LYFT — Lyft Bank Charge Explained

LYFT on your bank statement may relate to Lyft, which is listed in the Travel category. Lyft is a ride-sharing service in the US and Canada. A charge is usually a ride plus any tip, so amounts vary, and a recurring amount may be a Lyft Pink membership.

What Is the LYFT Charge?

LYFT may relate to Lyft, which is listed in the Travel category.

Lyft is a ride-sharing service in the US and Canada. A charge is usually a ride plus any tip, so amounts vary, and a recurring amount may be a Lyft Pink membership. For UK cardholders a Lyft charge usually relates to travel in North America, and entries read LYFT.

LYFT is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How Do I Cancel a LYFT Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from Lyft by checking your email for a receipt or logging into your account on their website.
  2. Cancel a recurring payment: If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your Lyft account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date.
  3. Contact the merchant: If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact Lyft directly using the details on this page.
  4. Contact your bank: If the merchant does not resolve the issue, contact your bank or card issuer using the number on the back of your card. They can explain what options may be available and what information they need.

What Other Names Does Lyft Use on Bank Statements?

Lyft may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About LYFT

What is LYFT on my bank statement?

LYFT is a bank statement transaction code that may relate to Lyft, which is listed in the Travel category. Lyft is a ride-sharing service in the US and Canada. A charge is usually a ride plus any tip, so amounts vary, and a recurring amount may be a Lyft Pink membership. For UK cardholders a Lyft charge usually relates to travel in North America, and entries read LYFT. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Why is LYFT on my bank statement?

LYFT is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How do I cancel LYFT?

If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your Lyft account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date. If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact Lyft directly using the details on this page. If you do not recognise this entry, contact your bank or card issuer and ask them to confirm the transaction and merchant details. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised.

Related charges

For more information about Lyft and all its known transaction codes, visit the Lyft merchant page.