How to Give Uber Credit as a Gift

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Send friends and family the gift of free Uber rides

Written by Nicole Levine, MFA

Last Updated: April 25, 2024 Fact Checked

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This wikiHow guide teaches you how to give Uber credit as a gift, either as a physical or digital gift card. Gifted Uber credit is easy for the recipient to add to their balance, and they can spend it on both future Uber rides and Uber Eats deliveries.

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The easiest way to give Uber credit as a gift is to buy a gift card in the Uber app. Both digital and physical gift cards are available.
To gift someone Uber credit, open the Uber app and go to Account > Send a gift.
You can also buy gift cards on Uber's website, in person at retail stores, and on Amazon.com.

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Using the Uber App

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Tap the Account icon in the Uber app. If you already use Uber and want to give credit to friends or family as a gift, you can easily send a virtual Uber gift card in the mobile app. You'll find the "Account" icon at the bottom-right corner.
- When you give Uber credit as a gift from the Uber app, the recipient can use the gift on Uber rides and food delivery through Uber Eats.^{[1]
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- If you'd rather send a physical gift card, see Using Uber.com.
You may have to scroll down a little to find it.

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Personalize your gift card. Select one of the gift card designs, choose an amount, and enter the recipient's name. You can choose a gift amount of $25, $50, $100, $200.
- If you want to specify a custom amount, buy a gift card on Uber's website instead.
- To add a personalized message, tap Write text.
- You can also tap Record video to record a brief video to send with your Uber gift card.
- Tap Preview gift at the bottom to see how your gift card will look.
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Place your order. Once you're happy with your gift card, tap Go to checkout at the bottom, then choose whether you want to send the credit via Message (text message, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and more) or Email, and select your payment method from the menu at the bottom.
- You can also choose to send the Uber credit Now or Schedule it to send at a specific date and time.
- To finalize your purchase, tap Buy gift.
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Send your Uber gift. Once your purchase is complete, you'll be prompted to select a messaging app (if you chose Message) or the recipient's email address. Just follow the on-screen instructions to send the Uber credit to your friend or family member.
- Once the recipient receives the digital gift card, they can tap the link in the message to apply it to their Uber account. If they don't have the Uber app or an account, they'll be prompted to download the app and sign up.

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Using Uber.com

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Go to https://www.uber.com/us/en/gift-cards/ and click Buy now. Whether you have your own Uber account or not, you can buy Uber credit online and send it as a gift to anyone! You'll be able to send the credit digitally via email or have a physical Uber gift card mailed to the recipient.
- The recipient will be able to use the Uber credit to get rides on Uber and place orders on Uber Eats.
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Select a theme and value. Many gift card designs are available, but some can only be used for digital cards. If you want to send a physical gift card, you'll need to select the black design with a white circle that says "Uber" inside.
- Uber gift cards can be $25, $50, $100, $200, or a custom amount (between $25 and $200).^{[2]
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Enter your delivery instructions.
- To email a digital Uber credit your friend or family member can redeem immediately, select Send by email and enter the person's email address. To have Uber mail a physical gift card, select Send by mail, then enter the recipient's name and address.
- You'll also have to add a gift message to accompany your Uber credit.
- Type your own name into the "From" field. This field can't be left blank.
- Choose when to send the gift card from the "Send on this date" menu.
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Click Add to cart. If you don't want to buy more Uber gift cards right now, skip to the next step. Otherwise, you can add up to 10 gift cards to your cart—just tap + Add another gift card to customize your next card.
- You can't add more than $500 worth of gift cards to your cart at once. If you need more cards, you can either create separate orders, or visit https://u4b.launchgiftcards.com/ to buy Uber gift cards in bulk.
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Complete your purchase. Enter your email address, billing address, and card information, agree to the terms, and click Confirm purchase to buy the Uber credit. Once purchased, the Uber credit will be gifted to the recipient.
- The recipient can easily redeem the Uber credit as soon as they receive it. To redeem:
  - Open the Uber or Uber Eats app and go to Account > Wallet.
  - Tap Add funds and select Gift card.
  - Enter the code and tap Add.^{[3]
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Other Ways to Gift Uber Credit

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Most stores that sell gift cards (grocery stores, pharmacies, etc.) carry Uber gift cards you can load with cash at the register. You can add $15 or more to a physical Uber gift card, and it'll work for both Uber and Uber Eats. This is handy if you want to give a gift card to someone in person or slip it inside a greeting card.
Amazon is another retailer that sells Uber gift cards, and they'll deliver them to your friends or family via email or text message. You can order gift cards of any value from $25 to $100, and unlike ordering directly through Uber, there's no cap on how much you can spend in a single order.
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Order bulk Uber gift cards for your business. If you want to reward Uber credit cards to your employees, distribute Uber gift cards as prizes, or use them as incentives for campaigns, you can place a bulk order with your Uber Business account.
- To place a bulk order for digital Uber gift cards, visit https://www.uber.com/us/en/business/features/gift-cards/ and click Get started now.^{[4]
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- If you want to order bulk physical Uber gift cards, go to https://businesses.uber.com/gift-cards-us.html, enter the amount, and click Submit.

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After I purchase an Uber gift card, does the recipient need to have a cell phone?

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Yes, the recipient will need a cell phone and an existing Uber account to use it.

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