Lyft is an American company that operates an app used to hire vehicles, rental cars, motorized scooters, bicycle shared systems, and food delivery. Lyft came into existence in 2012. The founders go by Logan Green and John Zimmer. Let’s know ‘Does Lyft Accept Prepaid Cards?’
Lyft assures customers that they can always get a ride from a friendly driver at their own convenience. Lyft additionally prides itself in having an easy-to-use app that makes the order to payment process is user-friendly and easy for riders.
But the main question here is.
Does Lyft accept prepaid cards?
Yes, it does! Lyft accepts prepaid cards from networks such as American Express, Visa, and Mastercard. Additionally, you can use standard debit cards, gift cards purchased from Walmart or other retailers.
Please note that despite Lyft accepting prepaid cards, some other prepaid cards may not work.
What we will be discussing further:
- Steps on adding your Prepaid card to Lyft
- Are there additional payments that Lyft accepts?
- Conclusion
- Frequently asked questions
Steps on adding a prepaid card to Lyft
It is very simple to add your prepaid card to Lyft. The steps include:
- Download the app on your phone and then open it
- On the top left corner of your screen, click on the menu
- Continue with the payment option
- Now scroll to where you will find the “Add payment method”
- You can now choose either the a debit or credit option, click on your preferred option
- Key in your account details and make sure all your card details are accurate
- Finally, Click on “Save”
Are there Additional Payments that Lyft accepts?
Yes, there are. Additional payments include:
- Most debit cards used by US or Canadian Banks
- All credit cards from major companies such as Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
- If you are an iOS user you can pay with Apple pay
- You can pay with Paypal using your Android Or iOS. Additionally, Venmo (owned by Paypal) is an acceptable payment method for Lyft customers.
- Android users can make payments using Google pay.
- As we discussed before, Lyft cash is an acceptable payment method. After you load money into your Lyft cash, you can use Lyft cash to pay for your rides anytime.
- Lyft pass is another option where your company can pay for all your rides or some of the rides. The company is offered a unique code by Lyft that should be shared with you.
- You can additionally pay for the ride using Lyft gift cards to pay for your ride. The gift cards are bought from select retailers or online. If you are thinking of giving a gift to your friend, maybe a family member or anyone for that matter, you can use a Lyft gift card.
- The last payment option that you can use is known as commuter benefits. Your employer can provide you with a commuter benefits program that uses pre-tax dollars for commuting using Lyft.
Conclusion
As we have discussed, you can confidently make Lyft payments using Prepaid cards supported by top networks. You can also pay for Lyft using other forms of payment. Make sure that your Prepaid card has enough money. You can additionally use a debit or credit card, to pay for your Lyft rides. If you have some cash load it to your debit card or Lyft cash.
Lastly, add the card with funds to your Lyft account and you are good to go.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I pay for the Lyft before or after the trip ends?
You will pay for the Lyft once the trip ends. Lyft will place a pending charge on your card or PayPal account, immediately after your order for a Lyft ride. The bank may send a notification on the pending charge. The bank does this to ensure that you have enough money to pay for the ride in your card or PayPal account.
If you decide to cancel your ride or your driver cancels the ride, you will not be charged.
- Is Cash acceptable Payment option for Lyft?
Unfortunately, You can’t pay for a Lyft ride with cash. As much as Lyft has a Lyft cash option, you are required to load money to Lyft cash from the other payment options available. The other option is to use your PayPal account at a Walmart store or any other retailer that you prefer. The only exception is if you want to tip the Lyft driver. Your driver can accept cash only as a tip.
- Why is Lyft asking me to add a second payment card?
This is probably because they want to confirm your identity. The other reason might be because the card that you entered initially does not have enough funds, is expired or if it simply isn’t working.
