How (and why) you should connect your personal account to Uber for Business

18.09.2023 - 15:11 / thepointsguy.com

Many of us travel for both personal and business reasons, and sometimes, it's hard to keep them separate. And with the continued trend toward blended travel, where trips have both leisure and business purposes, this is even more challenging. The last thing you want is to charge a personal expense to a business card (or vice versa).

That's what makes Uber for Business so powerful.

With a business profile, you can unlock added perks when traveling for work and easily separate personal and business trips or meals with a simple toggle. You'll still be able to enjoy the benefits you already get when riding or eating with Uber on vacation.

Here's what you may be missing out on by not having a business profile with Uber.

Time is of the essence for many work trips. A training session can run late, putting you at risk of missing a flight, while a stormy morning can make it harder to get from your hotel to that off-site meeting location.

Thankfully, Uber for Business offers valuable perks to make business travel less stressful.

The first is Uber Business Comfort. This ride option is exclusive to eligible business travelers (those with a business profile linked to a company that's opted into Uber for Business). When available, Uber Business Comfort offers priority pickup in select cities (excludes airports; faster pickup not guaranteed), newer cars, extra time to meet your driver and even customizable preferences like ideal temperature in the vehicle.

You can also utilize Uber Reserve when traveling for work. This option allows you to preschedule your rides in select markets up to 90 days in advance and know the price upfront (subject to driver confirmation). Uber Reserve's technology helps ensure you're picked up for a stress-free ride, including extra wait time so you can double check you've got everything before hitting the road.

Using Uber Reserve in conjunction with Uber Business Comfort in select locations ensures that you get premium support and a comfortable ride on your work trips.

Finally, Uber One is introducing 6% Uber Cash on eligible rides for members (available in select markets and subject to eligibility criteria; learn more here). This allows you to earn Uber Cash while traveling for work — which you can then spend on personal rides and Uber Eats orders when you're back home.

When you add a business profile to your personal Uber account, there's no complicated switchover or need to log out of one and into the other. Instead, you can toggle between profiles while using the app for personal trips and company purposes.

Once your accounts are linked, you'll see the option to easily switch back and forth when you go to request a ride or order a meal.

However, it isn't just about separating your