case basis. Uber Eats requires you to cancel your order to receive a refund.

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You can submit a request for a refund or a general complaint about your ride to Uber's customer service team at help.uber.com or in the app within 30 days of encountering an issue.

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A typical case is resolved within three to five days, she said. Even the strikes system can be superseded by Uber executives who may be motivated to keep as many drivers on the road as possible, investigators said.

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Be aware - Uber is still keeping track and using that information against you to force you to take every ride. If you dont, after an extensive time out, they will further punish you with very short rides over and over.

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Your Uber app processes payment for any trip you take. Before requesting a ride, use your app to add a payment method of your choice to your account. When a trip ends, your preferred payment method will be charged.

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After you take your first trip, you may see amounts listed as 'pending' on your bank statement or transaction history. These are authorisation holds – amounts of money that we use to verify your payment method. They are immediately voided by Uber, but they may take a few days to be released by your bank.

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To make sure your card has sufficient funds available to cover the cost of a trip, we might charge you the upfront price of a trip before it's completed.

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If someone uses my credit card to call Uber, can Uber tell me the name of the person? No. Anytime a credit card is used in a suspected fraudulent manner, very little information about the person is given, even if the company has the person's full bio in front of them. The reason is simple.

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Why do I have two charges for the same trip? This can happen if you change your destination while you are on your trip, which may cause the final fare to be higher than the initial authorization amount. If a second authorization hold for the final full amount is unsuccessful, your bill may be split into two receipts.

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The best way to Uber contact customer service and get help is in the Trips and Help section of the app. You can report an issue with your ride, ask for a refund or fare adjustment, report a complaint about your driver, or handle any other issue that you might have with Uber.

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How to Contact Uber Via Email in 3 Steps
  1. Log in to Your Uber Account. Open the web browser of your choice and go to Uber.com. ...
  2. Find Your Help Topic. To email Uber about a specific issue, click where it says “Help” in the upper righthand corner. ...
  3. Use the Contact Form to Email Uber.


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By dialing the toll-free number 1-833-USE-UBER (1-833-873-8237) in the U.S., customers can speak with an agent in English or Spanish to request a ride on-demand or reserve one for a future trip. Uber has piloted ride-hailing via phone before.

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