Collect Stars and Get Stellar Rewards with the STARBUCKS CARD

I’ve been waiting for this since my barista days…{and guess how long ago was that?}

{sigh}It’s finally here — the Starbucks Card!

Yes, it’s cute but what is the Starbucks Card? Launched last August 7, 2013,  the Starbucks Card is a stored value and loyalty card that offers customers rewards when making purchases  from over 210 Starbucks stores in the country.

Nope, it is not something that you buy. You can get it just by going to any Starbucks Store, asking a barista for it, and activating it with your first load of ₱300. The card can be reloaded with money up to a maximum amount of ₱10,000 – allowing customers to pay for their Starbucks favorites without having their wallet on hand.

There are two designs available, one is two coffee in mugs and the other one is two servings of tea in paper cups. Which one do you like? I got the tea cups but I heard there’ll be more designs coming, so we better stay tuned.

I like the card sleeve that it went in. It says “we see stars in your future“. Stars are the points you’ll get when you buy your favorite hand-crafted drink, whole bean, or Starbucks VIA Brew using the Starbucks Card.

You can use your Stars to redeem:

•  Any Grande handcrafted beverage for every 12 Beverage Stars.
• Any 250g of whole bean coffee for every 10 Whole Bean Stars.
• Any 12-pack Starbucks VIA® Ready Brew for every 10 Starbucks VIA® Stars.

Starbucks Card doesn’t have an expiration date but those that doesn’t have any activity for three (3) years –meaning no load, no purchases– will be rendered invalid. Stars, however, expire every March of the next calendar year.

The moment you get your card, please don’t forget to register it at http://www.starbucks.ph/card. Not only will it be for your protection should you lose your card, you’ll also receive a complimentary Grande handcrafted beverage which is redeemable within 60 days after registration. You’ll also get a FREE slice of cake as a birthday treat provided you purchase a handcrafted beverage on your birthday or up to 60 days after.

I’m sure you’re already excited to get your own Starbucks Card. I have good news for you, I will be giving away five (5) Starbucks Cards with ₱300 load in the coming days! Yaaaaaay! Please stay tuned.