I love Starbucks, in my opinion the best place to get the most consistent coffee where ever I am. I literally go to Starbucks at least once a day, sometimes even twice a day. Since I am frugal I try to get the best deals possible, but I am shocked by how many do not take advantage of the Starbucks Registered Card Program. You will literally be able to save money everyday by signing up for something free, what do you have to lose?
Register Your Starbucks Card --- Cost $0
Registering your card is a free service that Starbucks offers. The only cost is that you have to keep a balance on the card, but if you are like me and go to Starbucks often it shouldn’t be a problem. The way it works is after you registered your card, you will get a “star” for every time you buy a drink at Starbucks. The more stars you get the more benefits you will get as well.
Registered Level – This is the level that everyone starts with for just registering
Green Level - 5 Stars
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Free beverage customization – This is huge for me since my drink is a Iced Venti Sugar Free Hazelnut Light Ice Soyi Latte. You will also get these customizations for free “Complimentary choices include Caramel syrup (regular or sugar-free), Cinnamon Dolce (regular or sugar-free), Classic, Hazelnut (regular or sugar-free), Juicy Raspberry, Peppermint, Toffee Nut, Vanilla (regular or sugar-free), Sugar-Free Mocha, soy, breve and heavy cream. Offer valid at participating U.S. stores and is subject to change.”
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Free Refills on Brewed Coffee – It works for both brewed and iced coffee refills
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Free Beverage with whole Bean Purchase – When you buy a pound of coffee you will get a free tall drink of your choice.
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Free Trial Offers – Be on the “in” of what is coming out on Starbucks
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You still get the benefits from Registered Level as well so free wifi and free drink on birthday
Gold Level
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Free Drink Every 15 Stars – This is huge you get a free drink after your got 15 stars. They will send you a coupon on in the mail once you hit that magical number of 15.
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Personalized Gold Card – sends you a pretty nice card with your name on it but its more for bragging rights.
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Personalized Offers and Coupons – They will send you customized offers, I have not gotten anything that really intrigued me but you never know.
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You will still get the benefits from Registered Level and the Gold Level
By registering my card I literally save $.90 a day and twice a month I get a free drink which equals to $3.70 per drink. Now some of you might save it is cheaper to save by making my own coffee. Yes, you are correct I would save a ton more by making my own coffee. However, saving money is saving money and this way I still get to enjoy my Starbucks everyday!