Get 50% off Uber rides when you pay with Venmo
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.
The weekend is coming up, and I'm sure many of you'll be taking an Uber at some point. Why not save some money while you're at it?
Uber is sending emails to targeted customers about a new promotion that could save you 50% on your next five rides. Here's what you need to know.
You'll score 50% off each of your next 5 rides when you pay with Venmo (up to $10 per ride). You'll just need to make sure you select Venmo as your payment method before requesting a ride in the Uber app. Even better? There's no code necessary as the offer is already applied to your account. Just make sure you're actually targeted for the offer, you should see an email like the one above if you were selected.
In order to make sure you're getting the most out of your Uber rides, make sure you're using the right credit card for each ride. To help you maximize the points earned on Uber rides or enjoy some credits toward free rides, check out this guide to see which cards you should add to your purse or wallet.
The Platinum Card® from American Express is one of the best options out there for Uber perks. As an Amex Platinum cardholder, you'll receive up to $200 in Uber credits to use annually. You'll get $15 to use each month, plus a $20 bonus in December. You'll also get Uber VIP status which matches you with highly rated drivers.
Just make sure to select your card as a payment option in the Uber app. The monthly credits will then be loaded into your Uber Cash account automatically at the beginning of each month. And if you don't want to use your Uber credit on your next rideshare, you can also apply it to your next food delivery order with UberEats.
The Chase Sapphire Reserve is also a solid choice for Uber. Chase classifies Uber as a travel expense, meaning you'll earn three Ultimate Rewards points for every dollar spent with Uber.
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Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.
| 1X | Choose to earn up to 1X points on rent and mortgage payments with no transaction fee |
| 2X | Earn 2X points + the option to earn 4% back in Bilt Cash on everyday purchases |
Pros
- Choice to earn up to 1 Bilt Point per dollar spent on rent and mortgage payments
- Elevated everyday earnings with both Bilt Points and the option to earn Bilt Cash
- $400 Bilt Travel Portal hotel credit per year (up to $200 biannually)
- $200 Bilt Cash annually
- Priority Pass membership
- No foreign transaction fees
Cons
- Moderate annual fee
- Designed primarily for members seeking a premium, all-in-one card
- Earn points on housing with no transaction fee
- Choose to earn 4% back in Bilt Cash on everyday spend. Use Bilt Cash to unlock point earnings on rent and mortgage payments with no transaction fee, up to 1X.
- 2X points on everyday spend
- $400 Bilt Travel Hotel credit. Applied twice a year, as $200 statement credits, for qualifying Bilt Travel Portal hotel bookings.
- $200 Bilt Cash (awarded annually). At the end of each calendar year, any Bilt Cash balance over $100 will expire.
- Welcome bonus (subject to approval): 50,000 Bilt Points + Gold Status after spending $4,000 on everyday purchases in the first 90 days + $300 of Bilt Cash.
- Priority Pass ($469/year value). See Guide to Benefits.
- Bilt Point redemptions include airlines, hotels, future rent and mortgage payments, Lyft rides, statement credits, student loan balances, a down payment on a home, and more.