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The case for business profiles: less admin, more perks for your team

Your employees are expensing rides and meals for work. But are they getting as much as they could back for it?

In a recent webinar, we discussed why the differences between personal and business profiles—and the benefits of using the latter—matter more than you think. Here’s what you need to know.

The hidden cost of personal profiles

When employees use personal accounts for business expenses, everyone loses—finance teams, employees, and the company’s bottom line.

The invisible spend companies might not see

Business travel is rebounding fast and projected to hit $1.57 trillion in 2025, according to GBTA. The average business trip now costs around $1,771 per traveler. Yet a lot of the ground travel and Uber Eats expenses still flow through personal Uber accounts.

For finance teams, that means limited insight into real‑time spending, manual receipt collection, and the fact that up to 19% of expense reports contain mistakes. Policy violations often surface only after reimbursements are filed, requiring even more administrative effort.

Employees feel the pain, too: tedious expense submissions, uncertainty about what’s allowed or not, and potentially delayed reimbursements. Plus, people probably don’t even realize the rewards they could be missing out on when using personal profiles instead of business ones.

Not using an Uber for Business profile means:

  • Your team gets the standard ride experience with no pricing limits
  • Your office has no visibility into spending or usage patterns
  • Your travelers are missing out on Uber for Business exclusives

Operations, expensing, and rewards

When employees are both connected to and actively using an Uber for Business profile, your team gains:

  • Automatic expense capture and reporting
  • Built‑in policy checks before booking
  • Real‑time finance dashboards
  • Customizable limits by cost center, ride type, or time of day

Employee rewards that go further

Free 12‑month Uber One¹ membership (a $95‑plus annual value) is included for employees linked to Uber for Business:

  • Up to 6% back in Uber One credits on eligible rides (5%in Canada)
  • $0 delivery fees on eligible orders
  • Up to 10% off eligible rides and deliveries
  • Access to exclusive promotions and experiences

These perks apply automatically whenever employees take eligible trips under their business profile.

Earn twice the rewards with Uber partnerships

Uber for Business extends employee value through airline and hotel partnerships like these:

Delta Air Lines²

  • 6 miles per $1 on Uber Reserve rides
  • 4 miles per $1 on Premium Uber rides
  • 2 miles per $1 on airport rides and $40+ Uber Eats orders

Marriott Bonvoy³

  • 3 points per $1 on Premium Uber rides
  • 6 points per $1 on Uber Eats deliveries to Marriott properties
  • 2 points per $1 on other Uber Eats orders over $25
  • 1,000 bonus points just for linking accounts

A single airport ride can now deliver 6 percent in Uber One credit and double airline miles. A dinner delivery while traveling adds more hotel points. Over time, ordinary business activities turn into meaningful personal rewards—without costing the company more.

Turn travel spend into long‑term value

With automated tracking and real‑time policy enforcement, finance teams gain immediate oversight and control. Employees enjoy enhanced rewards with every eligible ride or meal, while overall compliance improves naturally—without adding cost or complexity.

Ready to see rewards? Get started with Uber for Business today and access the full conversation about all the ways an Uber for Business profile pays off.

¹Benefits available only where Uber operates for eligible stores and rides marked with the Uber One icon. Other fees & taxes apply, but do not count towards order minimums or Uber One credits benefits. Receive $0 Delivery Fee on standard delivery within at least 3 miles, and discounted Service Fee, from participating stores when you meet the order minimums shown on the storefront. Additional and optional fees may be charged for Priority Delivery and Long Range Delivery. Where applicable, Uber One credits are earned after completion of eligible rides and expire 60 days after being added to your wallet. Subject to change. View the Renewable Membership T&Cs.

²Offer for 2x miles on Qualifying Transactions in the US valid only for eligible Uber for Business users who link their Uber account to the Uber x Delta Loyalty Program and complete a Qualifying Transaction using such Uber for Business account. Excludes promotions, discounts, taxes, fees, mandatory additional charges, service charges, tips, other non-food/beverage/grocery charges, and restricted items. Offer cannot be transferred and is subject to change or cancellation in Uber and Delta’s sole discretion. Void where prohibited by law. Additional terms apply; go here for full terms. Offer subject to the Uber and Delta Program Terms, which can be found at uber.com/delta.

³Points are not awarded on tips, taxes, or fees. The US must be the primary country, and the current location must be in the US.

To participate in the Marriott Uber loyalty initiative, you must link your Marriott Bonvoy™ account to your Uber account associated with a US phone number, and your account must be in good standing. Once you link your accounts, you can earn Marriott Bonvoy Points on Qualifying Transactions. A “Qualifying Transaction” means (i) a ride booked and completed with Uber Reserve, (ii) a ride taken with UberXL, Uber Black, Uber SUV, or Uber Comfort, (iii) a Food Delivery order placed with an eligible merchant through Uber Eats in an amount of US$40 or more (excluding taxes, fees, and tips), or (iv) a Grocery order placed with an eligible merchant through Uber Eats in an amount of US$40 or more (excluding taxes, fees, and tips), in each case, that occurs in the United States with an eligible and linked account. Some exclusions may apply to ride types, or profiles/trips/orders that are associated with Family, Teen, or Guest accounts, and are in Uber’s sole discretion. Marriott Bonvoy points earned for Qualifying Transactions will be in accordance with the terms below and based on US dollars spent before promotions and discounts, excluding taxes, fees, and tips. By linking your account, you consent to Uber sharing your trip or order details with Marriott Bonvoy. If you no longer wish to participate in this offer, you may unlink your account at any time in the Uber app. After you link your Marriott Bonvoy account to your Uber account, for all Qualifying Transactions you will receive (as applicable): (i) 3 Marriott Bonvoy Points for each dollar spent before promotions and discounts, excluding taxes, fees, and tips, on UberXL, Uber Black, Uber SUV, and Uber Comfort rides, (ii) 2 Marriott Bonvoy Points for each dollar spent before promotions and discounts, excluding taxes, fees, and tips, on Reserve rides, (iii) 2 Marriott Bonvoy Points for each dollar spent before promotions and discounts, excluding taxes, fees, and tips, on eligible Food or Grocery orders to an eligible Residence Inn location, and (iv) 1 Marriott Bonvoy Point for each dollar spent before promotions and discounts, excluding taxes, fees, and tips, on Food Delivery and Grocery orders made using Uber Eats.

After you link your Marriott Bonvoy account to your Uber account, if such Uber account is a valid and qualifying Uber One member, your Marriott Bonvoy account will be eligible for an automatic upgrade to Marriott Bonvoy Silver Status, subject to any applicable Marriott terms.

In addition to these terms, you are subject to any terms and conditions shown upon enrollment, and the Uber Terms of Use and the Marriott Bonvoy Program Rules. Uber and Marriott International reserve the right to change or terminate the Marriott Uber loyalty initiative, or change the number of Marriott Bonvoy Points that you may earn and the activities for which you may earn Marriott Bonvoy Points, at any time and in their sole discretion. Uber or Marriott International may also unlink accounts, terminate or revoke points, or amend a user’s loyalty status as a result of: termination or suspension of the Marriott Uber loyalty initiative; termination or suspension of an Uber and/or Marriott account; suspected fraud or misuse; technical glitches or errors that result in an incorrect point award; or any changes in eligibility. Terms and conditions are subject to change.

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