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Create a card for Lyft in Halocard
In your Halocard dashboard, create a new card, name it Lyft and set a limit that covers what you are about to pay.
Lyft
AcceptedHalocard is accepted
Halocard is accepted at Lyft. Lyft takes credit, debit and prepaid cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, Afterpay and Lyft Cash, all added in the app's Payment tab. Cash can be loaded into Lyft Cash at select stores, and that balance pays for rides. Each ride request places a temporary authorization that clears in 5 to 7 business days.
Halocard has processed 500+ transactions for Lyft
What payment methods does Lyft accept?
Accepted
- AcceptedHalocard
- AcceptedCredit Cards
- AcceptedDebit Cards
- AcceptedPrepaid Cards
- AcceptedApple Pay
- AcceptedGoogle Pay
- AcceptedPayPal
- AcceptedVenmo
- AcceptedCash App
- AcceptedLyft Cash
- Accepted with conditionsAfterpayOnly for rides with a fare of $40 or more, the Lyft Pink annual plan and the Annual Bike Pass.
Not accepted
- Not acceptedBank Transfer (ACH)
- Not acceptedCryptocurrency
- Not acceptedStablecoins
How does Lyft appear on my statement?
Lyft 3 rides 3/16 lyft.com/chargesLYFT RIDELYFT INC
What merchant category (MCC) is Lyft?
4121Taxis, limousines and ride hailing
How to pay for Lyft with Halocard
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Add the card under Payment, then Add payment method
Open the Lyft app menu, tap Payment, then Add payment method, and enter the card details.
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Make the card your default payment method
In the Payment tab, set the Halocard as the default. Lyft charges the default for rides and for Lyft Pink renewals.
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Join Lyft Pink from the Lyft Pink tab
To subscribe, open the Lyft Pink tab in the app menu and tap Select a plan. The membership fee goes on your default card.
Official payment guidance from Lyft
- Accepted payment methods: https://help.lyft.com/hc/en-us/all/articles/115013080408-How-to-add-or-update-payment-info
- Pending charges and authorizations: https://help.lyft.com/hc/en-us/articles/115012926167-Pending-charges
- Lyft Pink payment rules: https://help.lyft.com/hc/en-us/rider/articles/360037342653
Tips for successful payments at Lyft
- AcceptedSet a credit or debit card as your default before you join Lyft Pink. Lyft does not take digital wallets, prepaid cards or gift cards for the membership fee.
- AcceptedPick how often you pay under Payment, then Payment frequency. Daily combines a day's rides into one charge; per ride charges after each trip.
- AcceptedRemove saved methods you do not want used. If the default cannot be charged, Lyft may charge another payment method on your account.
- AcceptedEnter the billing name and address exactly as they appear on your Halocard.
Why do Lyft payments decline?
- An error says your ride can't be requested
- Lyft names an out-of-date payment method or too little money for the ride cost. Update the card under Payment, or make sure it covers more than the fare.
- A payment charge or authorization failed
- Lyft will not take new ride requests on that method until it works. Contact your card issuer about the decline, or add another payment method.
- A wallet or prepaid card is refused for Lyft Pink
- Lyft Pink fees need a credit or debit card. Set one as your default, then select a plan again.
- Afterpay does not appear as an option
- Afterpay shows only on rides with an estimated fare of $40 or more and cannot be your default. Choose it on the payment screen each time.
Lyft payment FAQ
Does Lyft accept cash?
Not for rides. Lyft's Terms of Service prohibit cash payments except for tips and buying Lyft Cash. You can load cash into Lyft Cash at select retail stores from the Payment tab, with a $30 minimum per load, then spend the balance on rides, bikes, scooters and some transit.
Why is there a pending Lyft charge on my card?
A pending Lyft transaction is a temporary authorization, not a charge. Lyft places one when you create an account, request a ride, update a payment method, change your destination, add a stop or rent a bike or scooter. It drops off or appears as a refund within 5 to 7 business days, leaving only the final ride charge.
Does Lyft take Apple Pay?
Yes. Apple Pay and Google Pay are on Lyft's list of accepted payment methods, along with PayPal, Venmo and Cash App. They pay for rides, but Lyft Pink membership fees need a credit or debit card.
What is Lyft Cash?
Lyft Cash is a stored balance in the Lyft app. It does not expire, is non-refundable and cannot be redeemed for cash. It pays for rides, bikes, scooters and certain transit systems. The payment method linked to Lyft Cash cannot be deleted from your account.
How much is Lyft Pink?
Lyft Pink is $9.99 a month or $99 a year, and Lyft Pink All Access is $199 a year with extra bike and scooter benefits. Plans renew automatically on your default payment method until you cancel, and you can pause or cancel under Lyft Pink, then Manage Plan.
About Lyft
Lyft is a ride-hailing and mobility platform run by Lyft, Inc. Riders book rideshare trips in the Lyft app and rent bikes and scooters, and Lyft Pink members pay a monthly or yearly fee for ride discounts and free unlocks. Lyft also offers taxis, private hire, executive chauffeur services and car sharing across six continents.
- Website
- lyft.com
- Support
- help.lyft.com
- Billed by
- Lyft, Inc.
- Billing region
- United States ($USD)
- Users
- 30.5 million active riders, Q2 2026
- Revenue
- $6.3 billion, 2025
