Starbucks Discount Gift Cards
How to use Starbucks gift cards
Starbucks gift cards can be used at any Starbucks location or loaded into the Starbucks app.
In-store, show the eGift card barcode or ask the barista to scan your code.
The best approach is to load the gift card balance into your Starbucks app. Open the app, go to your Starbucks Card, and tap "Add gift card." Enter the code from your Card Depot account. The balance transfers to your Starbucks Card and you can pay by scanning your phone.
For a full walkthrough, see our guide on how to use gift cards online.
How to check your Starbucks gift card balance
Check your Starbucks gift card balance online by entering the card number and security code, by phone at 1-800-782-7282, or load it into the Starbucks app.
For other brands, our guide on how to check any gift card balance covers the steps for every major retailer.
Why loading to the app matters
When you pay through the Starbucks app, you earn Starbucks Rewards stars on every purchase. Stars add up to free drinks, food items, and merchandise. You don't earn stars when paying with a physical gift card at the register without linking it to your account first.
If you go to Starbucks regularly, the math works out. Buy discounted gift cards from Card Depot, load them into your app, earn stars on every order, and redeem stars for free drinks. You're saving on the payment and earning rewards at the same time.
How it adds up
A daily Starbucks habit runs $5-7 per visit. That's $150-210 per month. Check the current discount above and multiply by your monthly spend. Over a year, that's a lot of free lattes.
Starbucks Rewards tiers
Starbucks Rewards has two tiers: Green (starting level) and Gold (300 stars in 12 months). Gold members earn 50 bonus stars on their birthday and double star days. Gift card purchases loaded through the app earn the same stars regardless of tier.
Common questions
Do I earn Starbucks Rewards stars with gift cards?
Yes, if you load the balance into the Starbucks app and pay through the app.
Do Starbucks gift cards expire?
No. No expiration, no fees. See our guide on whether gift cards expire.
Can I load multiple gift cards into the app?
Yes. Each card adds to your Starbucks Card balance.
Do they work at all Starbucks locations?
Yes at company-operated stores. Some licensed locations inside airports, hotels, or grocery stores may have different policies.
Can I get cash back for a Starbucks gift card balance?
Usually gift cards are not redeemable for cash, but some states require it for small leftover balances. California, for example, requires retailers to cash out gift card balances under $10, and several other states have similar rules with different thresholds. Check your state law for the exact amount.
Starbucks promo codes and coupons
Searching for Starbucks promo codes? Codes are hit or miss, expire quickly, and often exclude what you actually want. A discounted Starbucks gift card works differently: it gives you a guaranteed discount on every purchase, stacks on top of any sale or coupon you do find, and never expires. Check the current discount above, then apply the card at checkout.
Where we get these cards
We buy Starbucks gift cards in bulk from authorized distributors. Every card is verified, delivered instantly as an eGift code, and is backed by our 100-day money-back guarantee.
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