How to Add Starbucks Gift Card to the App & Pay With Your Phone
December 8, 2025

How to Add Starbucks Gift Card to the App & Pay With Your Phone

Starbucks Gift Card: Add to App + Pay (2025)
Starbucks Gift Card App Guide

Add card → scan barcode → pay in-store. Reload + earn Stars automatically.

☕ Add Card
📱 Phone Pay
⭐ Earn Stars
🚀 30-Second Setup:

1. Starbucks app → Cards → + Add Card
2. Enter 16-digit code + 8-digit security
3. At counter: Scan barcode → Done!
✅ Earns Stars | Reloads easy | Works offline

📋 Table of Contents

Add Gift Card to App

  1. Download Starbucks app → Create account
  2. Bottom menu → Cards tab
  3. + Add Card → Enter gift card number + security code
  4. ✅ Card added! Balance shows instantly

Transfer Balance (Multiple Cards)

Combine Cards

  1. Cards → Tap card → Details
  2. Transfer Balance → Pick main card

Remove Empty

  1. Empty card → Details → Remove Card

Pay In-Store (Scan Barcode)

  1. Order your drink
  2. Open app → Tap your card
  3. Barista scans barcode → Balance deducts
  4. ✅ Stars earned automatically

Reload Card Balance

  1. Low balance? Tap card → Reload
  2. Pick amount ($10/$20/etc)
  3. Pay with credit/debit → Reload now
  4. Enable Auto-Reload for convenience

Add to Apple/Google Wallet

Platform Steps Benefit
iPhone Card → Add to Apple Wallet Double-click side button → Scan
Android Card → Add to Google Wallet Quick access from wallet

FAQ

Card won’t add?

Check 16-digit number + 8-digit security code. Already registered? Sign into that account.

Works offline?

✅ Yes – barcode works if loaded before going offline.

Multiple cards OK?

Yes, but transfer to 1 main card for easier use.

Earn rewards?

✅ Automatic Stars on every purchase with app card.