Why Uber charged twice?

Sometimes your bank might notify you of two separate charges because first the funds are reserved on your card, then charged later. Check your bank statement to make sure there weren't any extra charges. If you have any other payment questions, let us know!



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On the Uber app, a rider can review their trips, click on a particular trip, and find the option to submit a dispute for the damage fee they were charged for. On the Lyft app, a rider can review their ride trips, tap “Get Help” and “Request a Review” for the additional fee that was charged to them.

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What looks like an extra or duplicate charge on a trip is likely an authorization hold. At the start of a trip, Uber may place a temporary authorization hold for the upfront price of the trip on your payment method. This also includes trips that are later canceled.

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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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What looks like an extra or duplicate charge on a trip is likely an authorization hold. At the start of a trip, Uber may place a temporary authorization hold for the upfront price of the trip on your payment method.

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If you contact Uber through help.uber.com, our support team will get back to you within 24 hours. You'll receive a notification on your phone (if you have notifications enabled) letting you know that you've received a response.

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Even if you used a credit or debit card, it may still be difficult to trace the purchase as Uber does not provide detailed information about transactions. If you suspect that someone has used your card without your permission, contact your bank or credit card company immediately.

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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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Uber charges based on the time and distance of the trip, according to the company's website, and heavy traffic can result in heftier fees.

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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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To chat with customer support, in the app go to Account ? Help ? Help With an Order. Select an order, then your issue, to connect. There is no longer a support email address for Uber Eats, but you can DM @Uber_Support on Twitter.

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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 long does it take for the hold to be reversed? Uber reverses the hold immediately after your trip ends. This normally takes 3-5 business days to reflect in your account.

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How to change or cancel your scheduled ride
  1. Tap your profile icon in the top right corner.
  2. Tap “Trips.”
  3. Tap the button in the top right and select “Upcoming” from the dropdown menu.
  4. Select the trip you'd like to change or cancel.
  5. Tap “Edit time” to change your ride, or “Cancel Ride” to cancel.


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Uber One—also known as Uber Pass in some areas—is a $9.99 monthly subscription that gives you discounts on Uber rides and Uber Eats orders. Subscriptions renew automatically. If Uber charges you $9.99, it's most likely for an Uber One or Uber Pass membership.

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Customers can request a ride by dialing 1-833-USE-UBER.

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