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6 Ways You Can Save on Your Next Uber Ride!

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    In the past year, Uber has added partners including AMEX Membership Rewards, Capital One Quicksilver, and Starwood hotels.  So I’ve put together a list of ways you can currently save money on your next Uber ride.

    Here’s a Rundown of How You Can Save With Uber

    What’s Uber?

    Link:   Sign-Up for Uber

    Uber is a car service available in 58 countries.  You can request a ride from the Uber iPhone or Android app on your mobile device.  And on the app you can watch your driver’s progress to your location.

    When you sign-up for an account, you enter your credit card number.  Then all charges are done through the app, no money ever changes hands.  But you can tip the driver in cash if you want!

    Sometimes Uber is more expensive than a regular taxi (especially during busy periods), but often it’s cheaper.

    I’ve had good experiences with Uber so far.  The drivers have been friendly and the price was the same (or cheaper) than a taxi.  And I love how convenient it is to order a ride from your phone!

    6 Ways You Can Save on Your Next Uber Ride!

    1.   $20 Off Your 1st Ride (New Users Only)

    If you haven’t tried Uber yet, you can get a $20 credit towards your 1st ride when you sign-up with Emily’s link.

    You Can Save an Easy $20 When You Give Uber a Try

    2.   AMEX Membership Rewards

    Link:   Details on How to Use AMEX Membership Rewards With Uber

    Link:   Uber Rewards for Rides FAQ

    You can save money by redeeming your AMEX Membership Rewards points on Uber at a rate of 1 cent per point.  So 2,000 AMEX Membership Rewards points is worth a $20 Uber ride.

    Start Using AMEX Membership Rewards Points Towards Free Uber Rides by Linking Your Accounts Through the App

    That said, you can get much more value than 1 cent per point when you transfer your AMEX Membership Rewards points to travel partners like Singapore Airlines.

    3.   Save 20% With Capital One

    Link:   Save 20% With Capital One

    With the Capital One Quicksilver and QuicksilverOne card you’ll save 20% anytime they use Uber through April 30, 2016.

    This deal is good for new and existing Uber users.  Plus, you’ll earn 1.5% cash back on all purchases with the Capital One Quicksilver cards for a total of 21.5% in savings on Uber.

    Save 21.5% on Uber With Your Capital One Quicksilver Card Through April 30, 2016

    4.   Up to 4 Starwood Points per $1 Spent

    Link:   Enroll to Earn Starwood Points With Uber

    Link:   How to Earn Starwood Points for Uber Rides

    You can earn as many as 4 Starwood hotel points per $1 spent (up to $10,000 per year) on Uber.

    You’ll get 1 Starwood point per $1 spent on Uber when you’ve made at least 1 eligible stay at a Starwood hotel in a calendar year.

    And when you use Uber while you’re staying at a Starwood hotel, you can earn up to 3 Starwood points per $1 spent depending on your Starwood status:

    Starwood hotels include:

    You Can Use Starwood Points Towards Stays at Hotels Like the Sheraton Waikiki

    5.   Get Up to 50% off With UberPOOL

    Link:   More Details on UberPOOL

    Link:   UberPOOL FAQ Page

    Save up to 50% on Uber by sharing your ride with someone who’s traveling in the same direction.  This service is currently available in Los Angeles, New York, Paris, and San Francisco.  When you select UberPOOL through the app, you’ll automatically be matched with another rider.

    You’re only eligible for UberPOOL if you’re traveling with 1 other person.  Larger groups are NOT eligible.

    Share Your Ride, Meet New People, and Save Money With UberPOOL

    6.   Pay With the Right Card & Earn Rewards Points

    You can also earn airline miles, hotel points, flexible points, and cash back when you use Uber.  This will save you money on future expenses.

    Paying With a Card That Earns Bonus Points With Uber Can Save You Money on Future Travel

    Here are a few ways you can earn bonus points when you use Uber:

    Bottom Line

    Uber is a car service that makes getting around in a new city easy.  Folks who want to give Uber a try can save $20 on their 1st ride when they sign-up with Emily’s link.

    You can also save on Uber with American Express Membership Rewards, Capital One, Starwood hotels, and UberPOOL.

    Remember to pay with a card like the Chase Sapphire Preferred that earns bonus points with Uber, to save money on future travel!

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