Update 5/22/24: Engage_Afterchurners mentions they received this in error as they had once taken a ride in Australia and it looks like these changes only apply to Australia.
Uber is making some changes to Uber gift cards.
You can read the new Gift Card terms in full here. These changes will be effective from 20 June 2024. These new terms:
Clarify that Gift Cards are now a stand alone payment method and can no longer be used to top up Uber Cash.
Explain your options once you purchase a gift card. For example you may choose to activate your Gift Card in your Uber Wallet or to transfer or gift the Gift Card to another person.
Confirm that Gift Cards are not reloadable and that once activated, a Gift Card is no longer transferable i.e. it can no longer be gifted.
Confirm that there is a time limit for activation. If an Uber Gift Card is not activated before its expiry date, the value standing to the credit of the Uber Gift Card is forfeited.
Inform you that once you or your giftee has activated a gift card into their Wallet the balance does not expire.
Uber Cash Terms
In addition, we have updated the Uber Cash terms here to reflect that Gift Cards may no longer be used to top up Uber Cash balance. These changes will be effective from 20 June 2024.
Main negative change is not allowing Uber giftcards to be used to top up Uber cash.
Hat tip to Engage_Afterchurners