Weekly payouts are the default way to get your earnings. We'll transfer earnings to your bank account without you having to do anything. Your weekly transfer starts automatically every Tuesday morning. Once your transfer starts, you won't be able to cash out last week's earnings using Express Pay.

Yes, in 2026, Lyft drivers have multiple ways to get paid every day. The most popular method is Lyft Direct, a business debit card and bank account that allows for Instant Pay after nearly every ride with no transfer fees. For drivers who prefer to use their own personal debit card, they can use Express Pay, which allows them to cash out their earnings up to five times per day for a small transaction fee (typically around $1.75). There is a minimum balance requirement (usually $5.00) to trigger an Express Pay transfer. While the default setting for the platform is a weekly payout every Tuesday, the vast majority of active 2026 drivers utilize these daily "instant" options to manage their cash flow and pay for daily expenses like fuel or charging. It is worth noting that some New York City drivers have specific local regulations that limit them to one "Express" cash-out per day, though the standard weekly payout remains the fallback.