You can delete your Uber account through the app or website in a few minutes, but understand what happens to your data and payment methods first

Canceling Uber means removing your account entirely — your ride history, saved addresses, payment methods, and profile all get deleted. This is different from simply not using the app. Once you delete your account, you cannot recover it, though you can create a new one with the same email address after 30 days. If you have an active ride or delivery order, you must cancel it before you can delete your account.

The process itself takes about five minutes. You do it from your account settings, not from a help page or customer service line. Uber does not require you to give a reason, and there is no waiting period before deletion takes effect — your account is gone immediately.

Key Takeaways

  • Delete your account through the app by going to Account > Settings > Delete Account, or through the website under Account Settings.
  • You must cancel any active rides or food orders before you can delete your account.
  • All your data — ride history, saved addresses, payment methods, and profile information — is permanently removed and cannot be recovered.
  • You can create a new Uber account with the same email address 30 days after deletion.
  • Outstanding charges or refunds will still process after deletion, so check your payment method for activity after you delete.

How to delete your account from the Uber app

Open the Uber app and tap the icon for your account (usually in the lower right corner). Go to Settings. Scroll down and look for "Delete Account" or "Privacy" — the exact wording varies by app version, but deletion is always in account settings. Tap it.

Uber will ask you to confirm your password or use biometric authentication (fingerprint or face recognition). Enter it. The app will then show you a screen explaining that deletion is permanent and list what will be removed: your profile, ride history, saved places, and payment methods. Tap the button to confirm deletion. Your account is deleted immediately.

If you cannot find the delete option in your app, update Uber to the latest version first. Older versions sometimes lack this feature in the settings menu.

How to delete your account from the Uber website

Go to uber.com and sign in. Click your profile icon in the upper right corner and select "Account Settings." Look for "Delete Account" in the left menu or scroll down the main settings page. Click it.

You will be asked to enter your password. Do so and click the confirmation button. Uber will show you the same permanent deletion warning. Confirm again, and your account is deleted. The website process is slightly faster than the app because there are fewer screens, but both methods work equally well.

What you must do before deleting

Cancel any active ride or Uber Eats order before you attempt to delete your account. If you have a ride in progress or food order being prepared, Uber will not let you delete until it is canceled. Go to your active trips or orders and cancel them first, then return to account settings to delete.

Check for any outstanding charges or credits. If you have a credit balance (from a refund or promotional credit), it will be forfeited when you delete. If you have a pending charge that has not yet posted to your payment method, it will still charge after deletion. Review your recent activity to make sure there are no surprises coming to your card or bank account.

What happens to your data and payment information

Your entire account history is deleted: every ride you took, every restaurant you ordered from, every saved address, every payment method on file. Uber removes this from your active account, though the company retains some data for legal and tax purposes (like records of charges for the past seven years, as required by law). This retained data is not accessible to you through any account.

Your payment methods are removed from Uber's system immediately. If you used a debit card or bank account, Uber will not charge it again. If you have a pending charge that has not yet posted, it will still go through — deletion does not stop charges that are already in the payment processor's queue.

Reactivating or creating a new account after deletion

You cannot reactivate a deleted account. Once it is gone, it is gone. However, you can create a brand-new Uber account using the same email address, but only after 30 days have passed since deletion. If you try to sign up before 30 days, Uber will tell you that email is not available yet.

When you do create a new account, it starts completely fresh. You will not have access to your old ride history, saved addresses, or payment methods. You will need to add a payment method and set up your profile again from scratch.

If you want to pause instead of delete

If you are not sure you want to delete permanently, consider whether you actually just want to stop using Uber for a while. You do not need to delete your account to take a break. Simply do not open the app. Your account will sit inactive indefinitely, and you can return to it anytime by signing back in.

This keeps your ride history, saved addresses, and payment methods intact. If you change your mind in a week or a month, everything is still there. Deletion is only necessary if you want to remove all your data and have no intention of using Uber again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete my Uber account if I have a pending dispute or refund?

You can delete your account, but any pending refund or dispute resolution may be affected. If Uber owes you money from a refund, contact support before deleting to make sure the refund processes first. Once your account is deleted, Uber cannot refund money to an account that no longer exists.

Will deleting my Uber account affect my Uber Eats account?

Uber and Uber Eats share the same account system. Deleting your Uber account also deletes your Uber Eats account. You cannot keep one and delete the other — they are the same login.

What if I forgot my password and cannot delete my account?

Go to the Uber login page and click "Forgot password?" to reset it. Once you have reset your password, you can sign in and delete your account normally. If you cannot access the email address associated with your account, contact Uber support through the app or website to verify your identity before deletion.

Does Uber charge a fee to delete my account?

No. Deletion is free. Uber does not charge anything to remove your account. If someone tells you there is a fee, they are not representing Uber.

How long does it take for my account to be fully deleted?

Your account is deleted immediately when you confirm deletion. You will not be able to sign in right away. However, it can take a few days for all your data to be fully removed from Uber's systems. For practical purposes, your account is gone as soon as you hit confirm.