UBER use in USA

Ian1961

Can i ask, if i start an account in the UK before travelling to America, are there any issues i might need to be aware of while travelling there and using their cars?

bagand96

Your Uber account will work in the USA just as it works here.

One thing to be aware of is that depending on what card you have registered, your bank may charge foreign transaction fees etc.  You could mitigate this by using a card that has no foreign spending fees like Halifax Clarity or Starling Bank.

You could try Lyft.  Just like Uber, and you'd be able to get free credit for signing up.  Handy to have a second option in case Uber is very busy - my friends in the US prefer Lyft - I think they have better corporate responsibility.

SweetPotatoPie

I tend to use PayPal as my method of payment in the USA for Uber. Saves linking a bank card and I’ve never noticed it be a poor exchange rate. 

bleepandbooster

We use Lyft and pay by PayPal......Great service and up till now, never had a problem.
Cofion
David

Ian1961

Thanks for the replies, i do have the Starling account which is basically for this trip, good suggestion to have a back up firm in case.

bradders1983

Ian1961 said:

Can i ask, if i start an account in the UK before travelling to America, are there any issues i might need to be aware of while travelling there and using their cars?

Just a general rule for all taxis (including Uber) but on top of the fare, some airports charge taxis a fee to collect from their property which then is added on top of the cost.