Paying with cash, credit, or debit cards directly usually only earns 1 Star for every $1 spent .
Starbucks prevents users from earning stars on the purchase and the spend to avoid "double earning" on the same dollar. Pro-Tip for Bonus Stars
While the purchase of the card is ineligible for rewards, using one to pay for your coffee or snacks is actually the most efficient way to earn stars:
When you pay with a registered Starbucks Card (including digital gift cards in the app), you typically earn 2 Stars for every $1 spent .
No, you cannot earn when purchasing or reloading a Starbucks gift card . The rewards program is designed to award points when you spend the balance on the card, not when you buy the card itself. How Earning Works with Gift Cards
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