Starbucks Rewards Members: Invite Friends, Earn 60 Bonus Stars (& They Get Gold Status)

By Mary | Senior Staff Writer
Apr 21, 2016 @ 4:40 PM MDT

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Starbucks

Calling all Starbucks Rewards members! Now through May 2nd, whenever you invite your friends to join My Starbucks Rewards, they’ll earn Gold Status after just one purchase and you’ll get 60 Bonus Stars – which is almost halfway towards a FREE Reward! 🙂 Keep in mind that your friends must onlineplete the My Starbucks Rewards registration process and consent to receive promotional messages.

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With the new rewards program, you’ll earn 2 Stars for every $1 you spend on coffee, food, drinks, and mugs AND Gold members will snag a FREE Reward for anything on the menu once you earn 125 Stars. Plus, Starbucks will be introducing monthly Double-Star Days where Gold members will earn 4 Stars for every $1 spent on all eligible purchases. Go here for more details on the new rewards program.

AND, feel free to share your referral link in the onlinement section below!

(Thanks, Gina!)

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  1. Alea

    My email was I just had to buy 1 drink to get gold status. 😊

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    • Denise

      Mine too. And if you already have gold status, it will extend it one year.

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    • Frecklelily

      Yup! Mine too!

      Reply
  2. Kelly

    I received email about this ! If you haven’t signed up yet and anyone wants to use my link . Never done this before but I see people posting links all the time so hopefully it’s ok. Doesn’t hurt to try ! Lol . 😀Thanks ! ☕️☕️
    https://refer.starbucks.online/share/hb6xr

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  5. illjustwingit

    Where do you find your link??

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    • illjustwingit

      Idk if this works…. But maybe someone can pay it forward ☕️☕️☕️☕️https://refer.starbucks.online/share/vkc3e

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      • illjustwingit

        How do I make mine a hit able link?? Please help…. I’ve never posted a link…. TIA

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        • illjustwingit

          Omg…. It worked. Now if I could remember how I did it…. Lol TIA if anyone uses my link.

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  6. Laura

    This program isn’t worth joining anymore.
    Stars expire after 6 months. Casual “regular” coffee drinkers will have a hard time getting /keeping gold status.

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    • Caroline

      Yep. I agree. I always used to just get regular coffee and get a pastry w my star reward. Now it will take me months. I don’t care for their sweet drinks :/
      New program sucks and I don’t go there as much now.

      Reply
  7. Meredith

    My referral code is MVWRTW8YS if anyone would like to use it. Thanks!

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  10. elizabeth

    how do you invite friends?

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  12. Diana

    I have an account, but am having so much trouble logging in. I’ve requested a new password, but nothing. My birthday is tomorrow, and I would like to enjoy a birthday treat! 😊

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    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      Darn! Are you on a mobile device? If not maybe try in a different browser. Hoping that helps! Happy Birthday! 😉

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    • JJ

      I would call their 800 number!

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    • Ph

      Call them and explain they are great at resolving issues

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  13. Heather C

    Shut up!! My daughter is gonna register tomorrow when she gets her allowance… My husband, who will do the onlineputer work, is gonna be thrilled!! 😃

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  16. Linda

    Would love for someone to use my link! College student here so I spend time with my classmates studying at Starbucks! Could use the gold status 😉 Thanks!

    https://refer.starbucks.online/share/fmr2x

    Reply
  17. sue

    Not being negative or sarcastic here, but I am very curious….. When this new program was first posted here, one of Collins’ readers did the math and figured a person would have to spend over $60 to qualify for the “free” drink. I’m interested in what all you thrifty people are purchasing at Starbucks that makes it worth the price? I go to Starbucks as a treat once every 3 months or so.

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    • illjustwingit

      I get coupons from target and sometimes I like to just treat my husband and myself once a week. Sometimes when I save lots at target, I get a little treat 😬

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    • Monica

      I buy packaged coffee and earn my stars that way which I use for free rewards in store.

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      • illjustwingit

        I did that before, but lost out cause somebody keeps opening the boxes and takes the codes 😒

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    • Susie

      Sue, I don’t spend enough at Starbucks to get free stuff either, but I love the convenience of the app. That’s why I have a registered card. With the app you can order and pay on your phone, skip the register and go directly to pick up. Fantastic for times you know the lines will be long.

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    • Tricia

      Here are some ways I rack up stars without spending so much out of pocket:
      Groupon offers $5 for a $10 Starbucks card once or twice a year. Buy one and ask your non-coffee loving friends to get them for you as gifts. Transfer the balance of these e-gift cards to your main gift card/GOLD card or link to your name via your dashboard. It’s like getting 50% off the items you purchase later.
      Use coupons on Starbucks bagged coffees or other products in their grocery store line that offer bonus stars. During a good sale I’ve been able to snag items for around $2 each. Starbucks also had a deal recently that gave a $5 Starbucks e-giftcard when you purchased three participating items and submitted your receipt.
      Save these Star bonus codes until you get an email about a star dash on these items. Recently I submitted 4 star codes (2 per day) for an extra 16 stars – that was enough for a free treat of my choice. So I spent around $8 for 4 bags of coffee, plus a $5 drink. Thanks pretty good saving!
      Join Ibotta, they have had rebates on Starbuck’s line of grocery products in the past. Also, you can cash out for a Starbucks gift card if you choose.

      I’m an every 2-3 months get a cup of Starbucks brewed coffee and the occasional (1-2x per year) special drink when out with a friend kind of girl. Yes, Starbucks new program is not as great for me to get stars when I pay in store, but I think I can still keep GOLD status and enjoy a few free perks and deals by continuing the above methods.

      If you found this info useful I would love it if you decided to sign up under my referral link. Thanks!:
      https://refer.starbucks.online/share/7wls7

      And if you don’t have Ibotta on your smartphone yet, you should:
      Ibotta Referal code: qkfmjq

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    • sue

      Thank you for all the response and ideas!

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    • Ph

      When they offer bonus stars it is worth it since the new program started they have promotions going on. Check your email

      Reply
  18. Jennifer

    Where do I find my referral link? I can’t find it anywhere.

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    • AW

      Where do you find it

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      • Jen N

        Refer.starbucks.online. if you put your email in both spots and hit enter it will give you the link.

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  20. Tuesday C

    PLEASE tell me how you found it??? I cannot find my referral link anywhere???

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    • MHW

      where did you find your referral link???

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      • Jen N

        Refer.starbucks.online

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    • Jen N

      Refer.starbucks.online put your email in both spots and hit enter.

      Reply
  22. MHW

    I found mine once I tried to share the link on Facebook and Twitter. Once you share it on one of those sites the link pops up underneath, italicized, and they say – ‘here is your referral link’ or some wording similar to that…
    🙂

    https://refer.starbucks.online/share/lovxq

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    • Kalynn

      Just used Stephanie 🙂

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  26. JP

    I agree with Tricia about all the ways you can get cheap or free Starbucks. It is all much easier with a gold card. We’ll see if there are still so many easy ways to earn rewards with the new program. If you’d like to join, I’d be delighted if you used my referral link:

    https://refer.starbucks.online/share/et4uw

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  36. Jenn

    It looks like you can only earn referrals rewards 2x per day, according to the email terms and conditions. So, maybe when we use a referral link above, note that you used it for everyone to see and maybe we can get everyone’s referral links used. If anyone would like to use mine, it is https://refer.starbucks.online/share/s44sy.
    Thank you in advance and I hope everyone has a great night!

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  37. sara

    Where do you find your referral link?

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    • Shel

      Sara: I searched in my account (on my phone) with no luck… Finally thought to check my email, and there was a link (@ the very bottom of the email) to click on. Hopefully that will save you some time 🙂

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  38. wendy r

    Gold Status for you. Stars for me. It’s a sweet deal for both of us! https://t.co/6sVkdxtBPP

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  41. NW

    Collin, thank you for allowing us a place to share our referral link! If anyone is still looking to use a referral link please consider using mine. Thanks so much!

    https://refer.starbucks.online/share/vl7se

    Reply
  43. Kalynn

    I just downloaded this using a link from here. I have a digital card now. Do I have to add money to it to use it and receive my first reward? Or is it like a CC I have to pay the balance of eventually?

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    • teacherthatcoupons

      Kalynn-you will need to add money to the card. I usually add it using the Starbucks app. You can add any amount. You will get a free drink on your birthday. I hope that helps.

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  44. JH

    Gold Status for you. Stars for me.
    Join Starbucks Rewards™ and make a purchase before May 2nd, and you’ll be an instant Gold member, getting you closer to free drinks, food and other sweet offers. Thank you for using my link https://refer.starbucks.online/share/r3q5j

    Reply

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