Uber and British Airways have quietly launched a new promotion that’s worth a look for anyone collecting Avios. The Uber Avios offer runs from 15 September to 14 October 2025 and gives UK riders the chance to win 100,000 Avios each day – thirty prizes in total, equivalent to three million Avios overall. The concept is simple enough: link your Uber and British Airways Club accounts, take an eligible trip within the UK, and you’ll automatically be entered into the prize draw for that day.
While it sounds straightforward, the details matter. Uber’s travel products have expanded far beyond the standard car ride, and this promotion applies to a surprisingly broad range of options – from UberX and Uber Boat to Lime e-bikes, Eurostar and coach bookings made via the Uber app. In other words, if you’re using Uber for any UK-based travel between mid-September and mid-October, there’s a good chance you’re eligible. But there are some important terms to keep in mind if you want to maximise your chances and avoid missing out.
How it works
Each completed trip earns you one daily entry into the draw. Multiple rides on the same day won’t give you extra entries, and if you win once, you’re out of the running for future days. Winners are chosen randomly at the end of the promotion, and each will receive 100,000 Avios credited directly to their linked BA Club account within 30 days.
There’s no minimum spend required, and trips of all sizes count – from a short hop in an UberX to a full train journey booked via Uber Travel. However, the promotion only covers rides within the UK, including Northern Ireland. Cross-border travel or trips starting and ending outside the UK won’t qualify.
Eligibility checklist
To save you from digging through several pages of terms, here’s a simplified summary of what’s required:
You must:
- Be a UK resident aged 18 or over.
- Have a valid Uber account and a British Airways Club account.
- Link your Uber and BA accounts before travelling (you can do this in the Uber app).
- Book and complete at least one eligible Uber trip within the UK during the promotion period.
- Keep your account details identical on both platforms (name and email should match).
- Make sure you haven’t opted out of Uber’s marketing messages related to the promotion.
Eligible trip types include:
- UberX, UberXL, Uber Exec, Uber Lux, Uber Reserve, Uber Green, Uber Boat, Uber Pet, Lime e-bikes and scooters, Black Cab, Coach, Rail and Eurostar (provided at least one end of the journey is in the UK).
Excluded or ineligible trips:
- Any ride booked outside the Uber app, such as through a third-party platform.
- Cancelled or partially cancelled journeys (none of the legs will count).
- Rides outside the UK or cross-border routes (e.g. Paris to Brussels).
- Spending on tips, cleaning fees, or other miscellaneous charges – these don’t count towards eligibility.
A few gotchas worth noting
Uber’s small print is clear that only “eligible trips” qualify, but the list doesn’t name every possible ride type. It’s safe to assume that the mainstream products (UberX, Exec, Lux, Green and Boat) are covered, but more niche or regional options might not be. If you’re using Uber Reserve or Black Cab in less common locations, it’s worth double-checking in the app that the trip is listed under your “linked accounts” section.
Finally, even though the Uber Avios offer lasts 30 days, you can’t stack entries by riding repeatedly in one day. Only one daily entry counts per account, regardless of how many journeys you make.
Why it’s worth knowing about
For regular Uber users or Avios collectors, this is an easy way to add a bit of upside to your usual travel routine. While 100,000 Avios won’t transform your frequent flyer strategy overnight, it’s enough for a couple of Club Europe return flights or a business class seat to New York during a Reward Flight Saver sale.
The real appeal here is in the simplicity: no registration forms, no codes, no obscure spend targets. Just make sure your accounts are linked, ride within the UK, and you’re in the draw.
For readers who already collect Avios through daily spending or BA flights, this is an effortless way to keep earning even on the ground. And for those who haven’t linked their Uber and BA accounts yet, now’s the time – it’s a two-minute job that could quite literally be worth a flight.
The Uber Avios offer might not be the biggest loyalty promotion of the year, but it’s one of the easiest to participate in. As long as you know the small print, there’s little downside – just a chance that your next trip to the station could earn you a decent Avios windfall.
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