Switch payment method options

USER: I'm not seeing a an option for switching payment method on Lyft or Uber. I'd like to toggle between the cash app card and my USAA debit card. Is that option available after or let's say between picking the ride type and making payment

ASSISTANT: Good question. The ability to switch payment methods on entity["mobile_app","Uber",0] or entity["mobile_app","Lyft",0] depends on **when** you try to switch (before ride, during ride, after ride). Here’s a breakdown of how each works:

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### **Uber**
- You can pick your payment method **before** you request a ride: in the Uber app you go to the menu → “Payment” (or “Wallet”) → add or select your preferred card. citeturn0search7turn0search16turn0search0
- You **can** change the payment method **during a trip** (for certain trips) — the help page says: while the ride is in progress, tap the white panel at the bottom (in the app) → tap “Switch” next to the price & payment method → select a different payment method. citeturn0search0turn0search16
- If the ride has already ended, you may be able to switch payment **after the fact** (e.g., change to your Uber Cash balance) via “Your Trips” → select trip → “Need help with this trip?” → Edit payment. But this has specifics and may not always apply. citeturn0search32turn0search4

**In your case** (you want to toggle between a Cash App Card vs a USAA debit card):
- If you’ve already added both cards in Uber, you should be able to select which one before you request the ride.
- If you’re already in the ride, you *might* be able to switch — provided your city/ride type supports it.
- After the ride completes, switching may be limited or only for certain payment types.

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### **Lyft**
- On Lyft you can also add multiple payment methods and set a default via: menu → profile icon → “Payment” → add/update cards. citeturn0search3turn0search18
- However, Lyft’s help says that for **past rides**, you *cannot* switch the payment method once the charge is complete. citeturn0search2turn0search3
- It also mentions you can change your default payment method for *future* rides by selecting under the “Payment” tab. citeturn0search2turn0search18

**In your situation**:
- Before you select the ride type (e.g., Lyft Standard, XL, etc.), you should check in your Lyft app that the correct card is selected in “Payment”.
- Once you’ve requested the ride, it doesn’t appear that Lyft offers a guaranteed in-ride toggle of payment methods in the same way Uber does.
- So you should definitely pick the desired card *before* starting.

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### ✅ My recommendation
Since you want to toggle between two cards (Cash App Card and USAA debit card), I suggest:

1. Open the Uber **and** Lyft apps and add both cards in each app (if not already done).
2. Before you request a ride, check under **Payment** and select the card you want for that ride.
3. If you’re using Uber and already requested the ride, you can check if the “Switch” payment method option is available during the ride.
4. For Lyft, do not rely on switching during the ride — pick the card ahead of time.

If you’d like, I can check **city-specific** restrictions (because sometimes features vary by region) for Fairfax, VA (your area) to see if Uber’s “Switch during ride” works there, and if Lyft has any local quirks. Would you like me to look that up?