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Old 14-04-2009, 12:30 PM   #1
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Default Free Starbucks coffee for Caffeinistas worth £3.45

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What's it about?

A good deal for regular Stabuckers. Pick up a 'Starbucks card' in stores, load it with £5 or more in-store then register it with the rewards programme on the Starbucks website (the offers the one at the bottom of that page) and you'll receive a voucher through the post for a free beverage of your choice (excluding bottled drinks) worth up to £3.45.

Make sure you tick the box agreeing to receive information by post/and or email when you register for the rewards programme otherwise you won't get it.

Which drinks can I order?

You can choose any Tall, Grande, or VentiTM drink. Prices range from £1.35 to £3.45.

How long's the free coffee available?

You'll need to top up your card and register it by 30 June in order to receive the voucher. Once you've received it you'll have until 30 July to use it.

Use the Starbucks store finder to locate your nearest Starbucks.

Will I get anything else?

Use your Starbucks card to pay at other times and you can also get free extra espresso shots, free flavoured syrups, soya milk and cream. Plus you'll receive other offers periodically.

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Old 17-04-2009, 6:40 PM   #2
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In starbucks today Iwas discussing the end of the free estima coffee card and the barrista told me that he knew for definite that they were going to run a similar scheme for starbucks card holders who had a balance of 1p on their account. The current scheme gives you a free estima coffee every day after 2pm- we have been asking for it with plenty of hot milk and it has been great. I picked up a couple of cards to register in store- I suspect you may have to make a minimum payment that is more than £5, but it will be worth it...
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Old 17-04-2009, 10:11 PM   #3
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Tried to register- you have to load the card with money in store first before you can register online. But the minimum is £2 so that is great.
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Old 18-04-2009, 12:02 AM   #4
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This is all new to me...do I just request a card from the barrista next time I'm in Starbucks and then do the registration online?
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Old 19-04-2009, 8:34 AM   #5
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In our Starbucks, they are in a little stand in front of the tills, they sort of look like a giftcard



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Old 20-04-2009, 8:49 PM   #6
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Today the barrista told me that from 21st onwards, there will be rewards for the starbucks card holder.

She made it sounds like there are loads of offers including free syrups. I think she said one free drink. Would love to know what are the offers
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Old 20-04-2009, 9:07 PM   #7
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Today the barrista told me that from 21st onwards, there will be rewards for the starbucks card holder.

She made it sounds like there are loads of offers including free syrups. I think she said one free drink. Would love to know what are the offers
That must be the same thing. I think its worth putting £2 on the card to see what turns up.
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Old 21-04-2009, 7:26 AM   #8
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I'm chuffed to bits with the idea of free Starbucks offers I've spent a small fortune in there over the years and thought it was about time they had some sort of loyalty/reward scheme.

I can't wait to see what they offer!

Edit: Used the card today and the syrup I ordered for my coffee was taken off my bill only 30p I know but still a little nicety. The staff were puzzled, though and said that there must be a problem with the till. Luckily the manager was on hand to correct them - it does say on the reciept that it's a 'Starbucks Reward Discount' but it seems that the company haven't communicated this discount very well with staff.

I'd love to know if there are any offers but there's nothing on the website and I haven't had any emails, I'll keep a look out!

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Hi,

Like Charliezoo, I also got my syrup for free this morning. The barrista's told me it was the new 'starbucks rewards' program, and extra shots and syrups were free for cardholders who paid with their cards. Also more discounts to come, possibly free coffee?? Here's hoping!

It will only be for people who pay with the starbucks cards though, so for anyone just thinking of getting one and putting a £1 on it, it probably won't work.

Hopefully more information will come soon!
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Starbucks is starting their new promotion (top secret, no one knows what it is, or at least aren't revealing anything!) on Friday 24th April.

I guess we'll all find out soon enough. Hope it's something fun like 1 free coffee a day! But it's only for people with Starbucks Cards.
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I have had a starbucks card for about a year which I top up when I have change lying about in my purse, and nearly every month have had an offer through for something free, as well as the free estima coffee and money off coupons too. If you use Starbucks a lot its really worth using the card - but remember to register online! You can use them abroad as well. We did this in New York, as I am rubbish when it comes to american coins, saved me the affront of getting it all wrong!

I often buy put £5 on a card to give to people as part of their bday/xmas pressie, and they are always really chuffed! A wee change from a shop voucher and a nice way for a friend to treat themselves to some fancy drinks, especially if they usually drink instant!
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Went online to register a card and found this page about rewards which I thought was new
https://www.starbucks.com/cardrewards/default.asp
but then realised that it was the US site. Stil I think it may be what is rolling out here. There are 4 benefits
customisation- free syrup/soy
refills on brewed coffee
free beverage if you buy beans
free wi fi for two hours a day
Doesn't matter if you have received your card as a gift, always had one or just bought your very first- every time you pay with your card you will get these great benefits.
But I still am hoping for more free estima.
I wonder...
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from talking to a barista in my local store today it sounds really very good.. much better than costa/neros etc where you have to buy 9 drinks before you get the last one free & you generally loose the card before you get to that point..
get a starbucks card & load it with £5.. go to starbucks.co.uk & register your card.. then you get sent a voucher for a free drink.. & you get free shots/syrup/whipped cream/soy with your drinks everytime you use your card! so you could have an extra shot vanilla soy whipped cream latte for just the price of a normal latte!! BARGAIN!
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Does anyone know if the free drink/ discount voucher is sent to postal address or email address?
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I'm not sure, but usually they send their vouchers to a Postal Address.

In January, they did 50p discount for each day of the month to cardholders, and it was a physical dated coupon per day that I received in the mail.

We'll have to wait and see!
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from talking to a barista in my local store today it sounds really very good.. much better than costa/neros etc where you have to buy 9 drinks before you get the last one free & you generally loose the card before you get to that point..
get a starbucks card & load it with £5.. go to starbucks.co.uk & register your card.. then you get sent a voucher for a free drink.. & you get free shots/syrup/whipped cream/soy with your drinks everytime you use your card! so you could have an extra shot vanilla soy whipped cream latte for just the price of a normal latte!! BARGAIN!
Is there anyway of finding out officially what free stuff we're entitled to? The barista in my local Starbucks didn't even know about the free syrup...I don't want to go ordering shots/cream/soy etc and have to pay for them!

I emailed Starbucks a few days ago to ask but no reply so far.
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I think that the till 'knows' even if the assistants don't, so the free stuff will be free automatically (see #7)
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The Starbucks UK website says this.. HTH

Starbucks Card Rewards

All you have to do is join and your rewards will start today.
What are you waiting for? Check out all the great ways you can save:

Add a little something
When you purchase a beverage with your registered Starbucks Card, you can enjoy free extras every day. Free extras include select syrups, an extra shot, soy milk and whipped cream. This is your chance to try something delicious.
Complimentary flavour choices inlcude Caramel syrup, Vanilla syrup (regular or sugar free), Hazelnut syrup (regular or sugar free), Almond syrup, Irish Cream syrup, Peppermint syrup, extra shot of espresso, choice or soy milk and whipped cream. A combination of complimentary choices is also acceptable, for example an order of an extra shot vanilla latte would mean that the extra shot and vanilla syrup are for free when you pay with your registered Starbucks Card. Offer valid at participating UK and Ireland stores and is subject to change.


Get more coffee with your coffee
When you use your registered Starbucks Card to purchase a bag of whole bean coffee (250g), we'll give you any Tall handcrafted beverage of your choice for free*. It's just our way of saying thanks.
You receive one Tall handcrafted beverage 12 fl oz at the time of purchase of one of our 250g bags of whole bean coffee. *Does not include bottled beverages. Offer valid at participating UK and Ireland stores and is subject to change.


Free beverage of your choice when you register and join Starbucks Card Rewards...
Let's start of with a bang shall we?
As a thank you when you register your Starbucks Card, you'll receive as a thank you a free handcrafted beverage of your choice in the mail. It's just our way of saying thanks for being a loyal customer.
Remember this is just the beginning......
Remember to tick the box to receive mail from us, that way we can send you your thank you. Customers who have already registered should automatically receive their thank you - as long as you have ticked the box. This offer is available until 30th June and is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply.
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the idea of extra shot vanilla latte with whipped cream is very ... fattening!

Thanks for everyone's posts.
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the idea of extra shot vanilla latte with whipped cream is very ... fattening!

Thanks for everyone's posts.
What about an extra shot skinny vanilla latte with whipped cream? Surely that can't be fattening?
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