Uber Eats finally took one step that has been a reality in Portugal for years: the delivering platform has accepted Ticket Restaurant cards in Spain, thanks to a new partnership with Edenred. This functionality, which allows users to pay meals with the balance of the meal cards, reaches the Spanish market with years of delay in Portugal, where this possibility has existed since 2020.
New functionality arrives (with delay) to Spain
Edenred recently announced that Ticket Restaurant cards are now accepted as a payment method at Uber Eats in Spain. This partnership allows users to access more than seven thousand restaurants throughout the Spanish territory, facilitating the payment of meals through a benefit that many companies offer to their employees.
To use this functionality, users must access the “Account” section in the application, select “Wallet” and click “Add Restaurant Card”. After choosing the “Edenred” option and logging in, you can search the restaurants that accept this payment method by applying the “Food Tickets” filter and selecting “Edenred”.
This novelty is seen as a way of increasing convenience and flexibility for users, who have more options to spend the balance of their meal cards. The ease of associating this payment method directly with the application can become a decisive factor for many consumers when choosing where to order meals.
Portugal was a pioneer in the acceptance of meal cards at Uber Eats
Although this functionality has only now arrived in Spain, in Portugal the use of meal cards at Uber Eats has been a reality consolidated for years. According to the company, the partnership with Sodexo was established in 2020, allowing Portuguese users to pay their meals with this type of card on the platform.
In 2023, Uber Eats widened this possibility to Edenred, allowing Ticket Restaurant cards to be used in Portugal. Users can associate the Edenred card directly with MB Way, facilitating the payment process on the delivery platform.
This advantage puts Portugal a step ahead of Spain, as Portuguese consumers had access to this functionality long before Spanish neighbors. This difference demonstrates that the Portuguese market has been in the front line in the adoption of innovative payment solutions.
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Adaptation to the new needs of consumers
Uber Eats has been betting on adapting to consumer needs, offering payment methods that guarantee greater convenience and flexibility. The possibility of paying with meal cards is especially relevant to those who receive this benefit from companies, allowing the balance of cards to be used for meals at home or at work, without complications.
According to Uber Eats Portugal, the company is constantly evaluating new payment solutions to respond to consumer expectations. The adoption of meal cards was a strategic decision to attract more users and make the payment process simpler and faster.
The fact that payment with meal cards has been available in Portugal for several years reflects the capacity of the domestic market to quickly adapt to new consumer trends. This anticipation in relation to Spain reinforces Portugal’s position as an innovative market in the area of meal deliveries.
Evolution and future of digital payments
The expansion of this functionality to Spain, according to it, is a sign that digital payment methods are gaining more and more relevance in the meal delivery sector. The ability to use meal cards on a platform like Uber Eats demonstrates the importance of flexibility and convenience for modern consumers.
REALITY OF PORTUGAL
In Portugal, the use of meal cards for digital payments is becoming increasingly common, not only at Uber Eats, but also on other delivery platforms and traditional restoration services. This trend should continue to grow as consumers are looking for simple and fast payment solutions.
Edenred and Sodexo have been strategic partners for Uber Eats, allowing these payment solutions to become accessible to a larger number of users. Spain expansion is a sign that this payment model has the potential to grow in other European markets.
Ease of use
The ease of use, coupled with the speed and safety of digital payments, makes this functionality a competitive advantage for Uber Eats. The company is aware of consumer needs and should continue to bet on new solutions to improve the usage experience of the platform.
The fact that Portugal has adopted this functionality before Spain shows that the Portuguese market has been in the front line in adapting new forms of consumption. Portuguese consumers are already used to paying meals with Uber Eats meal cards, which places the country in a position of advantage over other markets.
Uber Eats Expansion
With this expansion to Spain, Uber Eats reinforces its position as a leader in the Iberian Peninsula dining sector. The acceptance of meal cards is a strategy that can be replicated in other countries, increasing consumer convenience and satisfaction throughout Europe.
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