Deleting your Uber Eats account removes it from the app and website, but the process differs depending on whether you want to keep your Uber driver or Uber Rides account active
If you have a separate Uber Eats account, you can delete it through the app or website without affecting any other Uber services. If your Uber Eats account is linked to a single Uber account that covers rides, eats, and other services, deleting Uber Eats means deleting your entire Uber account — there is no way to remove only the eats portion while keeping rides active on the same login.
The deletion is permanent. Once you confirm, your account, order history, saved addresses, payment methods, and any remaining balance cannot be recovered. You will need to create a new account if you want to use Uber Eats again later.
Key Takeaways
- Deleting Uber Eats through the app or website is permanent and removes your account, order history, and saved information.
- If you have a linked Uber account covering rides and eats, deleting Eats deletes your entire Uber account and all services on that login.
- You must have zero balance and no active orders before deletion is allowed.
- The deletion request takes up to 30 days to process, during which your account remains visible but cannot be used.
How to delete your account through the Uber Eats app
Open the Uber Eats app and tap the account icon in the bottom right corner. Scroll down and select "Account Settings," then tap "Legal." Look for the option labeled "Delete Account" or "Close Account" — the exact wording varies by region and app version.
Tap it and read the warning message carefully. Uber will tell you whether this deletion affects only Eats or your entire Uber account. If you have a balance remaining on your account, you must spend it or request a refund before you can proceed. If you have an active order, you must wait for it to complete or cancel it first.
Once you confirm deletion, Uber sends a confirmation email to the address on file. You may need to click a link in that email to finalize the request. After confirmation, your account enters a 30-day grace period during which it is marked for deletion but still technically exists — you cannot log in or place orders, but Uber has not yet purged your data.
How to delete your account through the website
Go to ubereats.com and log in. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account Settings." Find the "Legal" or "Privacy" section and look for "Delete Account" or "Close Account."
Click the option and review the warning. As with the app, you must have zero balance and no active orders. Confirm the deletion, and Uber will send a confirmation email. Click the link in that email to complete the request. Your account then enters the 30-day deletion window.
What happens during the 30-day grace period
After you confirm deletion, your account is no longer usable. You cannot log in, place orders, or access your saved information. However, the account still exists in Uber's system during this 30-day window.
If you change your mind, you can contact Uber support and request to cancel the deletion before the 30 days end. After 30 days, the account and all associated data are permanently removed from Uber's servers. You will not be able to recover order history, saved addresses, or payment methods.
Checking your account status if deletion seems stuck
If more than 30 days have passed and you can still log in, or if you submitted a deletion request and never received a confirmation email, contact Uber support through the app or website. Go to "Account Settings," scroll to the bottom, and tap "Help." Search for "delete account" or "close account" and select the option to contact support.
Explain that you submitted a deletion request and either did not receive confirmation or the account is still active. Provide the email address associated with the account and the approximate date you requested deletion. Support can check the status and either resend the confirmation email or manually process the deletion if there was a system error.
What to do if you have a balance or active order
Uber Eats will not let you delete your account if you have money remaining in your account balance or an order currently being prepared or delivered. If you have a balance, you have two options: spend it by placing another order, or request a refund through support.
To request a refund, contact Uber support through the app, explain that you want to delete your account, and ask them to refund any remaining balance. They will process the refund to your original payment method, which can take 3 to 5 business days. Once the refund clears and your balance shows zero, you can proceed with deletion.
If you have an active order, wait for it to arrive and be marked complete. If the order is stuck or taking too long, contact support and ask them to cancel it. Once the order is fully resolved, you can delete your account.
Deleting a linked Uber account that covers rides and eats
If you created your Uber Eats account through your main Uber account — meaning you use the same login for rides, eats, and other services — deleting Uber Eats deletes your entire Uber account. There is no option to remove only the eats portion.
Before you delete, consider whether you use Uber Rides, Uber Freight, or any other Uber service on that account. If you do, deleting will remove access to all of them. If you want to keep using Uber Rides but stop using Eats, you cannot do that with a linked account. Your only option is to stop ordering from Eats and leave the account active, or delete everything and create separate accounts later if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recover my account after the 30-day deletion period ends?
No. After 30 days, your account and all data are permanently deleted from Uber's servers. You cannot recover it. If you want to use Uber Eats again, you will need to create a new account with a new email address or phone number.
Will deleting Uber Eats affect my Uber Rides account?
Only if they are linked to the same login. If you created Eats as a separate account with a different email, deleting Eats will not touch Rides. If you use one Uber account for both services, deleting Eats deletes everything. Check your Account Settings to see whether your accounts are linked.
What happens to my saved addresses and payment methods?
They are permanently deleted along with your account. After deletion is complete, you cannot recover them. If you create a new Uber Eats account later, you will need to re-enter your addresses and payment information.
Do I need to contact support to delete my account, or can I do it myself?
You can delete it yourself through the app or website using the steps above. You only need to contact support if deletion is not working, if you have a stuck balance or order, or if you want to cancel a deletion request during the 30-day grace period.
What if I see a message saying I cannot delete my account?
This usually means you have a remaining balance, an active order, or an ongoing dispute with Uber. Resolve the balance or order first, then try again. If the message persists, contact Uber support and describe what you see — they can identify the specific block and help you remove it.