Amazon Prime members to enjoy 5% cashback on all Uber rides, Read here the details

Uber and e-commerce firm Amazon have recently announced the second phase of their association to provide Amazon Prime members with additional benefits on all modes of transport on Uber. Starting from May 2023, Prime members can continue to enjoy 5% cash back on unlimited rides when using Amazon Pay as their payment mode. Out of the 5%, they will receive 4% as Uber credit and 1% as Amazon Pay cashback, which can be availed to save more on future rides with Uber and fulfill shopping needs on Amazon.in.

Previous collaboration and benefits:

Uber and Amazon collaborated in 2022, to provide exclusive benefits to Amazon Prime members in India.  The benefits included up to 3 upgrades per month, access to UberPremier at the price of UberGo, and Cashback on Uber rides divided into two parts – 4% in Uber Cash and 1% in Amazon Pay balance and 5% back on every ride when paying with Amazon Pay balance

All these benefits were available to Amazon Prime members in India. The collaboration was announced in 2022 and is still going as of June 2023.

Here is what Uber and Amazon said about the extension of this partnership:

Speaking about this association, Anuradha Aggarwal, Director, User Growth and CMO, Amazon Pay India, added, “Our Customers especially Prime members are constantly seeking a one-stop digital solution with value-driven propositions for their everyday payment needs. Our associations with key brands like Uber help us make this easier.  With commuting via cabs and autos being an integral part of everyone’s lives, this offer is another way to deepen this engagement and continue to offer a trusted, convenient, and rewarding payment experience through Amazon Pay”.

On the extension of the association, Abhinav Agarwal, Director - Prime, Amazon India said, “With Amazon Prime, our constant effort has been to add value, convenience, and joy to our customers’ lives. We strive to elevate the daily experiences of our members and help them enjoy the power of Prime. With commute being one of the most important aspects of our daily lives, we are thrilled about this association with Uber which will enable Prime members to save even more every day.”

Commenting on the partnership, Nitish Bhushan, Director, of Central Operations, Uber India & South Asia said, "As we continue our strategic partnership with Amazon, we are thrilled to offer even more value to Amazon Prime customers through Uber. Our joint vision is to provide a truly seamless and differentiated experience for our customers. Through this, we aim to not only elevate the daily commute of Prime members but also help them save more by paying digitally. Our continued collaboration with Amazon highlights our shared commitment to delivering value and innovation to our customers.”

Here is how you can link your Amazon Pay to your Uber account:

• Open the Uber app and tap on the “Account” option at the bottom right corner
• Now, go to the “Wallet” category, scroll down, and click on “Add Payment Method or Redeem Gift Card”
• Once you added, select “Amazon Pay”,
• It will now ask you to log in to your Amazon account with your credentials
• Now just click on the "Payments" icon and choose Amazon Pay to connect your Amazon Pay account to Uber

Amazon Prime membership aims to make its customers’ lives easy and joyous every day. This new offering is anticipated to offer comprehensive digital solutions, resulting in a seamless experience for Amazon Prime and Uber customers.