How to Add a Tip for Your Driver or Courier in Uber and Uber Eats Apps

Key takeaways:

  • You can easily add a tip for your Uber driver or Uber Eats courier through the app
  • Tips can be added during the ride/delivery or after it’s completed, up to 30 days later
  • 100% of the tip goes directly to the driver or courier
  • You have the option to change the tip amount within a certain time window after the ride/delivery

Tipping your Uber driver or Uber Eats courier is a great way to show your appreciation for their service. Fortunately, adding a tip is quick and easy to do right through the Uber or Uber Eats app on your smartphone. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to tip, when you can add or change a tip, and answers to other common tipping questions.

How to Tip Your Uber Driver

The easiest and most convenient way to tip your Uber driver is through the app. Here’s how:

  1. At the end of your ride, rate your driver. You’ll then be given the option to add a tip.
  2. Select a preset tip amount ($1, $3, $5) or enter a custom amount.
  3. Confirm the tip amount and you’re done! The tip will be charged to your payment method on file.

You can also add a tip up to 30 days after a ride:

  1. Go to “Your Trips” in the app menu
  2. Select the ride you want to tip
  3. Tap “Add a tip” and enter the amount
  4. Confirm the tip to complete the process

Tipping Your Uber Eats Courier

Adding a tip for your Uber Eats delivery is very similar:

  1. After your order is delivered, open the app to rate the delivery
  2. Select a preset tip percentage or enter a custom amount
  3. Confirm the tip and it will be charged to your payment method

You can add a tip before placing your order at checkout, when the order is delivered, or up to 7 days after delivery in the “Orders” section of the app.

Changing a Tip Amount

If you want to adjust a tip you’ve already given, Uber allows you to change it within a certain timeframe:

  • For rides, you can increase a tip up to 30 days after the trip
  • For Uber Eats, you can adjust a tip up to 1 hour after delivery if added at checkout, or up to 7 days after if added post-delivery

To change a tip, go to “Your Trips” or “Orders”, select the ride/delivery, and tap to add to or adjust the tip amount.

Where Do the Tips Go?

100% of your tip goes directly to the driver or courier. Uber does not take any fees out of tips. The tip is paid out to the driver or courier on top of their regular earnings.

Other Tipping FAQs

Are tips required?

No, tipping is completely optional. However, it is a great way to thank your driver or courier for excellent service.

Can I tip in cash?

Yes, you can tip your driver or courier with cash if you prefer. However, tipping through the app is more convenient and ensures the tip is properly recorded and paid out.

Do I need to rate my driver/courier to tip?

Yes, you need to provide a rating before you’re given the tipping option in the app. But you can provide a rating without adding a tip if you prefer.

Can I use Uber credits or gift cards to tip?

Yes, if you have Uber credits or an Uber gift card added to your account, it can be used to cover the tip amount. However, promotions cannot be used for tips.

Tipping your Uber driver or Uber Eats courier is an easy way to show thanks for a job well done. With the in-app tipping feature, 100% of your tip goes directly to the person who served you. So the next time you take an Uber ride or order Uber Eats, consider adding a little extra to show your appreciation!