Change your card in the Uber app in under two minutes
To change your credit card on Uber, open the app, tap your profile icon in the bottom right, select Payments, then tap the card you want to replace and choose Remove. After that, tap Add payment method and enter your new card details. Uber will charge a small amount to verify the card — usually $0.01 to $2 — and credit it back to your account within a few days.
You can also add multiple cards to your account and switch between them before each ride. This is useful if you want to use different cards for different purposes, or if one card is temporarily unavailable.
Key Takeaways
- You remove your old card and add a new one through the Payments section of your Uber profile, all within the app.
- Uber verifies new cards with a small temporary charge that gets refunded within a few days.
- You can keep multiple cards on file and choose which one to use before you request a ride.
- If your card is declined during a ride, you can add a new payment method when ready through the app.
Step-by-step: removing your old card
Open the Uber app and tap your profile icon — it appears as a circle with your initial or photo in the bottom right corner of the screen. From the menu that opens, select Payments.
You will see a list of all payment methods on file. Find the card you want to remove, tap it, and then tap Remove. Confirm the removal when prompted. If this is your only payment method, Uber will ask you to add a new one before you can complete a ride.
Step-by-step: adding your new card
From the Payments screen, tap Add payment method. Select Credit or debit card from the options shown.
Enter your card number, expiration date, and CVV (the three-digit security code on the back). Add your billing zip code. Tap Add card when you are done. Uber will process a small verification charge — typically between $0.01 and $2 — to confirm the card is valid. This charge will be refunded to your account within three to five business days.
Once the card is added, you can use it when ready for rides, even before the verification charge posts back.
What to do if verification fails
If Uber cannot verify your new card, you will see an error message in the app. The most common reasons are a mistyped number, an expired card, or a card that your bank has flagged as suspicious.
Check that you entered the card number, expiration date, and zip code correctly. If the information is correct, contact your bank to ask whether they blocked the verification charge. Some banks decline small test charges by default. Once your bank approves it, try adding the card to Uber again.
If the card still will not verify after two or three attempts, try a different card or contact Uber support through the app by tapping your profile icon, then Help, then Account and settings.
Using multiple cards on your account
You can store as many cards as you want on your Uber account. Each time you request a ride, the app will show you which card is set as your default, and you can tap to switch to a different one before confirming your ride.
To set a default card, go to Payments, tap the card you want to use most often, and select Make default. Uber will use this card for all future rides unless you manually change it before requesting.
If your card is declined during a ride
If your card is declined after you have already requested a ride, Uber will notify you in the app. You have until the end of your trip to add a new payment method or switch to a different card.
Tap the notification, go to Payments, and add a new card or select an existing one. Once you have updated your payment method, the charge will process. If you do not update your payment method by the end of the ride, Uber may suspend your account until the fare is paid.
Changing your card on the Uber website
You can also change your card by logging into your Uber account on a computer. Go to uber.com, sign in, and click your profile icon in the top right. Select Payments from the menu.
From there, you can remove cards, add new ones, and set a default payment method using the same steps as the app. The website process takes slightly longer because you have to type on a keyboard, but it works the same way.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to add a new card?
You can add a card and use it for a ride within minutes. The verification charge Uber processes to confirm the card is valid takes three to five business days to appear back in your account, but you do not have to wait for that refund to use the card.
Will changing my card affect my Uber rewards or account history?
No. Your account, ride history, ratings, and any rewards or credits stay the same when you change your payment method. Only the card you use to pay changes.
Can I use a debit card instead of a credit card?
Yes. Uber accepts both credit and debit cards. The process to add a debit card is identical to adding a credit card — enter the card number, expiration date, CVV, and billing zip code.
What if I want to delete all my cards from Uber?
You can remove all cards from your account, but you must add at least one payment method before you can request a ride. Uber will not let you complete a trip without a valid payment method on file.
Does Uber charge a fee to change my card?
No. Changing your card is free. The only charge is the small verification amount Uber processes when you add a new card, and that amount is refunded within a few days.