Uber has opened registrations for its upcoming Uber Pro Card, giving UK drivers and couriers the option to join a waitlist ahead of the official launch. According to Uber’s announcement, the new card will allow workers to receive their earnings instantly after each trip or delivery, removing the need to wait for weekly payouts or rely on cash-out fees according to Uber
Key features of the Uber Pro Card
- Instant access to earnings: No fees or delays—funds will be transferred in under 10 seconds in typical cases.
- Cashback rewards: Earn up to 3% back on fuel purchases at any BP station, and on eligible public EV charging. Cashback is between 0.25% and 3% depending on your Uber Pro status.
- Savings and interest: A linked savings account allows drivers to earn up to 3% interest, while a current account provides around 0.5% interest.
- Unlimited bank transfers & no fees: The card includes unlimited bank transfers and claims to have no fees for typical use.
- Virtual or physical debit card: The Uber Pro Card is a Mastercard-branded debit card (issued by Transact Payments Limited under Mastercard licence) and can be used wherever Mastercard is accepted.
Additional important terms & conditions
- Cashback on fuel & EV charging is subject to merchant category codes (MCCs) qualifying. The total cashback you can earn with the card is £25 per category per month.
- Interest rates are subject to change and are influenced by the Bank of England Base Rate — provided via bank partner Griffin Bank Limited.
- Uber notes that while transfers are typically very fast, “delays may occur due to technical issues.”
What this means for UK drivers and couriers
This product is clearly designed to streamline cash-flow for drivers and delivery partners: instant access to earnings reduces wait times, and the additional perks (cashback, savings interest) aim to give more financial flexibility. For drivers facing variable schedules, fuel costs, or EV charging, the rewards may present genuine advantages. On the flip side, the capped cashback (£25/month per category) means drivers need to calculate whether the perks will significantly offset their expenditure.
DM News Commentary
While the Uber Pro Card offers compelling features, drivers should read the terms carefully — particularly the cashback limits and qualifying criteria. For many working in the taxi and private-hire sector, controlling costs (fuel, vehicle maintenance) is vital, and this card could help. But it will also be interesting to see how competitors respond, and whether this becomes a standard financial product for gig-economy drivers in the UK.
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