How to add or update payment info (2024)

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.

Skip to:

• Adding a payment method

• Deleting a payment method

• Switching a payment method for a previous ride

• Accepted payment methods

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:

1. In your app menu, tap 'Payment.'

2. 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, 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

• A bank checking account

• Apple Pay

• Google Pay

• Lyft Cash

• PayPal

• Venmo

If you want to add Venmo as a payment method, make sure the Venmo app is installed on your phone and your Lyft app is up-to-date.

See also:

• Promotions, ride discounts, and Lyft credit

• How to estimate the cost of a Lyft ride