How Do I Buy a Gift Card from Lyft?
You can buy physical Lyft gift cards at partner retailers including CVS, 7-Eleven, Kroger, Walmart and Walgreens. To buy a digital Lyft gift card, visit the gift cards page on the website. Tap Buy a gift card and follow the prompts to successfully purchase the card. Wait for the email containing a link to the gift card code and pin, and add this to your Lyft cash balance.
Lyft gift cards are used to pay for all Lyft rides in the US. You can purchase physical Lyft gift cards or digital gift cards. For physical gift cards, you can buy them in select retail stores, including Kroger, CVS, Safeway, 7-Eleven, Walgreens, Giant Eagle, Albertsons, Rite Aid and Walmart.
Below are the steps to purchasing a digital gift card:
1. Visit the gift card page on the Lyft website.
2. Click Send a gift card. You'll be directed to the Amazon page.
3. Choose a gift card design and enter the gift card details.
4. Add it to your cart or click Buy Now.
5. Follow the prompts to successfully purchase the gift card.
Customers can also buy Lyft gift cards on the app. Just go to the Payment Tab and tap Gift Card.
Redeeming a Lyft Gift Card
After making your purchase, you will receive an email with a link to the gift card's code and pin number. To redeem your gift card, open the app and tap on the menu icon. Tap Payment then Gift Card which is under Lyft Cash. Type in a valid gift card number and pin code to add the balance to your Lyft cash.
What Happens When the Gift Card is Stolen or Lost
Lyft gift cards can't be replaced but Lyft may be able to add the remaining balance to your account. Prepare the gift card code and send it to Lyft so they can check if the gift card has been redeemed or not. If the gift card hasn't been redeemed, Lyft can add it to your account.
To view your gift card balance, log in to your account and go to the Payment tab under Menu. The balance will be at the top. If you have questions about Lyft gift cards, please contact Customer Support.
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