How to add or update payment info
You can add or update payment methods in the ‘Payment’ tab of the app.
Before you can delete a payment method, you’ll need to add at least one other payment method to your account as a default method.
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Adding a payment method
To add a payment method, open the Lyft app’s menu and tap ‘Payment,’ then ‘Add payment method.’
Deleting a payment method
Before you can delete a payment method, you’ll need to add at least one other payment method to your account as a default method.
To delete a payment method:
- In your app menu, tap 'Payment.'
- Tap on the payment method you wish to delete, then tap the delete button.
Note: The payment method associated with your Lyft Cash cannot be deleted.
Switching a payment method for a previous ride
You can update your payment method before you rate your driver, up to 24 hours after your ride. Once you rate and tip your driver, you won’t be able to change the payment method for the ride.
You won't be able to switch the payment method if:
- You’re trying to switch to an unsupported payment method.
- You used a ride credit or promo on your previous ride.
- You rode on a Lyft Bike or Scooter.
- You’ve set your payment frequency to 'Daily.'
- You want to switch a card payment to Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, or a bank account.
Accepted payment methods
The following payment methods are accepted for use on the Lyft platform:
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Prepaid cards
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- Lyft Cash
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Cash App
If you want to add Venmo or Cash App as a payment method, make sure the app is installed on your phone and your Lyft app is up-to-date.
Note: Cash App is currently not available as a payment option in all regions.
Cash is an accepted payment method for adding funds to your Lyft Cash stored balance. See Adding Lyft Cash funds with cash for more info.
Note: Lyft Cash is available in both the U.S. and Canada.
Lyft is in compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards.
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