Uber Charges an Extra Fee Unless Settings Are Changed

Uber will charge you extra if you don’t change one setting. Uber will quietly take 1.5% from every trip you book to the Eurozone if this setting is not changed.

The following applies to anyone:

• Banking in one country, living in another
• Traveling across borders
• Visit any Eurozone country when you are outside

Uber alert: sneaky 1.5% charge quietly stinging travelers in Europe

One tiny setting could save you cash on every ride – here’s how to stop Uber from charging you extra fees.

You may be living in Spain, going to Paris for a long weekend, or heading to the Algarve. A little bit of sun? You may be charged for using Uber abroad. extra – Many people don’t know it.

Uber has a little-known setting hidden in its app that could cause problems. Costing You can save an extra 1.5% on every ride thanks to automatic currency exchange fees. It’s subtle, Sneaky is the best way to describe it Adds up fast – You may find it difficult to move between countries or the Eurozone for work, or if you are traveling or moving around.

You can cancel your Uber account is tied You will be affected by this, regardless of whether you are using GBP or USD, CAD or EUR.

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How it works

Uber will charge you automatically in your own currency when you book a ride abroad. Sounds convenient, right?

Well, not quite – because Uber then adds a 1.5% conversion fee Top. It’s them You can find out more about it here. Rate plus their You can also read about the other ways to get in touch with us. Fees are included in the final price.

So if your ride in Madrid or Lisbon should cost €20, you could You will end up paying Uber’s rates and fees are significantly higher Quietly baked The bill is a good example.

You’re still paying more for the same thing, whether you pay in dollars in Paris or in pounds in Palma. ride – Not getting any additional benefits.

Example: Real-world impact

Uber: Say your Uber account Set USD The following are some examples of how to get started: Take a ride to Marbella. Uber will convert the price to dollars, instead of charging in euros. Your Own rate – Add 1.5% to the total for service.

At checkout, you’ll barely notice. Your card and your travel budget will be affected. This is a fee that nobody asked for but millions pay without knowing.

Save money with three simple taps

Here’s the good news – avoiding this pointless fee is ridiculously easy. You can also contact us by clicking here. You can also read more about the benefits of using Need to adjust one setting on the app

1. Open the Uber app and go to ‘Wallet’
2. Tap ‘Set preferred currency’
3. Choose ‘Always pay in the local currency’

That’s it. You can now contact your bank or credit card provider. exchange – Most offer lower rates without the surcharge.

Uber Says

Uber’s official support page admits the following:

If you pay for your ticket in your own currency, there may be a fee of 1.5% added to the fare.

This disclaimer has been buried deep – Worst of the worst all – There’s no warning given before you confirm your ride.

Who’s affected – and why it matters now

Uber accounts linked to pounds or euros, US dollars or Canadian Dollars, and travelling in another currency are at risk of this fee.

Included in this is:

• Accounts linked to accounts in another country by people living in a country
• Frequent travellers, digital nomads
• Visitors from the US, UK and Canada
• Banks that accept foreign residents

Millions of people are paying too much for their travels in Europe.

Bottom line: don’t let Uber drive you around.

You can move abroad if you live or work there Countries of EuropeDon’t allow Uber to steal money from your trip. You can change your settings to avoid the 1.5% surcharge and save more money for your morning cocktail or evening cocktail.

Even small savings can go a long ways in an age of rising costs.

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