Fri Sep 20 13:01:13 UTC 2024: ## American Express Changes Uber Credit Terms, Requiring Cardholders to Use Amex for Payment

**[City, State] -** American Express is making a change to its Uber/Uber Eats credits offered on the Platinum Card and Gold Card, effective November 8, 2024. Previously, cardholders could simply add their Amex card to their Uber wallet to access the credit, even if using another card for payment. However, the new policy requires cardholders to **set an Amex card as the primary payment method** in Uber to utilize the credit.

This change has sparked discussion amongst frequent travelers and credit card enthusiasts. While some see it as an annoyance, as it adds an extra step and prevents using other cards to maximize rewards, others believe it is a fair adjustment, as it encourages cardholders to use the Amex card for which they are receiving the credit.

“This isn’t a huge change, but it is definitely a bit irritating,” commented one blogger on the Traveling for Miles website. “I’ve been used to using one card for all my Uber spending and now I’ll need to remember to switch cards depending on whether I’m using the Amex credit.”

Amex has not formally addressed any specific reasoning behind the change, leaving some to speculate that there may be further adjustments to the Uber credit program in the future.

The change has already started being communicated to cardholders via their statements. Amex customers are advised to familiarize themselves with the updated terms and conditions before the change takes effect on November 8, 2024.

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