What a Lyft gift card gets you
Redeeming a Lyft gift card adds Lyft Cash to your account, and Lyft spends that balance automatically before charging your card on the next ride — no need to select it each trip. The balance covers standard rides, shared rides, Lyft XL, bikes, and scooters, but it cannot be used for the Lyft Pink membership fee or cashed out. There are no activation or per-use fees.
two formats:
- E-gift card: Emailed within minutes, redeemed by entering the code in the Lyft app. $25 to $200 via lyft.com; $25 to $200 via Dyme.
- Physical card: Sold on retail gift-card racks at fixed denominations, redeemed by entering the code in the app.
You can redeem multiple Lyft gift cards into one account; the Lyft Cash balances add together and draw down automatically across rides.
Where to buy: four channels compared
| Channel | Format | Denominations | Delivery | Discount | Adds on top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DymeBest for Miles | E-gift only | $25 – $200 | Instant | None | Dyme Miles + instant paperless delivery |
| Lyft.com | E-gift only | $25 – $200 | Instant | None | — |
| Retail racks Supermarkets, drugstores, big-box | Physical only | $25 – $100 typical | Immediate | Occasional retailer promo | Retailer loyalty points |
| Secondary marketplaces Raise, CardCash | Digital code | Varies | Instant | Occasional few percent below face | — |
Retail-rack and resale availability varies by location and season. Verify the balance on any resold code before redeeming.
Can I get a Lyft gift card at a discount?
Yes, but not on lyft.com or through Dyme. Dyme sells Lyft e-gift cards at face value; the value-add is Dyme Miles and paperless delivery. The discount channels are:
- Retailer gift-card promotions. Supermarkets and drugstores periodically run bonus or fuel-points offers on third-party gift cards, including Lyft. The deal is the retailer's points, not a markdown on the card.
- Secondary marketplaces (Raise, CardCash). Resold Lyft codes occasionally list a few percent below face. Verify the balance before redeeming, since secondary listings sometimes carry partial balances.
- Warehouse-club multi-packs. Costco and Sam's Club at times stock discounted Lyft multi-packs. Supply rotates and isn't always listed.
The reliable return comes from the rewards stack below: your credit card and Dyme Miles on the purchase.
How to stack rewards
Two rewards programs fire on a single Lyft gift card purchase through Dyme.
Your credit card earns rewards on the Dyme purchase.
Gift-card resellers typically code as MCC 5947; many cards exclude this MCC from category bonuses.
Earn 1 Mile for every dollar you spend, and 5 Miles per dollarduring special offers — the layer the other channels can't match.
Illustrative only. Card rates, brand-program terms, and Dyme Miles offers change and vary by member; figures above are examples, not a guarantee of value.
How to buy via Dyme
Lyft e-gift cards on Dyme arrive in the recipient's inbox in under a minute.
- Open the Lyft brand page on Dyme.
- Enter the recipient's email, the denomination, and an optional personal message.
- Check out. The e-gift sends immediately and can be added to Apple Wallet or Google Pay from the email.
You earn 1 Mile for every dollar you spend, and 5 Miles per dollar during special offers. Miles post to your Dyme account within 3 business days. Dyme Miles never expire, have no blackouts, and are redeemable on any airline, any hotel, across over 2 million hotels and 600 airline partners.
Every Dyme purchase contributes to Dyme's renewable energy mission. Dyme uses part of its profits to support communities worldwide by investing in cheaper and cleaner electricity. Read more at dyme.earth/blog/impact.
How to buy on lyft.com
- Go to lyft.com/gift-cards.
- Pick an amount from $25 to $200, enter the recipient's email and an optional message, and choose a delivery date.
- Check out. The recipient enters the code under Lyft Cash in the app to load the balance.
How to buy at Costco, Sam's Club, or a supermarket
Lyft physical gift cards sit on third-party racks at supermarkets, drugstores, and big-box stores — Kroger, Safeway, CVS, Walgreens, Target, and Walmart commonly carry $25, $50, and $100 cards at face value. You pay no discount but earn the retailer's loyalty points and any fuel rewards that apply to gift-card purchases. Costco and Sam's Club occasionally stock discounted multi-packs.
Designs and personalization
Lyft e-gift cards use the brand's standard pink card art with a customizable message and an optional scheduled send date.
Physical Lyft cards on retail racks come in the retailer's standard fixed denominations. There is no individually customizable physical design.
Delivery and timing
- E-gift via Dyme: 1 to 60 minutes by email. Redeem by entering the code in the Lyft app.
- E-gift via lyft.com: 1 to 60 minutes by email, or scheduled to a future date.
- Physical at a retailer: Immediate — walk out with the card and enter the code in the app.
Dyme does not mail physical cards. For a card in hand, a retail rack is the path.
Corporate and bulk buying
Lyft Business offers bulk gift cards and ride credits for companies that want to cover employee or customer transportation at scale, with centralized billing and reporting. Contact the Lyft Business team to set up an account.
Frequently asked questions
Open the Lyft app, go to the payment or Lyft Cash section, and enter the gift-card code. The amount loads as Lyft Cash and applies automatically on your next ride.
$25 to $200 in set amounts on lyft.com and through Dyme. Retail racks carry fixed denominations, usually $25, $50, and $100.
No. Lyft gift card balances do not expire once loaded as Lyft Cash, and there are no fees.
Yes. Lyft Cash covers standard rides, shared rides, Lyft XL, and Lyft-operated bikes and scooters where available.
No. Lyft Cash from a gift card covers rides and micromobility but cannot be applied to the Lyft Pink membership fee.
Yes. Once redeemed, the balance shows as Lyft Cash in the app's payment section. Unredeemed codes can be checked on Lyft's gift-card help page.
Yes. Redeem each code into the same account and the Lyft Cash balances add together, drawing down automatically across rides.
No. Lyft Cash from a gift card is for rides and micromobility only and cannot be withdrawn as cash.
Yes. Secondary marketplaces like Raise and CardCash buy unwanted Lyft codes, paying a percentage of face value depending on demand.
Usually within 1 to 60 minutes. Gmail's Promotions tab occasionally delays delivery — check there if it doesn't arrive.