Lyft Direct powered by Payfare

Get paid instantly with the Lyft Direct Debit Card for drivers. We’re making it even easier to access your Lyft earnings — instantly, after every ride. Your earnings will go straight to a secure, online bank account, powered by Payfare. No transfer fees, no service delays — just your cash right where it belongs: in your wallet.

Earn cash back
Unlock cash back on every gas and public EV charging purchase when you use your Lyft Direct card, based on your Lyft Rewards driver tier:
• Elite Driver: 10% cash back on gas and 7% on EV charging
• Platinum Driver: 7% cash back on gas and EV charging
• Gold Driver: 3% cash back on gas and EV charging
• Silver Driver: 2% cash back on gas and EV charging
• All cardholders: 1% cash back on gas and EV charging


Also get 1% on groceries, as well as 5% back on select dining and additional cash back deals with Mastercard Easy Savings, so you can keep more of what you earn.

No-fee account
You won’t pay any low-balance or maintenance fees, and you’ll get access to no-fee ATMs across the country

Save to reach your goals
Automatically put a little aside to reach your goals


The Lyft Direct debit card is issued by Stride Bank, N.A., member FDIC, pursuant to a license by Mastercard International. Subject to eligibility. Optional services such as out-of-network ATM withdrawals and foreign transactions incur fees. For fee schedule, terms and conditions see the Stride Bank Account Agreement, Payfare Program Terms and E-SIGN Agreement, available in the Lyft Direct mobile app. Rewards categories and amounts subject to change without notice. Gas merchant classification is subject to Mastercard rules. Ride fare earnings will be sent after each ride. There may be instances where funding is delayed.

The Lyft Rewards program, driver tiers, busy hours, and rewards, are subject to change and may not be available to all drivers. The availability of certain perks may vary depending on supply or market conditions. You must maintain your driver tier requirements to continue accessing associated rewards. Subject to Lyft Rewards Terms and Conditions and Lyft Terms of Service.