Uber is partnering with Flutterwave to introduce Uber Cash in Africa. The service will be available in specific sub-Saharan countries for the first time in the coming weeks.
1. What is Uber Cash?
- Uber Cash is a digital wallet that allows users to prepay for services in the Uber app.
- Users can pay for Uber rides, Uber Eats, Uber Connect, and other services that are available in the Uber app.
- Uber Cash allows users to pre-load their Uber wallets so they don’t overspend.
2. Who Can Use Uber Cash?
Uber Cash is available within the Uber app and is accessible to all riders. In Africa, Uber Cash is available in:
- Ghana
- Nigeria
- Kenya
- South Africa
- Uganda.
3. How to Use Uber Cash
- Open the Uber app menu and choose Payment.
- Choose Add Funds and select an amount to add to your Uber Cash balance.
- Select your payment method, then tap Purchase.
4. How to Add Funds to Uber Cash
There are different ways of adding funds to your Uber wallet, with options specific to your country.
- For Nigeria, you can add funds through mobile money and Verve Card.
- In Kenya, you can add funds through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and M-Pesa.
- In South Africa, you get to use EFT.
- Users in other countries can choose from PayPal, debit/credit cards and retail points of sale across many cities.
- You can also top up Uber Cash using gift cards and proceeds from the Uber Rewards programme.
5. Can You Pay For Uber With Cash?
Yes, although Uber Cash provides a seamless and secure payment method.
6. What is Flutterwave?
Flutterwave is an online payments service provider. They make it easy for merchants to accept payments from clients all over the world.
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