You can delete your Uber account through the app or website in a few steps, and Uber will remove your data after 30 days

To delete your Uber account, open the Uber app or go to uber.com, sign in, go to your account settings, and select the option to delete your account. Uber will ask you to confirm the deletion and may ask why you're leaving. After you confirm, your account enters a 30-day grace period during which you can reactivate it by signing back in. After 30 days, Uber permanently deletes your profile, payment methods, ride history, and personal information from their active systems.

The process is the same whether you use iPhone, Android, or a web browser. You do not need to contact Uber support to delete your account unless you run into a technical problem during the deletion process.

Key Takeaways

  • You can delete your Uber account yourself through the app or website without calling support or providing a reason.
  • Your account enters a 30-day waiting period after deletion, during which you can change your mind and reactivate by signing in again.
  • After 30 days pass, Uber permanently removes your personal data, ride history, and payment information.
  • If you have an active Uber Eats account linked to the same email, deleting your Uber account will also delete your Eats account.
  • Outstanding charges or refund disputes may prevent deletion until they are resolved.

Steps to delete your account on the Uber app

Open the Uber app and tap the account icon in the bottom right corner. Tap "Settings" at the top of the screen. Scroll down and tap "Delete Account." Uber will show you a confirmation screen explaining that your data will be deleted after 30 days. Tap "Delete" to confirm.

Uber may ask you to select a reason for leaving from a list of options like "I don't use Uber anymore," "I found a better alternative," or "I have a safety concern." You can select a reason or skip this step — your answer does not affect whether your account is deleted. After you confirm, you will see a message saying your account has been scheduled for deletion.

Steps to delete your account on the Uber website

Go to uber.com and sign in with your email and password. Click the account icon in the top right corner and select "Account Settings." Scroll down to find "Delete Account" and click it. A window will open asking you to confirm the deletion and explaining the 30-day grace period. Click "Delete Account" to proceed.

Like the app, the website may ask you to choose a reason for leaving. This step is optional. Once you confirm, your account will be marked for deletion and you will see a confirmation message on the screen.

What happens during the 30-day grace period

After you delete your account, you have 30 days to change your mind. During this time, your account is inactive but not permanently gone. If you sign back into the Uber app or website using the same email and password within 30 days, your account will reactivate when ready and your ride history, saved addresses, and payment methods will return.

You will not be charged during the grace period, and Uber will not send you emails or notifications. Your account straightforward sits in a deleted state, waiting to see if you return. After 30 days have passed with no sign-in, Uber begins the permanent deletion process.

What Uber deletes and what it keeps

After the 30-day grace period ends, Uber deletes your name, email address, phone number, payment methods, ride history, ratings, and any saved addresses or preferences from your account. They also delete any profile photo you uploaded. This information is removed from the systems you can access as a user.

Uber may retain some data for legal or tax reasons — for example, if you took a ride and tipped the driver, Uber may keep records of that transaction for tax reporting. They may also keep data if you have an open dispute with a driver or a pending refund claim. Data kept for legal reasons is stored separately and is not connected to your deleted account profile.

Linked accounts and what gets deleted with yours

If you use the same email address for both Uber and Uber Eats, deleting your Uber account will also delete your Uber Eats account after the 30-day grace period. Your Eats ride history, saved restaurants, payment methods, and preferences will all be removed along with your Uber profile.

If you have separate email addresses for Uber and Uber Eats, deleting one account will not affect the other. You can delete just your Uber account and keep your Eats account active. If you want to keep Eats but delete Uber, make sure they are registered to different email addresses before you start the deletion process.

Reasons your account might not delete

Uber will not delete your account if you have an outstanding balance, an active dispute with a driver, or a pending refund. You must resolve these issues first. If you have a balance owed to Uber, pay it through your account settings. If you have a dispute or refund claim, contact Uber support to resolve it, then try deleting your account again.

In rare cases, technical errors can prevent deletion. If you see an error message when you try to delete your account, sign out completely, close the app or browser, wait a few minutes, and try again. If the problem continues, you can contact Uber support through the app by tapping the account icon, then "Help," then selecting "Account & Settings" and describing the issue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete my Uber account if I have a scheduled ride?

No. You must cancel any scheduled rides before you can delete your account. Cancel the ride through the app, wait for the cancellation to process, then try deleting your account again. If you have already been charged for a cancelled ride, resolve any refund dispute before proceeding with deletion.

Will deleting my Uber account delete my Uber Driver account?

No. Uber treats driver and rider accounts as separate, even if they use the same email address. Deleting your rider account will not affect your driver account. If you want to delete both, you must delete each one separately through its own account settings.

What if I want to delete my account but keep my Uber Eats account?

If both accounts use the same email, deleting Uber will delete Eats too after 30 days. To keep Eats, change your Eats account to a different email address before you delete your Uber account. Once Eats is on a separate email, you can delete Uber without affecting it.

Can I reactivate my account after the 30 days are up?

No. After 30 days, your account and all its data are permanently deleted. You cannot reactivate it. If you want to use Uber again, you will need to create a new account with your email address or a different one.

Does Uber delete my data when ready or after 30 days?

Uber deactivates your account when ready when you confirm deletion, but does not permanently erase your data until 30 days have passed. During those 30 days, you can reactivate by signing in. After 30 days, the permanent deletion happens automatically and you cannot recover your account.