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Lyft Cash

Lyft Cash is a payment method that helps you to plan ahead and budget more easily for upcoming rides.
This feature lets you load money into your Lyft account, and use that money to pay for rides. Note: Lyft Cash can’t be used for all Lyft charges, such as lost & found fees, damage fees, and gift cards.
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How it works
You can set Lyft Cash as your default payment method, or use it on a per-ride basis. If your Lyft Cash balance doesn't cover the total charge for a ride, we’ll charge your backup payment method instead.
To add Lyft Cash:
  1. Select ‘You’
  2. Select 'Payment'
  3. In the Lyft Cash card, tap ‘Add cash’
  4. Select amount and tap ‘Check out’
You can add Lyft Cash using:
  1. Credit cards
  2. Debit cards
  3. Bank accounts
  4. Prepaid cards
  5. Gift cards
Once you add cash to your Lyft account, Lyft Cash becomes your default payment method. Added Lyft Cash never expires.
You may also earn promotional Lyft Cash through rewards programs. Promotional Lyft Cash may be subject to expiration and will always include an expiration date.
You can check your balance or switch Lyft Cash on/off  anytime through the ‘Payment’ tab of the Lyft app.
Auto refills
You can set up Auto refill to refill your Lyft Cash balance when it falls below $15.
To turn Auto refills on or off:
  1. Tap ‘Payment’ in the app's main menu.
  2. Tap ‘Auto refill’ under Lyft Cash.
Availability
Lyft Cash is available in the US and Canada. However, Cash Load and Gift Card features are currently US-only.
Lyft Cash is not available to all users, and can’t be used for all Lyft charges.
Reward program
Eligibility: Lyft Business Rewards is available to riders with business profiles from contracted organizations.
Earning: Promotional Lyft Cash will accrue based on the dollar amount spent on Qualifying Rides, excluding taxes, fees, tips, and Lyft Up donations.
Expiration: Lyft Cash expires after 60 days from the date earned.
Travel partners: You can link one travel partner account (Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines or Hilton Honors).
Lyft Business Rewards is subject to modification, cancellation, or limitation at Lyft's discretion.
Learn more about the Lyft Business Rewards program terms.

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