Virtual card for Uber
Can I pay for Uber with a virtual card?
Yes. A VCCBuy virtual card works for Uber the same way a plastic Visa or Mastercard does: enter the card number, expiry date and security code at checkout. The card spends from a balance you fund with USDT, USDC, ETH and other coins.
How Uber charges your card
People use Uber for rides and deliveries. Uber places a temporary authorisation for the estimated fare when you request a ride, then replaces it with the final charge after the trip.
Which card to use
We suggest the Visa Classic. Fares are small and frequent, which suits the entry-level card.
| Issue fee | $9.99, paid once |
|---|---|
| Top-up fee | 3% top-up fee |
| Monthly limit | Up to $5,000 monthly spend |
How to set it up
- Create an account and deposit crypto. Sign up, then send USDT, USDC, ETH or another supported coin to your deposit address. Your balance is credited in dollars once the transfer is confirmed.
- Buy the Visa Classic. Pay the $9.99 issue fee from your balance. The card number, expiry date and security code appear in your dashboard.
- Add the card to Uber. Open the payment settings in Uber, choose to add a card, and enter the details along with the billing name and address shown on your card.
Tips for Uber
- The authorisation and the final charge can both appear briefly. The hold is released.
- Keep a little more than the estimated fare on the card, since the final amount can differ.
- Tips added after the ride are charged separately.
Questions about Uber payments
Why does Uber show two charges for one ride?
One is the temporary authorisation for the estimate and the other is the final fare. The authorisation drops off.
Why was my Uber request declined?
The card balance was below the estimated fare at the moment of the request.
VCCBuy is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Uber. Billing behaviour is described as it typically works and can change. Each merchant decides which cards it accepts.