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Deals & freebies · STARBUCKSBirthday drink or food, with a prior Star-earning transaction
Green: birthday only · Gold: 7 days · Reserve: 30 daysParticipating locations · check local addresses
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Join Starbucks Rewards and add your birthday at least 7 days beforehand, and complete at least one Star-earning transaction before your birthday each year. Choose one eligible handcrafted drink, food item or bottled drink; this is not a no-spend sign-up offer.
How to use this benefit
Under the rules effective March 2026, Green redeems on the birthday only, Gold within 7 days starting on the birthday and Reserve within 30 days. Scan your member barcode at a participating store. Multi-serve items, alcohol, merchandise and packaged coffee are excluded; check that the reward has arrived.
Check the official page for current eligibility, availability and participating locations.