Starbucks is a chain of coffee houses that are spread over several countries. It was founded in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegel, and Gordon Bowker as a coffee bean store and it was converted into a coffee shop after being sold to Howard Schultz in the early 1980s. Let’s know ‘Do Starbucks stars expire?’
Starbucks stars are credited within 3 days from the receipt confirmation and they expire after six months from the month in which they are credited. To earn the stars, one will have to keep the receipt safe and upload it later on their specified site. And the only way to prevent them from expiring is to use them up. Also, if you are holding a Starbucks Rewards Visa Card, then your Stars will not expire as long your credit card is open. Read on to find out more details about the same.
How does Starbucks Stars work?
It is a reward program offered by Starbucks by which you can earn Stars on the purchase of eligible items and redeem those later. The procedure to avail of this offer is explained below.
- Create a Starbucks Rewards account by signing up for it.
- Whenever you buy eligible Starbucks products, keep your receipt safe.
- Sign in to your Starbucks Rewards account, if you have one, and activate Receipt Verification. If you do not have an account, sign up for it as a new member. You will have to give details regarding your mobile number and email address.
- Upload a picture of the receipt from the store and there you go. The number of Stars earned will show up within three days.
There are many ways to submit your receipt. You can upload it after signing in to your account as mentioned above, or you can send it via email or you can also text.
The procedure to submit your receipt via various means is described below. Before proceeding with the steps given below, make sure you have taken clear pictures of your receipt. The pictures should clearly show the retailer, the date on which the purchase is made, and the name of the product which is eligible for rewards.
Via Text:
- Type “REWARDS” and send it to 811811.
- You will receive an automated message.
- Then, send the pictures of the receipt you have taken earlier.
- You will either receive a confirmation message or a request for more information. Proceed accordingly.
Via Email:
- Compose a new email and enter the recipient as Rewards@Starbucks-Stars.com.
- Upload the previously taken pictures as attachments and send the email.
- You will either receive a confirmation message or a request for more information.
Make sure you follow the guidelines properly as some receipts may not be accepted in the following cases. If the receipt uploaded is blurry, or if it is missing the retailer name, date of purchase, or the eligible product with price, it may not be accepted. Also, handwritten receipts, receipts with a $0 value, and receipts for returns are not accepted.
As soon as the number of Stars you have earned reaches 25, you can start redeeming them.
What products are eligible for earning Stars?
If you want to check the list of the qualifying products for earning Stars, you can visit their website which is given below.
https://www.starbucks-stars.com/en-us/qualifying-products
Redeeming Stars at Starbucks
The products you can get for free by redeeming your Stars are as follows. This may vary slightly depending on the location of the store.
- For 25 Stars: An extra espresso shot, syrup or sauce, or a dairy alternative, whose value does not exceed $1.
- For 50 Stars: A hot brewed coffee or a hot tea or a cookie.
- For 150 Stars: Any beverage such as a latte or a Frappuccino, or a sandwich.
- For 200 Stars: A salad or a lunch sandwich or a packaged protein box.
- For 400 Stars: A packaged coffee such as whole bean coffee, or a merchandise item not exceeding $20.
Conclusion
Starbucks Stars can be earned by claiming them through your Rewards account and can be redeemed within 6 months from the month in which they are credited, for the products that are mentioned above. To check the updated list of items that can be obtained by redeeming your Stars, you can always visit their website. Apart from the above, signing up for Starbucks Rewards can also reward you on your birthday.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are online purchases eligible for the Rewards program as well or is it applicable for in-store purchases only?
You can earn Stars for the online purchases you have made as well. The process for receipt submission remains the same.
- Within how many days should I upload the receipt?
You will have to submit your receipt within 60 days from the date of purchase.
