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 cash back
Earn Lyft Direct debit card cash back and Mastercard® Easy Savings** rebates. Rewards and cash back subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more about when you’ll get cash back ›
Up to 7% on fuel for Platinum drivers
The higher your Rewards tier, the more you’ll save at gas and public EV charging stations that accept Mastercard. 7% cash back for Platinum drivers, 3% for Gold drivers, 2% for Silver drivers, and 1% for all cardholders.
4% on dining and 1% on groceries
Get money back at select restaurants, including California Pizza Kitchen and Pizza Hut, and earn cash when you do your shopping at select stores.
1% on a bonus category
Every three months you’ll get cash back in a rotating category, like phone plans or pharmacies. Go to the ‘Rewards’ tab in your Lyft Direct app to see qualifying merchants for the current bonus category.
MORE BENEFITS
No low-balance fees, and no maintenance fees
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.
Automatically save to reach your goals
Opt in to put a percentage of your earnings aside to build for your future. From paying off debt to rainy day funds, or even that business idea you’ve always wanted to start.
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.