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Cancellation & Refund Policy

We know travel plans can change. Chyft provides a clear, automated refund policy designed around respect for your schedule and fair operations for our drivers.

60+ Minutes Before Departure

100% Instant Refund

Cancel your trip at least 60 minutes prior to scheduled departure timestamp in the app to receive an immediate 100% refund to your Chyft digital wallet.

Under 60 Minutes or No-Show

Non-Refundable

Within 60 minutes of dispatch, your seat has been locked and driver compensation committed. Cancellations or terminal no-shows in this window are non-refundable.

How Wallet Refunds Work

When you initiate an eligible cancellation in the Chyft app, funds are credited instantly to your in-app Chyft digital wallet. There is no waiting period for bank clearing.

Wallet credits never expire.
Apply credits instantly to any scheduled route across Nigeria.
Withdraw directly back to your Nigerian bank account at any time.

Carrier Disruptions or Route Cancellations

If Chyft is forced to cancel or reschedule a journey due to severe weather, security alerts, or operational contingencies, you will be notified immediately via push notification and SMS.

In all carrier-initiated cancellations, passengers receive an automatic 100% full refund plus priority rebooking on the next available dispatch with dedicated concierge support.

Step-by-Step Cancellation Guide

  1. Open the Chyft mobile app and tap the Trips tab.
  2. Select the upcoming trip reservation you wish to cancel.
  3. Tap Manage Reservation at the bottom of the pass.
  4. Choose Cancel Booking and review the refund summary.
  5. Tap confirm. Your wallet balance updates immediately.

Book with flexibility and confidence.

Manage your seat reservations, live trips, and instant refunds from the Chyft mobile app.