Lyft is a major destination for travel spending. Depending on which card you use, you could be earning anywhere from 1x to 10x back on every dollar.
Ranked Card Rewards at Lyft
| Card | Rate | Currency | Est. Value per $100 | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Sapphire Preferred® | 5x | Chase Points | $5.00 | Direct Partnership |
| The World of Hyatt Credit Card | 2x | Hyatt Points | $4.60 | Category: Commute |
| Robinhood Gold Card | 3x | Cash | $3.00 | Base Rate |
| Chase Ink Business Premier® | 2x | Cash | $2.00 | Base Rate |
| Chase Ink Business Unlimited® | 1.5x | Cash | $1.50 | Base Rate |
| Citi Prestige® Card | 1x | Thankyou Points | $1.00 | Base Rate |
| American Express® Gold Card | 1x | Amex Points | $0.60 | Base Rate |
About Lyft
Ridesharing, bikes, and scooter rentals.
How we calculate this
We join merchant transaction data (MCCs) with card reward structures to find the highest effective yield. For points programs, we assume a baseline value (e.g., 1 cent per Chase point) to provide a comparable “Cash Value” metric.