How to Delete Your Uber Eats Account Permanently
Deciding to close your Uber Eats account is straightforward in theory, but the actual process has a few wrinkles worth understanding before you start. Whether you're cutting back on subscriptions, switching platforms, or just doing a digital cleanup, here's exactly how the deletion process works — and what to think through first.
What Happens When You Delete an Uber Eats Account
Before touching any settings, it's worth knowing what account deletion actually means on Uber Eats.
Uber Eats and Uber share a single account. If you use the Uber rideshare app with the same login, deleting your Uber Eats account will also delete your Uber account. There is no option to remove just the Uber Eats side while keeping Uber active — they're the same credentials, the same profile, the same data.
This matters because many people create an Uber Eats account using an existing Uber login without realizing the two services are fully linked on the backend.
If you only want to stop ordering food but still want Uber for rides, the better path is to simply uninstall the Uber Eats app and cancel any active subscriptions rather than deleting the account entirely.
Before You Delete: Two Things to Sort Out First
1. Cancel Uber One (If Active) 🔔
If you're subscribed to Uber One (formerly Uber Pass), deleting your account does not automatically refund any remaining subscription period. Cancel the subscription first through the app or website, confirm the cancellation, and then proceed with deletion.
To cancel Uber One:
- Open the Uber Eats app
- Tap your profile icon → Uber One
- Select Manage Membership → End Membership
2. Check for Pending Orders or Credits
Any Uber Cash balance, Eats Pass credits, or promotional credits tied to your account will be permanently lost upon deletion. These cannot be transferred or refunded after the account is closed. If you have a balance, use it before proceeding.
Also confirm no orders are currently in progress. Deleting an account mid-delivery creates complications with refunds and support.
How to Delete Your Uber Eats Account
There are two main routes depending on whether you're on mobile or desktop.
Option 1: Through the Uber Eats App
- Open the Uber Eats app
- Tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner
- Go to Account → Settings
- Scroll to Privacy Settings
- Select Delete Account
- Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm
Uber will typically ask you to verify your identity before the deletion is processed. This may involve confirming via email or entering your password.
Option 2: Through the Uber Website
- Go to account.uber.com
- Log in with your credentials
- Navigate to Privacy → Delete Your Account
- Complete the identity verification step
- Submit the deletion request
Option 3: Via Uber's Privacy Request Form
Uber offers a data deletion request form for users who want to exercise privacy rights under regulations like GDPR or CCPA. This route is particularly relevant if:
- You're in the EU, UK, or California
- You want documented confirmation that your data has been removed
- You're unable to access the in-app deletion option
Search for "Uber privacy request" to locate the current form on Uber's official privacy page.
How Long Does Deletion Actually Take?
Account deletion is not immediate. Uber typically processes deletion requests within 30 days, though the account is deactivated quickly — meaning you won't be able to log in or place orders while the deletion is pending.
During the processing window:
- Your account data is queued for removal from Uber's systems
- Some data may be retained for legal, tax, or fraud prevention purposes even after deletion, as outlined in Uber's privacy policy
- You may still receive transactional emails until the process completes
The Variables That Affect Your Experience
How smooth this process feels depends on a few factors:
| Factor | Impact |
|---|---|
| Active Uber One subscription | Must be cancelled separately to avoid billing issues |
| Linked Uber ride account | Deleting Uber Eats deletes the full Uber account |
| Remaining credits or Uber Cash | Lost permanently — no rollover or refund |
| Location/jurisdiction | GDPR/CCPA users have additional data rights and request options |
| Account age and activity | Older or more active accounts may take longer to fully purge from systems |
| Pending disputes or refunds | Open cases should be resolved before deletion |
What Deletion Looks Like for Different Users 🗂️
Casual user, no active subscription: The in-app deletion process is quick and clean. The main thing to verify is any unused credits.
Uber One subscriber: Needs to cancel the membership first. Skipping this step can result in being billed for the next cycle even after the account is deleted, depending on billing timing.
User who also uses Uber for rides: Deletion removes both services. This person may want to reconsider whether full deletion is the right move, or create a separate Uber account specifically for rides after the fact.
User in a GDPR or CCPA region: Has stronger options, including the ability to request a copy of all stored data before deletion, and formal confirmation that the data has been removed.
User with active dispute or unresolved refund: Deleting an account before a dispute is resolved can complicate or close out any pending refund claims. Support access ends when the account is deactivated.
The right path through this process looks different depending on which of these situations applies to you — and in some cases, the cleanest outcome means taking steps in a specific order before ever hitting that delete button.