Digital payments help ensure the well-being of you and your driver by limiting unnecessary physical contact. If you must travel, consider switching to digital options like Uber Cash, facilitated by Flutterwave, to help keep one another safe.
Uber Cash, is the stored value that is issued to you by Flutterwave, represented electronically, denominated in Ugandan Shillings, and attributed to your Account, it is basically a balance in your Uber app that works similarly to airtime for your phone. You can top up your balance with Mobile Money, Airtel Money, a bank transfer, or Barter to pay for rides and get automatic, cashless payments on every trip. No need to use a card or exchange physical cash.
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By adding funds to your Uber Cash balance, you get more digital options in how you pay for Uber. You can use the following options;
1. MTN Mobile Money
When adding funds, select Mobile Money as your payment option, enter your phone number, and follow the instructions to complete the payment.
2. Airtel Money
When adding funds, select Airtel Money as your payment option, enter your phone number, and follow the instructions to complete the payment.
3. Bank Transfer
When adding funds, select Online Banking as your payment option, choose your bank, and enter your account details to complete the payment
4. Barter
When adding funds, select Barter as your payment option, enter your phone number, and follow the instructions to complete the payment.
How it works
- Open your Uber app
- Go to Payments in your app menu to add funds to your Uber Cash balance
- Select the amount you want to top up and your preferred payment method
- While requesting a ride, change your payment method at the bottom to Uber Cash by moving the toggle to the right
Please ensure you have downloaded the latest version of the Uber app.
