E-commerce giant Amazon has joined hands with popular online app-cab service provider, Uber, to offer several benefits to the users of both the platforms. This tie-up, marking the second phase of their partnership, kicks off in May 2023 and offers a range of benefits for Prime members. With this partnership, Prime members will receive significant discounts on their Uber rides, allowing them to enjoy affordable rides.
Benefits of the Uber-Amazon Partnership for Prime Users
As part of the partnership between Uber and Amazon, Prime members will get more benefits when they book an Uber ride. Effective May 2023, members will not only receive an additional 5 percent cashback on unlimited rides when they use Amazon Pay as their payment method, but the benefits will also be distributed between Amazon and Uber.
Out of the 5 percent cashback earned, users will receive 4 percent on Uber credit, while the remaining 1 percent will be received as Amazon Pay cashback. After receiving the cashback, users can use it on their future Uber rides and enjoy more discounts while shopping on Amazon.
Those who wish to access these benefits will need to link their Amazon Pay wallet with Uber and make Uber payments through Amazon.
Uber and Amazon’s First Collaboration
This isn’t the first time companies have come together to offer benefits to Prime members. Back in 2022, Uber announced that all Prime members would have access to Uber Premier at the cost of Uber Go, with 3 upgrades per month. In addition, Prime members will also get 20 percent off or up to INR 60 off on Uber Auto, Moto, Rentals and Intercity services for up to 3 trips per month.
How to avail discounts on Uber rides with Prime membership?
Prime members who want to avail discounts on Uber rides need to link their Uber account to their Amazon Pay wallet.
Check the steps to link:
1) Go to your Uber app and tap on the ‘Account’ option.
2) Select the ‘Wallet’ category to find ‘Add Payment Method or Redeem Gift Card’.
3) Once added, select ‘Amazon Pay’ which will ask you to log in to your Amazon account with your credentials.