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How to Split an Uber

Share a ride and only pay for your portion

By Stefanie Fogel Stefanie Fogel Writer, Editor, Commerce Producer University of Central Florida Stefanie Fogel has written about consumer technology since 2009. Her work has appeared on Variety, Engadget, Polygon, and many other online publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 18, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Apps Best Apps Payment Services

What to Know

Request an Uber. During the ride, swipe up on the Uber app and tap your payment method.Tap Split Fare and enter the names or phone numbers of the other riders.Each rider gets a message asking them to accept the split fare. When they do, the fare is split. If not, you are charged for that person's portion. This article explains how to split an Uber ride fare by using the app to request the split from other riders. It also includes tips to try when you have trouble with the Uber app. You need the latest version of the app to split the fare.

How to Split an Uber Ride Fare

Uber introduced fare splitting in 2013, putting an end to the age-old question, "Uh, how are we paying for this?" The feature takes the hassle out of dividing the cost of a ride between passengers. It's simple to use, too! Here's how to split an Uber ride.
Request an Uber. During your trip, swipe up from the bottom of the app and tap your selected payment method. Tap Split Fare. Enter the names or phone numbers of the riders you want to split the fare with. Each rider will get a notification asking them to accept the split. Once they accept, the fare will be equally divided among the group. If someone doesn't accept the request or they don't have a valid payment method, you'll be charged for both your portion of the fare and theirs. Uber Uber charges each participating rider with a $0.25 fee to split a fare. Your receipt will show the total amounts charged to all riders. That's it!

My Uber App Isn' t Working Help

If you're running into technical issues while using the Uber app, there are few things you can try: Force quit the Uber app and restart it. Restart your phone and/or its networking settings. Uninstall and reinstall the Uber app. Log out of the app for about two minutes, then log back in. Check for any Android or iOS updates and install them, if necessary. If you're having trouble specifically with fare splitting, it's worth noting the feature might not be available for all Uber options. Also, a fare can't be split after the trip is ended. Finally, while Uber accepts various payment methods, it says Apple Pay might not work on split fares. If you use Apple Pay and want to divvy up the tab, you may need to use another payment method. You can then switch back to Apple Pay on your next trip. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Fix Google Pay Not Working Lyft vs. Uber: What's the Difference? How to Cancel Uber How to Fix It When Facebook Pay Isn't Working Which Is Cheaper: Uber or Taxi? How to Return Games on Meta (Oculus) Quest and Quest 2 What Is Lyft and How Do You Use It? 10 Best PDF Splitter Tools & Methods Splitting the Screen in Excel How to Add Money to a Venmo Balance How to Install Microsoft 365 on Your PC How to Delete Your Uber Eats Account What Is Uber Eats And How Does It Work? How to Use Fitbit Pay How to Pay Facebook Friends With Messenger How to Add Multiple Stops on Uber Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies