With the Starbucks Rewards program (free to join), you’ll earn points called “stars” with every purchase and get access to exclusive offers, including special promotions to earn bonus stars, and all members get Double Stars for using a personal cup. Plus, they have instant win games where you can score free stars, drinks, gift cards, and more. Starting today, March 10th, Starbucks will be updating its Rewards Program with a few new changes.
New Benefits:
- Free Mod Mondays
- 60 Star Tier
- Bonus Stars when reloading $30+
Starbucks Rewards Program
FREE Mod Mondays
One of the new perks is Free Mod Mondays, where members get a coupon once a month for a free drink customization, including cold foam.
Earn & Redeem Stars
- 25 Stars: Free substitution of any milk, syrup, or additional espresso shot (up to $1)
- 60 Stars: Up to $2 off any item
- 100 Stars: Free brewed hot or iced coffee or tea, bakery item, packaged snack, and more (up to $6)
- 200 Stars: Free handcrafted drink – Cold Brew, Lattes, and more, or a hot breakfast item (up to $10)
- 300 Stars: Free protein boxes, salads, sandwiches, and bags of coffee (up to $16)
- 400 Stars: Personalized mug, drink tumbler, or particular coffee products (if the price is more than $20, you’ll pay the difference)
You will earn 10 free Bonus Stars every time you reload your Starbucks Card with $30 or get 25 Bonus Stars with a $50 reload – up to 25 bonus Stars per transaction.
Stars never expire
Stars expire after 6 months, but starting March 10th, Green tier members can extend expiring Stars by making a purchase, redeeming a reward, or reloading a Starbucks Card. Stars will no longer expire for Gold and Reserve tier members.
- Green member – Earn Stars from day one
- Free treat on your birthday
- Earn One Star for every $1 spent
- Stars stay active beyond 6 months with monthly activity
- Gold Member – Earn 500 Stars in a year
- 7 days to redeem your birthday treat
- Earn 1.2 Stars for every $1 spent
- 4 extra Double Star Days per year
- Stars never expire
- Reserve Member – Earn 2,500 Stars in a year
- 30 days to redeem your birthday treat
- Earn 1.7 Stars for every $1 spent
- Stars never expire
- 6 extra Double Star Days per year
- Free personalized Reserve Card to mark your achievement
- Access to the merch shop and Global Coffee Experiences
Double & Triple Star Days: Rack Up Rewards Faster

Starbucks occasionally throws Double Star Days and Triple Star Days your way, letting you earn even more points toward free drinks. Keep an eye on your app for announcements and activate the offer beforehand to maximize your Star power!
FREE Starbucks on Your Birthday
Even Starbucks will join you in celebrating your birthday with a freebie. You can get any size drink for free or a treat with a rewards membership!
The coupon will automatically be loaded onto your account on your birthday. Simply select to redeem your birthday reward during checkout. You can order ahead from the app or in-store.












Good to know. Thanks for the update!
Most welcome!
Awww I hate when places make it harder to reach rewards!
thanks for the reminder
You’re so welcome Rhonda!
I heard about this last month on the news. Sbux is increasing their profits, and they’ve been closing stores too. 🤦♂️
I noticed this with dunkin as well..raising cost and less pay for the middle class to afford these treats lol. Thanks for heads up though!
You’re most welcome!
This is a lifesaving update 😂🙏🏻
well, this sucks. they already went up on all their prices. Will just have to go less.
Oh wow, thank you for the update!
You’re most welcome!
love this update ❤️
Wow that’s good to know! Thanks!
You’re so welcome!