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Uber New Rider Credits on Fresh Accounts

Uber gives new riders promo credits on their first rides. Each new email and phone creates an account eligible for first-ride discounts.

~$10-20/claim
Est. Value
2/5
Difficulty
MEDIUM
Risk Level
$0
Cost
// Step-by-step walkthrough
01
Create a new email address (yourname+uber1@gmail.com)
02
Get a fresh phone number (Google Voice provides free numbers)
03
Download the Uber app or use it in an incognito browser and tap 'Sign Up'
04
Register with the new email and phone number
05
Check the 'Promotions' tab for new rider credits — usually $5-20 off your first rides
06
Use the credit on a ride and repeat with a new email/phone combo
Requirements
Smartphone, email address, phone number (Google Voice works), payment method
Pro Tips
Uber new user promos are most generous in competitive markets where Uber and Lyft battle for riders.
// How to resell
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Sell Automatically (No Customers Needed)
Flip or resell through automated channels
01 Stack Credits Across Accounts
→ Create multiple accounts with different emails
→ Accumulate signup credits on each
→ Use credits for rides you would have paid for
Est. value: 100% of credit value Platforms: Gmail aliases
02 Convert Credits to Essential Trips
→ Use free credits for airport runs and commutes
→ Save cash you would have spent
→ Repeat monthly with fresh accounts
Est. value: $10-30 saved Platforms: Uber, Lyft
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Sell With Customers
Find buyers and sell directly
01 Offer Discounted Rides to Friends
→ Book rides for friends using your free credits
→ Charge 50% of normal cost
→ Pocket the difference
Est. value: 50% of ride cost Platforms: Venmo, Cash App
02 Campus/Office Ride Service
→ Advertise discounted rides to your campus/workplace
→ Use signup credits from multiple accounts
→ Charge a flat discounted fee
Est. value: $5-15 per ride Platforms: Campus forums, Office Slack