Promo codes on Uber Eats reduce your order total, but they come with restrictions you need to know before checkout
A promo code on Uber Eats is a text string — usually letters and numbers — that you enter at checkout to lower your bill. The discount might be a dollar amount off, a percentage off your order, or free delivery. Most codes work only once per account, expire on a specific date, and apply only to orders that meet certain conditions: a minimum order size, a first order from a new account, or orders from specific restaurants or cities.
Uber Eats sends promo codes to your email, displays them in the app itself, and partners with credit card companies and other services to distribute them. You won't find a single master list of all active codes — they're scattered across different sources, and many are personalized to your account based on your ordering history and location.
Key Takeaways
- Promo codes almost always have an expiration date and a minimum order requirement, so check both before you add items to your cart.
- The Uber Eats app shows you available codes in the "Promotions" or "Offers" section before you pay, so you can see what discount applies to your specific order.
- Credit card companies, banks, and membership programs like Costco often distribute codes to their cardholders or members, so check your email and your card issuer's website.
- Most codes work only once per account, and using a code that has expired or doesn't meet the order requirements will result in an error at checkout.
Where Uber Eats sends promo codes to you
Uber Eats sends codes directly to your email address on file. Check your inbox and spam folder for messages from Uber Eats or noreply@uber.com. These emails often arrive after you've been inactive for a while, or they may be tied to a holiday, seasonal promotion, or a new restaurant opening in your area.
Your credit card issuer may also distribute codes. American Express, Chase, Capital One, and other card companies sometimes offer Uber Eats discounts to their cardholders. Log into your card's website or app and look for a "offers" or "deals" section. Bank-specific promotions are usually listed there and sometimes automatically added to your account.
Membership programs like Costco, DoorDash DashPass, and some employer benefits programs include Uber Eats codes as a perk. If you belong to any of these, check your member portal or benefits dashboard. Some codes are one-time use; others reset monthly or quarterly.
How to find and enter a promo code in the app
Open the Uber Eats app and navigate to the "Promotions" or "Offers" tab, usually found at the bottom of the screen or in the menu. This section shows codes that Uber Eats has already determined are valid for your account in your location. You don't need to type anything — just tap the code you want to use, and it will be added to your next order.
If you have a code from an email, credit card offer, or other source, go to your cart and look for a field labeled "Promo code," "Discount code," or "Add promo code." Tap it, type the code exactly as it appears (codes are case-sensitive on some platforms), and tap "Apply." The app will tell you immediately if the code is valid for your order. If it's not, you'll see an error message explaining why — usually because the order is below the minimum, the code has expired, or you've already used it.
You can only use one promo code per order. If you have multiple codes, choose the one that saves you the most money on that particular order.
What restrictions come with promo codes
Most codes have a minimum order requirement — often $15 to $25 before tax and fees. If your order falls short, the code won't work. Some codes also exclude certain restaurants, delivery fees, or service fees from the discount, so a code that says "20% off" might not reduce your total by exactly 20%.
Codes expire on a set date. After that date, the code will not work, even if you received it weeks earlier. Uber Eats usually shows the expiration date in the email or in the app's Promotions section, so check before you rely on a code for a specific order.
Most codes are single-use per account. Once you've used a code, your account cannot use it again, even if the code is still within its expiration window. Some codes are limited to new accounts only — if you've ordered from Uber Eats before, these codes won't work for you.
Geographic restrictions are common. A code may work only in certain cities or states, or only at specific restaurants. The app will tell you if a code doesn't work in your location.
Promo codes from credit cards and membership programs
Credit card companies frequently partner with Uber Eats to offer cardholders discounts. These might be automatic — added to your account when you link your card — or they might require you to activate them on the card issuer's website. Check your American Express, Chase, Capital One, or other card's rewards or offers portal to see what's available.
Some cards offer ongoing benefits, like $5 off every order over a certain amount for a set period. Others offer one-time codes. Read the terms carefully: some benefits require you to order through a specific link or portal, while others work directly in the Uber Eats app.
Costco members, DashPass subscribers, and employees at companies with Uber Eats benefits sometimes receive codes as part of their membership or benefits package. Log into your member portal or benefits dashboard to find codes or links to Uber Eats discounts.
Why a promo code might not work at checkout
If you enter a code and see an error, the most common reasons are: the code has expired, your order is below the minimum amount, you've already used the code on this account, the code doesn't work in your location, or the code excludes the restaurants you're ordering from. The error message usually tells you which one it is.
Some codes are tied to specific payment methods. If a code requires you to pay with a particular credit card and you use a different payment method, the code won't work. Check the code's terms before you add it to your order.
If a code worked before but doesn't work now, it has likely expired. Uber Eats does not extend expiration dates, and codes cannot be reused once they've been applied to an order.
Stacking codes and combining discounts
You cannot use multiple promo codes on a single order. Uber Eats allows only one code per transaction. If you have several codes available, compare the savings each one would give you on your specific order and choose the best one.
Some codes may stack with other discounts that Uber Eats applies automatically — for example, a restaurant's own promotion or a loyalty program discount. However, this varies by code and by restaurant. The app will show you the final total before you confirm your order, so you can see whether multiple discounts are being applied.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a promo code on my first order?
Yes, if the code is not restricted to new accounts only. Many codes work on any order, including first orders. However, some codes are specifically for new users, and existing customers cannot use them. The code's terms will specify whether it's new-account-only.
What happens if I use an expired code?
The code will not work, and you'll see an error message at checkout. You cannot use an expired code, and Uber Eats does not extend expiration dates. If you have other codes available, try one of those instead.
Can I use the same promo code twice?
No. Most codes are single-use per account. Once you've applied a code to an order, that code cannot be used again on your account, even if it hasn't expired. Some codes may reset monthly or quarterly if they're tied to a membership or credit card benefit, but standard promotional codes are one-time only.
Do promo codes work on all restaurants?
Not always. Some codes exclude certain restaurants, or they may work only at specific restaurants listed in the offer. The app will show you which restaurants the code applies to before you add it to your order. If the restaurants you want to order from aren't included, the code won't reduce your bill.
Where do I enter a promo code if I don't see a field for it?
In the Uber Eats app, the promo code field is usually in your cart, below the list of items and above the payment method. If you don't see it, make sure you're in the cart view and not just browsing the menu. On the web version, the field is typically on the checkout page. If you still can't find it, the code may not be valid for your account or location.