This is super simple. You might even walk out of Starbucks, saving your wallet from the ever so remarkable prices. If you know you're the type of person that finds yourself in one of the many Starbucks shops because you're craving some caffeine or just something sweet and frothy, there is hope. Here's the little trick, Starbucks has a rewards program! If you can't resist the temptation this would be much more gratifying knowing that you'll be enjoying Starbucks drinks and you're working towards a discounted drink or even a free drink.
It's super easy to sign up. On your next visit to Starbucks, when you've got the insane jitters for caffeine, purchase a gift card first. In order to get a physical gift card you need to load a minimum of $5 onto the card. If you're planning on getting a Trenta sized frappuccino you might want to load a little more onto the card. Once you've got this card, step to the side, and take a seat before you follow these next few steps:
1) You have two options, you could download the Starbucks mobile app to your Android or iPhone to create an account and register a digital Starbucks Card of the physical card you just loaded. This is the most convenient way when you don't have to worry about losing the physical card or forgetting it at home. Although once you register the card and you do end up losing the physical card, Starbucks would then be able to send you a new one. I prefer the phone because all I have to do is show them my phone and they scan the card for payment and for my rewards.
2) Or you have the option to register your card at www.starbucks.com/rewards and be sure to follow the prompts to create an account and select a Starbucks Card.
Now that you've set up your account for the Starbucks rewards program with your gift card, you may now order your caffeine boost with that gift card that you just signed up with. For every drink you order at Starbucks, you will receive a Star towards your account. Yes a little cute five point virtual star, in a Starbucks cup, if you have it signed up on your phone you can even shake the cup and see the stars roll around. And yes, I have tried that. You will never want to pay by any other means but that gift card because that's the only thing building you points. So put away the cash and the credit cards and just reload your gift card when needed. It's also super easy to reload your card if you have it on your phone. When there's a long line I twiddle with my Starbucks app, check for promos and see if I need to reload my card and also peek at how many points I have at the moment.
So by having a rewards account with Starbucks you also get extra perks! Like, on your birthday, you get a FREE drink or treat, plus a coupon for 15% off a purchase at StarbucksStore.com. Keep in mind, you must join My Starbucks Rewards at least 30 days before your birthday. Last month, on regular days, which aren't so regular for reward members, we got Happy Mondays exclusively for members only. Members of the Starbucks Rewards got special Happy Mondays offers, plus even more member benefits (on the specified date from 2-5 PM)
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Monday 09 March : 30% off food, drinks & more
Monday 16 March : Two teas for one (buy one tea and get one of equal or lesser value free)
Monday 23 March : Free pastry with drink purchase (excludes breakfast sandwiches)
Monday 30 March : Frappuccino Happy Hour (50% off Frappuccino blended beverages)
**THIS PROMO WAS ONLY FOR MARCH**
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I wrote out the March promo to give you an idea what Starbucks likes to do every year. But don't you fret, we have another promotion this MAY! STARBUCKS HAPPY HOUR MAY 1-10 HALF OFF ANY FRAPPUCCINO!!! From May 1 - May 10, at 3PM - 5PM, half off any Frappuccino blended beverage. If you're a member, we get an extra hour for this promotion, so from 3PM-6PM we'd get our Frappuccino half off!
Your app will notify you of all the promotions that are coming up. Besides the Happy Hour deals where you get 50% off certain drinks, which run for a few days, there's also the Buy One Drink get double the points on a certain date, these are usually towards their specially promoted drinks, which is still great because you might want to try those out anyways and you'll also be getting points for doing so.
Another amazing feature about this rewards program is the Green level and the Gold level.
Green Level: Earn Five Stars to put yourself in the Green Level. Once you're there, besides your birthday perks, you'll also get FREE refills in the store! Pay with your Starbucks Card (which was the gift card you attached to your rewards account) or the digital Starbucks Card on your phone, gets you brewed and iced coffee and tea refills at no charge during your visit.
Gold Level: Collect 30 Stars within 12 months and you're at Gold! With the Gold Level, you get all the birthday and Green Level benefits plus FREE drinks or food every 12 Stars. For a full listing of all the benefits Click HERE.
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