How Do I Buy a Gift Card from Starbucks?

Practically synonymous with coffee, Starbucks welcomes millions of java lovers through its doors each day. In addition to its coffee drinks, the global chain also features a wide selection of teas, pastries, and other treats, along with coffee and tea-related merchandise. It's no surprise that the company also sells gift cards at its shops and online. If you want to purchase a Starbucks gift card for a coffee or tea lover in your life, use the following steps.

Buying a Starbucks Gift Card Online

If you happen to be out shopping, it's easy enough to walk into any Starbucks to buy a gift card, but if you want to buy a Starbucks gift card online, you'll have the widest selection to choose from. Starbucks features an online selection of gift cards that includes seasonal, holiday, birthday, workplace, general, and more. The following steps will walk you through the online process to buy a Starbucks gift card:

1. Visit the Starbucks website.
2. Go to the top of the screen and click on the tab that says Gift Cards.
3. Scroll through the screen. Select one of the featured gift cards or choose a "see all" option for any of the presented categories.
4. Make your selection and click on the online gift card you wish to buy.
5. Choose your gift amount from the list, or choose the custom amount option and type in the dollar amount you want to give.
6. In the next boxes, type in your recipient's name. Then type in their email.
7. Type in your name and email in the next two boxes.
8. Add an optional message in the message box.
9. Read the privacy notice if you wish.
10. Click on the checkout button.
11. Fill in your payment information and complete the checkout process.

Adding Cash to an Existing Starbucks Gift Card

If you want to add funds to an existing Starbucks gift card, you can easily do this at a Starbucks location or on its website. To add funds to a gift card, you'll need an account. You can create one or log in if you have one. Go to the gift card tab again and click on Add or Reload. You will need the information located on the physical card or in the email card to add funds. The prompts will help you add your funds and complete the transaction.

Starbucks E-gift Cards

When purchasing an online gift card at Starbucks, keep in mind that these are online gift cards. If you want to buy a physical Starbucks gift card, you will have to visit a physical location. On the website, there is no option for requesting the company to mail a physical gift card to recipients. If you have any trouble completing the online transaction, contact Starbucks customer support.