Can you use an Uber without a credit card in Canada?
If you don’t have access to a credit card, can you still use Uber in Canada? Perhaps a less-than-stellar credit score has hampered your ability to secure a credit card, but fear not. After all, you can conveniently pay for your Uber rides in numerous other ways.
How to pay for Uber without a credit card
In order to add a payment method to Uber, click on “Account”, then “Wallet” and “Add payment method or redeem a gift card”. Next, you just have to set up one of those alternative payment methods.?
Prepaid Credit Cards
Naturally, Uber defaults to payment via a credit card. The app accepts all major credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard and American Express and that includes prepaid credit cards. As a result, if you don’t have a traditional credit card, you can link a prepaid card to your Uber account..
Debit Visa Cards
Visa Debit cards draw funds directly from your bank account, offering a great alternative to credit cards for using Uber. They bypass the need for credit checks and get accepted wherever Visa does. Merely enter your Visa Debit details into the Uber app and you’re all set.?
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Mastercard Debit Cards
MasterCard Debit cards also allow you to access Uber without a credit card. By directly accessing your bank account’s funds, they avoid any credit check concerns. Anyone who accepts MasterCard will also take its version of debit, including Uber. To use it, just input your MasterCard Debit details into the Uber app and never think about it again.
PayPal?
Uber also accepts PayPal as a payment option in Canada. If you prefer to pay for your rides this way, you can link your payment account to your Uber account. Once connected, either app will pay for your ride fares instead of your credit or debit card. This convenient option works for those who like to use PayPal for their online transactions.?
Uber Gift Cards
If you want a prepaid payment option for your Uber rides, you can consider using Uber gift cards. Of course, you can purchase them online or at select retailers across Canada. Once you’ve bought one, you can add it to your Uber account and use it to pay for your rides. Gift cards work well for those who budget their Uber rides or give the gift of transportation to someone else.
This article is the shortened version of an article originally published on Hardbacon.ca by Arthur Dubois under the title "Can you use an Uber without a credit card in Canada?".