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How does Lyft gift card work?

This gift card (“GC”) is redeemable only for eligible goods and services via the Lyft platform (“Lyft App”). The entire value will be credited to your Lyft account upon redemption in the Lyft App. Except where required by law, this GC is not reloadable, not redeemable for cash, not refundable, and cannot be resold.



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Lyft does not charge any issuance, activation, dormancy, inactivity, or usage fees in connection with your Lyft Card. Your Lyft Card has no expiration date nor does the value on your Lyft Card ever expire.

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From retailers to grocery stores, here are some places where you can add cash. What's Lyft Cash? It's a digital wallet that lets you load money into your Lyft account to use for rides. Learn more here.

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Pros and Cons of Lyft and Uber There are some key differences between Uber and Lyft. Uber can be less expensive than Lyft for the average journey—research suggests that Uber is the cheaper company, with the average trip costing $20 compared with the $27 you would spend for an average Lyft trip.

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Product features. Redeemable only via the Lyft mobile application. No returns and no refunds on gift cards.

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Delivered digitally soon after your purchase.

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100% of tips go to drivers. After a ride, you can choose to tip your driver with cash or through the Lyft app. Tips added in the app are charged to the card on file. Lyft credit can't be used to tip drivers.

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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.


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If you request a ride during times of really high demand, you'll pay an inflated rate. Times of high demand and low driver supply are called Prime Time. Prime Time fees are extra fees that Lyft charges during busy times.

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Basic Uber and Lyft pricing is pretty even, but regional variations occur due to supply and demand. Each company calculates surge pricing in a different way, and places with fewer drivers with one or the other firm will feel demand more intensely during busy periods.

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Uber can be less expensive than Lyft for the average journey—research suggests that Uber is the cheaper company, with the average trip costing $20 compared with the $27 you would spend for an average Lyft trip. Also, Uber can be used around the world, whereas Lyft is only available in the U.S. and Canada.

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If your debit card or account info isn't up-to-date, your transfer will be declined. If this happens, we'll text you with instructions on how to fix it. Make sure your debit card info is updated before you tap 'Confirm Deposit. ' If it isn't, tap 'Edit' and submit your updated card info.

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