Get more out of Uber with American Express
Gold Card Members get up to $120 in Uber Cash annually ($10 each month) to use on rides and orders in the US when an Amex Card is selected to pay for the transaction. Terms apply .‡
Platinum Card Members get up to $200 in Uber Cash annually ($15 each month, plus a $20 bonus in December) to use on rides and orders in the US when an Amex Card is selected to pay for the transaction. Terms apply.‡
Platinum Card Members also become Uber VIPs and get access to top-rated drivers, where available.
FAQs - Uber Cash Benefits
- How can I switch which Uber account gets the Amex Benefit in Uber Cash?
- Delete the Card from the Uber account that you don’t wish to receive the Amex Benefit from
- Add the Card as a payment method on the Uber account where you do wish to receive the Amex Benefit. If the Card is already on this account, skip this step.
- Complete steps 1 and 2 by 12am ET on the 1st of the month. The Amex Benefit will switch accounts for the new month.
- How will I receive my Amex Benefit with an American Express® Platinum Card?
You can receive up to $200 in your Uber Cash balance annually by adding your American Express® Platinum Card as a payment method on your Uber account. The Amex Benefit is distributed to your Uber Cash balance in monthly increments of $15, plus a $20 bonus in December (for $35 total in December). Your Amex Benefit in Uber Cash can be used for eligible rides and orders in the US where Uber Cash is accepted. In addition to having Uber Cash toggled on, an American Express Card must be selected as the payment method for your transaction to redeem Uber Cash received through the Amex Benefit.
- How will I receive my Amex Benefit with an American Express® Gold Card?
You can receive up to $120 in your Uber Cash balance annually by adding your American Express® Gold Card as a payment method on your Uber account. The Amex Benefit is distributed to your Uber Cash balance in monthly increments of $10. Your Amex Benefit in Uber Cash can be used for eligible rides and orders in the US where Uber Cash is accepted. In addition to having Uber Cash toggled on, an American Express Card must be selected as the payment method for your transaction to redeem Uber Cash received through the Amex Benefit.
- What if my Amex Benefit isn’t enough to cover the cost of my ride or Eats order?
When your Amex Benefit isn’t enough to cover the cost of the ride or order, the Amex Card in your Uber wallet selected for the transaction will be charged the difference. If Uber is unable to use the Amex Card in your Uber wallet to complete the transaction, the Amex Benefit will not be applied and another available payment method in your Uber wallet will be charged for the transaction.
- How does the Amex Benefit work in the app?
Uber Rides
- After adding your destination, select your ride of choice
- Make sure Uber Cash is toggled on and you see Uber Cash listed above the confirmation button
- Select an American Express Card as the payment method for your ride to redeem the Amex Benefit
- Tap on the confirmation button to request your ride
Uber Eats
- Create an order in the Uber Eats app
- Select Go to Checkout
- Before placing your order, make sure Uber Cash is toggled on and is displayed as a payment method
- Select an American Express Card as the payment method for your order to redeem the Amex Benefit
- Review and place your order
To find your Uber Cash balance, tap the account icon in the bottom right corner of your app and your balance will be visible on the next screen.
- How do I ensure that my American Express® Card is set as my default payment method in my Uber app?
- Tap Account in the bottom right corner of your app.
- Select ‘Wallet’
- Scroll down to select your ‘Ride profile’
- Under ‘Default payment’, select an American Express Card
- Keep using your Amex Uber Cash benefit on rides and orders in the US!
- Does my Amex Benefit expire?
Yes. Any unused Uber Cash received through the Amex Benefit will expire at the end of the month and will not roll over to the following month.
‡Terms and conditions
$200 Uber Cash
Basic Card Members on a Consumer Platinum or Centurion account and Additional Centurion Members are eligible for $15 Uber Cash each month plus an additional $20 Uber Cash in December, and Uber VIP where available (“Amex Benefit”). To receive the Amex Benefit, you must have downloaded the latest version of the Uber, Uber Eats and/or Postmates apps and added your eligible Platinum Card or Centurion Card as a payment method in your Uber account. To redeem the Uber Cash received through the Amex Benefit, you must select an American Express Card as the payment method for your transaction and have Uber Cash toggled on. The Amex Benefit may only be used in the United States.
To be eligible for the Amex Benefit, your Card Account must not be canceled or past due. American Express reserves the right to suspend your eligibility for the Amex Benefit if we suspect any violation or abuse. Cards added to your Uber account through a third party or electronic wallet such as Apple Pay or PayPal will not be eligible to receive the Amex Benefit. An eligible Platinum Card or Centurion Card can only receive the Amex Benefit on one Uber account. If the same Card is added to multiple Uber accounts, only the first Uber account to which the Card is added will receive the Amex Benefit. The Uber Cash received through the Amex Benefit is found within your Uber Cash balance. It may take up to 48 hours for this Uber Cash to become available in your Uber account after your eligible Card has been added to that account. If you do not see this Uber Cash in your Uber Cash balance within 48 hours from the time you enroll, call the number on the back of your Card for assistance.
To continue to receive the Amex Benefit, the details for your eligible Card must be kept up-to-date in your Uber account and your Uber, Uber Eats and/or Postmates app versions must be kept up-to-date. If your American Express Card details change, you will need to update your Card details in your Uber payment profile before the end of the current month to ensure you remain enrolled in the Amex Benefit, otherwise you may need to re-enroll to continue to receive your Amex benefit. The Uber App, and all other Uber products and services, including but not limited to Uber VIP (which is available in select cities) and Uber Cash, are governed by Uber’s terms and conditions.
In order to use the Uber Cash received through the Amex Benefit, Uber Cash must be toggled on and an American Express Card must be selected as the payment method for your transaction. The Amex Benefit may be applied to any services to which Uber permits Uber Cash to be applied. If your Uber Cash balance does not satisfy the cost of your ride or order, the Amex Card selected for the transaction will be charged for the difference.
The Amex Benefit will not apply to previous Uber transactions and cannot be used when paying with a family profile. Uber will apply Uber Cash received through the Amex Benefit at the point of sale and it will be displayed on your receipt.
Uber Cash received through the Amex Benefit expires at 11:59 PM Hawaii Standard Time on the last day of each calendar month. Unused balance in Uber Cash from your Amex Benefit will not carry over to the following month. Uber Cash received through the Amex Benefit will be applied for the month in which the transaction is completed. If a transaction is eligible for another promotion that you have added to your Uber account, the promotion will be applied before your Amex Benefit. Certain other types of balances in Uber Cash may be applied to the cost of your ride or order prior to your Amex Benefit in Uber Cash. For purposes of fulfilling this benefit, American Express will share with Uber certain information about your Card, including the Card type, and updated Card information from time to time. If you do not wish to receive the Amex Benefit, please call the number on the back of your Card. If you do not see the Uber Cash portion of the Amex Benefit in your Uber Cash balance by 5:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time on the first day of each calendar month, call the number on the back of your Card for assistance.
$120 Uber Cash
Basic Card Members on a Consumer U.S. American Express® Gold Card are eligible for $10 in Uber Cash each month ("Amex Benefit"), subject to these Terms and Conditions. To receive the Amex Benefit, you must have downloaded the latest version of the Uber, Uber Eats and/or Postmates apps and added your eligible American Express Gold Card as a payment method in your Uber account. To redeem the Uber Cash received through the Amex Benefit, you must select an American Express Card as the payment method for your transaction and have Uber Cash toggled on. The Amex Benefit may only be used in the United States.
To be eligible for the Amex Benefit, your Card Account must not be canceled or past due. American Express reserves the right to suspend your eligibility for the Amex Benefit if we suspect any violation or abuse. Cards added to your Uber account through a third party or electronic wallet such as Apple Pay or PayPal will not be eligible to receive the Amex Benefit. An eligible American Express Gold Card can only receive the Amex Benefit on one Uber account. If the same Card is added to multiple Uber accounts, only the first Uber account to which the Card is added will receive the Amex Benefit. The Uber Cash received through the Amex Benefit is found within your Uber Cash balance. It may take up to 48 hours for this Uber Cash to become available in your Uber account after your eligible Card has been added to that account. If you do not see this Uber Cash in your Uber Cash balance within 48 hours from the time you enroll, call the number on the back of your Card for assistance.
To continue to receive the Amex Benefit, the details for your eligible Card must be kept up-to-date in your Uber account and your Uber, Uber Eats and/or Postmates app versions must be kept up-to-date. If your American Express Card details change, you will need to update your Card details in your Uber payment profile before the end of the current month to ensure you remain enrolled in the Amex Benefit, otherwise you may need to re-enroll to continue to receive your Amex benefit. The Uber App, and all other Uber products and services, including but not limited to Uber Cash, are governed by Uber’s terms and conditions.
In order to use the Uber Cash received through the Amex Benefit, Uber Cash must be toggled on and an American Express Card must be selected as the payment method for your transaction. The Amex Benefit may be applied to any services to which Uber permits Uber Cash to be applied. If your Uber Cash balance does not satisfy the cost of your ride or order, the Amex Card selected for the transaction will be charged for the difference.
The Amex Benefit will not apply to previous Uber transactions and cannot be used when paying with a family profile. Uber will apply Uber Cash received through the Amex Benefit at the point of sale and it will be displayed on your receipt.
Uber Cash received through the Amex Benefit expires at 11:59 PM Hawaii Standard Time on the last day of each calendar month. Unused balance in Uber Cash from your Amex Benefit will not carry over to the following month. Uber Cash received through the Amex Benefit will be applied for the month in which the transaction is completed. If a transaction is eligible for another promotion that you have added to your Uber account, the promotion will be applied before your Amex Benefit. Certain other types of balances in Uber Cash may be applied to the cost of your ride or order prior to your Amex Benefit in Uber Cash. For purposes of fulfilling this benefit, American Express will share with Uber certain information about your Card, including the Card type, and updated Card information from time to time. If you do not wish to receive the Amex Benefit, please call the number on the back of your Card. If you do not see the Uber Cash portion of the Amex Benefit in your Uber Cash balance by 5:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time on the first day of each calendar month, call the number on the back of your Card for assistance.
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