How to check your Starbucks gift card balance
How to check your Starbucks gift card balance on the official site, by phone or in store — plus activation, fees, expiry and scams to avoid.
Quick answer: Check your Starbucks gift card balance online at starbucks.com, in the Starbucks app, by phone (1-800-782-7282) or at any Starbucks checkout. You will need: card number; security code (not needed if the card is registered to your Rewards account). Enter the card number and PIN only on starbucks.com.
What you need
- Card number
- Security code (not needed if the card is registered to your Rewards account)
Check your Starbucks gift card balance online
- Go to the gift card page on starbucks.com and enter the card number and security code.
- Or sign in to Starbucks Rewards and open Card management to see registered cards.
- In the Starbucks app, open the Scan tab to see balances of cards linked to your account.
- Or call 1-800-STARBUCKS (1-800-782-7282).
Other ways to check the balance
- By phone: call 1-800-782-7282 and enter the card number when prompted.
- In store: ask a cashier or customer-service desk at any Starbucks location to check it.
- In the app: add the card to your Starbucks account in the official app to see the balance any time.
- On your receipt: the balance remaining after each purchase is usually printed on the receipt.
Activating a Starbucks gift card
Activated at the register or when an eGift is sent. Register the card to protect the balance.
Fees and expiry
See the Starbucks Card Terms & Conditions. Starbucks Cards are reloadable.
Where to buy Starbucks gift cards
Starbucks stores, starbucks.com, grocery stores.
Tips
- Registering the card lets you move the balance if it's lost.
- Canadian cards are managed on starbucks.ca.
Starbucks gift card FAQs
How do I check my Starbucks gift card balance?
You can check it online at starbucks.com, app, phone, in store. You will usually need card number and security code (not needed if the card is registered to your rewards account).
How do I activate a Starbucks gift card?
Activated at the register or when an eGift is sent. Register the card to protect the balance.
Do Starbucks gift cards expire or have fees?
See the Starbucks Card Terms & Conditions. Starbucks Cards are reloadable.
Is it safe to use a third-party gift card balance checker?
Avoid them. Enter your card number and PIN only on starbucks.com, in its official app, or in store. Third-party checkers can capture the numbers and drain the card.
What should I do if my Starbucks gift card has a zero balance I didn't spend?
Contact Starbucks customer service straight away with the card, the receipt and the purchase details. Card-draining fraud — where numbers are copied before the card is sold — is common; the sooner you report it the better the chance of recovery.
Can I get cash back for a small remaining balance?
Sometimes. Several US states require cash back for small balances — California, for example, for balances under $15 (raised from $10 in April 2026) — and some Canadian provinces have similar rules. Ask at the till or contact the brand.
Sources: customerservice.starbucks.com · www.starbucks.com · www.starbucks.com.