How to check your Uber / Uber Eats gift card balance
How to check your Uber / Uber Eats gift card balance on the official site, by phone or in store — plus activation, fees, expiry and scams to avoid.
Quick answer: Check your Uber / Uber Eats gift card balance in the Uber / Uber Eats app. You will need: Uber account; gift code. Enter the card number and PIN only on uber.com.
What you need
- Uber account
- Gift code
Check your Uber / Uber Eats gift card balance online
- Uber offers no public checker for unredeemed cards. Redeem the card in your own app.
- In the Uber or Uber Eats app, tap Account, then Wallet.
- Tap + Gift Card, then Enter Gift Code, and type the code.
- The value is added to Uber Cash, and your balance shows in Wallet.
Other ways to check the balance
- In the app: add the card to your Uber / Uber Eats account in the official app to see the balance any time.
- On your receipt: the balance remaining after each purchase is usually printed on the receipt.
Activating an Uber / Uber Eats gift card
Activated at purchase. The value is added to your account when you redeem the code.
Fees and expiry
Uber says its gift cards never expire. You can add up to $1,000 in gift card credit to an account.
Where to buy Uber / Uber Eats gift cards
gifts.uber.com, grocery stores, big-box retailers.
Tips
- The balance works on both rides and Uber Eats.
- Redeem only to your own account.
Uber / Uber Eats gift card FAQs
How do I check my Uber / Uber Eats gift card balance?
You can check it app. You will usually need uber account and gift code.
How do I activate an Uber / Uber Eats gift card?
Activated at purchase. The value is added to your account when you redeem the code.
Do Uber / Uber Eats gift cards expire or have fees?
Uber says its gift cards never expire. You can add up to $1,000 in gift card credit to an account.
Is it safe to use a third-party gift card balance checker?
Avoid them. Enter your card number and PIN only on uber.com, in its official app, or in store. Third-party checkers can capture the numbers and drain the card.
What should I do if my Uber / Uber Eats gift card has a zero balance I didn't spend?
Contact Uber / Uber Eats customer service straight away with the card, the receipt and the purchase details. Card-draining fraud — where numbers are copied before the card is sold — is common; the sooner you report it the better the chance of recovery.
Can I get cash back for a small remaining balance?
Sometimes. Several US states require cash back for small balances — California, for example, for balances under $15 (raised from $10 in April 2026) — and some Canadian provinces have similar rules. Ask at the till or contact the brand.
Sources: help.uber.com · help.uber.com.