In Canada and the United States, Lyft is among the most used ride-sharing apps. There are a variety of payment alternatives available, making it simple and comfortable to use.
Payments are processed using your Lyft account, a Lyft gift card, or a credit/debit card.
How To Delete Payment Method On Lyft?
Steps to Delete Payment Method on Lyft:
Step 1: Open Lyft App.
Step 2: Click on the Lyft icon to activate the app. “Lyft” will be displayed in pink on the Lyft symbol.
Step 3: To continue, tap the menu in the upper right corner, ie- the three lines.
Step 4: You must choose the “payment” options from the right side menu among several alternatives. There will be one card icon displayed there; tap on it.
Step 5: Tap on the card you want to delete or update under “payment methods.“
Step 6: You’ll see all of your card information on the new page. To erase your card from the Lyft app, tap on the “delete” button.
Step 7: The option to “Delete card” will appear; you must now press on the icon to delete your card from the Lyft App.
Step 8: You can either add a credit card or keep it as is after deleting the old one. When you delete a card, all of the data associated with it is also deleted.
How To Remove Card From Lyft?
A card that Lyft accepts as a primary or default payment method cannot be removed. To erase your card information, choose another payment method as your default or preferred choice. You’ll then be able to delete the card info you want.
You won’t be able to view the delete options if the card you’re wanting to get rid of is set as your default payment method.
In this scenario, you may have to return to the payment screen and select the underpayment default option. Then you need to follow the below steps-
Steps to Remove Card from Lyft:
Step 1: Open the Lyft app on your phone.
Step 2: Click on the menu bar on the right top corner
Step 3: From the drop-down menu, choose ‘Payment’.
Step 4: You can alter or add payment options after taping them.
Step 5: Choose your preferred payment method or card for future ride purchases.If you choose to go back to your previous payment method, it will be saved as a backup. This is especially true if the new payment has run out of funds or has expired.
Step 6: Check your payment settings for both your business and personal profiles to make sure it’s not your payment method. If that’s the case, go to the Payment Defaults area and modify your default payment method first.
Step 7: Select the card you’d like to erase and press the delete button. Remember that if you already have more than one payment method, you can only remove one.
Step 8: Verify that the card has been deleted by looking for it. You can leave or add a new card after deleting the previous one. When you delete a card, all of the data associated with it is also deleted.
Important Information About Lyft Payments
Things that you should know about Lyft payments are-
- You’ll get a notification within the app to alter your payment method if your card on file is due to expire or has already expired. It’s essential to retain a valid card on file with the app. Otherwise, you won’t be able to call Lyft trips.
- You must always have a valid credit card, despite having Google pay, Apple pay, etc. This means you can only access Lyft services if you have a valid credit card.
- The app will urge you to alter your payment method before scheduling the next journey if a charge fails for any reason. The rejected charge will be charged to your new account or card if you change your payment method.
- Unless you opt to deactivate the debit or credit card that is on file with Lyft, any type of payment that is on file with the ridesharing firm will be there even after you delete the Lyft app from your smartphone or tablet.
Conclusion
Lyft app avails various payment options. When you have a payment method on the Lyft app, you can’t delete it right now. However, after adding a new card as a default payment, you can erase the old one.
When you remove your card from the Lyft app or delete your Lyft account, your information isn’t completely removed from the company’s database. You can update or edit card details and enjoy their services.
