New-Rider Code vs. Your Own Referral Code
These are genuinely two different things, and Lyft’s own app doesn’t always make that obvious:
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How to Use the Lyft Referral Code
Download the Lyft app for iPhone or Android.
Sign up for a new account (this only works if you’ve never had a Lyft account before).
Code: WNY
Tap your account icon, then “Promos,” and enter WNY — or just sign up through this link and skip the manual step entirely.
Take your first ride to see the discount applied.
After that, find your own referral code in the app’s “Free rides” section and start sharing it with friends for ongoing credit.
- New-rider promo code (WNY): a one-time code for people who have never used Lyft before. Enter it at signup for a discount on your first ride. This is the code on this page, and it’s what most people searching “Lyft referral code” actually want.
- Your personal referral code: generated automatically once you’re a Lyft rider yourself. It lives under the “Free rides” or “Refer friends” section of the app. Share it with friends who haven’t used Lyft — when they sign up and ride, you both typically get a credit. This code is unique to you; it’s not something we can hand out, since it only works if it’s tied to your account.
Common Misspellings: Lyft, Lift, Lfyt
If you got here searching for a “Lift” or “Lfyt” taxi promo code, you’re in the right place — Lyft is the correct spelling, and the same code (WNY) and referral mechanics above apply no matter how you typed it.
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If you’d rather earn than spend, sign up to drive for Lyft here. New-driver bonuses are set per city rather than one flat number everywhere, so check what’s shown to you at signup instead of relying on an old fixed figure from elsewhere online. You can also refer other drivers once you’re signed up, similar to the rider referral system.
Where Does Lyft Operate?
Lyft runs in most major US metro areas and plenty of mid-size cities in between — it’s a US-focused company, unlike Uber, which spread itself across dozens of countries. If you’re not sure whether your city is covered, the app will tell you as soon as you open it and share your location. We’ve also written up the referral code and local details for several specific cities, linked at the bottom of this page.
A Note on “Lyft Referral Codes” (Plural)
You may see other sites listing a handful of different codes (TOP50, GOOD50, and similar) as if they’re all separate live offers you should try one by one. In our experience Lyft runs one active new-rider code at a time rather than several competing ones — WNY is the one we currently track and verify. If you see other codes floating around, they’re most likely expired holdovers from an earlier promotion rather than a live alternative worth hunting for.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the current Lyft referral code?
WNY, for new riders. This isn’t the same as your own personal referral code, which you’ll get once you’ve signed up and can then share with friends.
Is the discount always $50?
Not anymore. This page used to advertise a flat $50 credit; Lyft has since moved to a discount decided at signup that varies by market, so treat any specific dollar figure you see elsewhere as historical rather than guaranteed.
Can I use multiple Lyft referral codes to stack discounts?
No. Only one new-rider code applies per new account, and it only works the first time you sign up — not on an existing account.
Where do I find my own referral code to share with friends?
Inside the Lyft app, under your account icon, in the “Free rides” or “Refer friends” section — it’s generated automatically once you’re a rider.
Does Lyft have a driver referral bonus too?
Yes — both a sign-up bonus for new drivers and a referral bonus for existing drivers who bring in new ones. Both are set per city rather than a single nationwide number.
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