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-   -   Using Uber while abroad (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ride-services-including-uber-lyft/1616606-using-uber-while-abroad.html)

bigsilverjet Oct 18, 2014 10:27 am
Interesting that it works over WIFI. I would never have guessed that.

pricesquire Oct 18, 2014 11:53 am
Originally Posted by bigsilverjet (Post 23696946)
Interesting that it works over WIFI. I would never have guessed that.
Uber needs data to run. WiFi provides data. Just like iMessage, Instagram, or the web, Uber too just needs a WiFi connect to work.

dtsm Oct 18, 2014 2:33 pm
Mrs. now in Taipei for extended stay [got 2 bdrm apt via airbnb] and has been using it since her arrival this past Tuesday. Uber picked her up at airport, she's called them to drop off and pick up at Costco, and to/from visits to friends.

She says its comparable pricing to regular taxi service and excellent on time service. Plus driver helped with her bags at Costco. Airport pick up was a Benz, other vehicles primarily Camry....so far ^!

joshwex90 Oct 18, 2014 2:42 pm
Originally Posted by pricesquire (Post 23661741)
That's what I thought - but when I called Uber customer care, they said (and I'm paraphrasing): because the refund was in Euro, it stays in Euro.
Uber refunds in Euro. But if your Amex is American, they charged you in USD, so the refund of 45 EUR goes back onto the card and converted back into USD. And that sits as a credit on your card unless you request a check from Amex. The credit is usable for your whole bill - not just in Europe

greendx Oct 20, 2014 10:57 am
I've used Uber in Paris and Bangkok. No issues. I'd definitely recommend having data/voice if possible as I've had drivers call me when unable to find me.

davie355 Oct 20, 2014 2:44 pm
Uber can also be request from a computer at http://m.uber.com.

dtsm Oct 21, 2014 5:28 am
Originally Posted by davie355 (Post 23707183)
Uber can also be request from a computer at http://m.uber.com.
Will it work with:

1. prepaid mobile number? In other words, if you set up at home with mobile account but then travel overseas and use another mobile number that is local prepaid?
2. iPad on either wifi or cellular [without phone number]?

moondog Oct 21, 2014 6:18 am
Originally Posted by dtsm (Post 23709982)
Will it work with:

1. prepaid mobile number? In other words, if you set up at home with mobile account but then travel overseas and use another mobile number that is local prepaid?
2. iPad on either wifi or cellular [without phone number]?
Yes to both. You just need to be able to log into your account. Nothing else matters.

pricesquire Oct 21, 2014 6:34 am
Originally Posted by joshwex90 (Post 23697914)
Uber refunds in Euro. But if your Amex is American, they charged you in USD, so the refund of 45 EUR goes back onto the card and converted back into USD. And that sits as a credit on your card unless you request a check from Amex. The credit is usable for your whole bill - not just in Europe
Interesting.

It's not that I don't believe you, it's just that Uber told me the exact opposite thing. I quit pushing after the second call and figured I'd use the Uber credit next time I'm in Europe (a few days!).

joshwex90 Oct 21, 2014 6:44 am
Originally Posted by pricesquire (Post 23710215)
Interesting.

It's not that I don't believe you, it's just that Uber told me the exact opposite thing. I quit pushing after the second call and figured I'd use the Uber credit next time I'm in Europe (a few days!).
Very strange but hope that it all works (worked?) out!

pricesquire Oct 21, 2014 7:22 am
Originally Posted by joshwex90 (Post 23710253)
Very strange but hope that it all works (worked?) out!
You know, this happened in March, so I forget the details, but...

I believe instead of refunding my Chase Sapphire, they gave me a credit, in Euro, for my issue.

Uber customer service gave me a refund credit, in Euro. (Again, refused to let me use credit in the states).

I suspect I will use this credit in France next week.

So it sorta worked out? :D

joshwex90 Oct 21, 2014 8:25 am
Originally Posted by pricesquire (Post 23710409)
You know, this happened in March, so I forget the details, but...

I believe instead of refunding my Chase Sapphire, they gave me a credit, in Euro, for my issue.

Uber customer service gave me a refund credit, in Euro. (Again, refused to let me use credit in the states).

I suspect I will use this credit in France next week.

So it sorta worked out? :D
Wait - did they credit your Uber account or did they refund your charge?

beckoa Oct 25, 2014 1:54 am
Originally Posted by dtsm (Post 23697883)
Mrs. now in Taipei for extended stay [got 2 bdrm apt via airbnb] and has been using it since her arrival this past Tuesday. Uber picked her up at airport, she's called them to drop off and pick up at Costco, and to/from visits to friends.

She says its comparable pricing to regular taxi service and excellent on time service. Plus driver helped with her bags at Costco. Airport pick up was a Benz, other vehicles primarily Camry....so far ^!
This is awesome- taking Uber to Costco in TPE :cool:

dtsm Oct 25, 2014 7:00 am
Originally Posted by beckoa (Post 23732527)
This is awesome- taking Uber to Costco in TPE :cool:
Two days ago, she got a 5 series BMW -- her thought was this guy using Uber to collect a pool of regular customers for his own account! She got his biz card for reference....smart guy!

pricesquire Oct 25, 2014 8:29 am
Originally Posted by joshwex90 (Post 23710711)
Wait - did they credit your Uber account or did they refund your charge?
Former.


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