How to Add Gift Card to Starbucks App: Easy Guide 2026
January 3, 2026

How to Add Gift Card to Starbucks App: Easy Guide 2026

How to Add Starbucks Gift Card to App & Pay (2026 Guide)
Add Starbucks Gift Card to App

⏱️ 30 seconds | 📱 iPhone & Android | 💳 16-digit code + 8-digit security

30s Time Needed
☕ Add Card
⭐ Earn Stars
🚀 30-Second Setup:

📱 Works on: iPhone & Android
💳 Need: Starbucks app, 16-digit card number, 8-digit security code
1. App → Cards → + Add Card
2. Enter code → Add/Transfer
3. Pay: Scan barcode → Done!
✅ Earns Stars automatically

Main Steps to Add Card

  1. Open Starbucks app → Tap “Cards” or “Gift” at bottom
  2. Tap + Add Card → Enter 16-digit number + 8-digit CSC
  3. Choose “Add Card” or “Transfer Balance” → Confirm

How to Transfer Gift Card Balance

Transfer to Main Card

  1. Tap card → Details
  2. Transfer Balance → Select main card
  3. Transfer $X.XX → Confirm

Why transfer? Consolidates balances, easier tracking

Remove Empty Card

  1. Empty card → Details → Remove Card

How to Reload Your Starbucks Card

Auto-Reload (Recommended)

  1. Tap card → Manage → Auto-Reload
  2. Set amount ($10/$25/$50) + trigger (below $5)
  3. Choose payment: credit/debit/Apple Pay

Manual Reload

  1. Tap Reload → Enter amount
  2. Select payment → Confirm

Pay with Phone at Starbucks

In-Store

  1. Open app → Tap Pay (barcode shows)
  2. Hold under scanner at register
  3. Cashier scans → Stars earned

Mobile Order

  1. Tap Order → Customize → Store
  2. Place order → Card auto-charges
  3. Pick up when notified

Add to Apple Wallet (iPhone)

  1. Open app → Tap Pay → Manage
  2. Add to Apple Wallet → Follow prompts
  3. Pay: Double-click side button → Scan

Benefit: Skip app, pay from Wallet/Lock Screen

Common Problems & Solutions

“Can’t find card number or CSC”

Physical: 16-digit front, 8-digit back (scratch silver)
eGift: In email (“You’ve received a Starbucks eGift”)

“Invalid card number”

  • Check all 16 digits, no spaces/dashes
  • Card activated? (physical at purchase)
  • eGift: Activate within 30 days

“Already registered”

Log into that account or ask sender to remove

“Balance not showing”

Close/reopen app, pull to refresh, wait 60s