Get paid instantly—after every ride
Apply by tapping ‘Pay and Tax info’ under ‘Account’ in your Lyft Driver app.
Need money fast? You can now get paid instantly after every ride with the Lyft Direct debit card and bank account, powered by Payfare and issued by Stride Bank. It’s a new financial program designed to give you more economic security. Just your earnings right in your wallet — no transfer fees, no waiting periods.
A debit card designed for Lyft drivers
Instant access to your earnings
We’ll send your earnings straight to your card — instantly after every ride. No waiting to get paid, no transfer fees
A debit card designed for Lyft drivers
Easy account management
Download the Lyft Direct app and manage your earnings on-the-go from a single, easy-to-use place
A debit card designed for Lyft drivers
Security you can trust
Lyft Direct is powered by Payfare and issued by Stride Bank. All deposits to your account are FDIC insured, up to $250,000
Earn cashback
Earn Lyft Direct debit card cashback and Mastercard® Easy Savings** rebates. Rewards and cashback subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more about when you’ll get cashback ›
10% on gas for Elite drivers when you pay at the pump
The higher your Rewards tier, the more you’ll save on gas when you pay at the pump at stations that accept Mastercard - 10% cashback on gas for Elite drivers, 7% for Platinum drivers, 3% for Gold drivers, 2% for Silver drivers, and 1% for all cardholders. Elite drivers also get 7% cashback on public EV charging, 7% for Platinum, 3% for Gold, 2% for Silver, and 1% for all cardholders.
Up to 5% on dining and 1% on groceries
Get up to 5% cashback when you dine at select restaurants, including Outback Steakhouse, Pizza Hut, and more. All drivers also get 1% cashback on all grocery purchases.
MORE BENEFITS
No low-balance fees, and no maintenance fees. Save for your goals
The average American spends $163/year*,** on annoying bank fees that come with most accounts. With a Lyft Direct account, you won’t spend a penny on low-balance or maintenance fees.
Wellness Perks by Avibra
Wellness Perks Core and Essential coverage is available for active drivers receiving their earnings to their Lyft Direct account. Access to Wellness Perks by Avibra for you and your loved ones starting at $0.
Access to 20,000+ no-fee ATMs
Less sweat over those “Cash Only” signs, and more flexibility with your Lyft earnings.
Save on car-related driving costs
Enjoy select discounts from our partners, such as Jiffy Lube, National Tire and Service Center, Pep Boys, and Tire Kingdom. Learn more ›
SECURITY AND SUPPORT
Meet our financial partners
To make sure your earnings are safe and secure, we’ve chosen trusted financial partners to power and issue your debit card: Stride Bank and Payfare.
We’re serious about security
Deposits are insured up to $250,000 by our bank partner, Stride bank, member FDIC, so you can rest easy your Lyft earnings are in good hands.
Help is always available
Need a hand? It’s super easy to get support through our financial partner Payfare — right from your Lyft Direct app.
FAQs
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*Source: Feb. 2019 MoneyRates.com Checking Account Fee Survey**
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The Lyft Direct debit card is issued by Stride Bank, N.A., member FDIC, pursuant to a license by Mastercard International. Subject to eligibility. Ride fare earnings will be sent after each ride. There may be instances where funding is delayed. Tips will be sent based on the Rider’s election, which may take place up to 24 hours after the ride is completed.