How To Get FREE Coffee Every Time You Visit Starbucks

Follow these simple hacks to save money at Starbucks every time!

Let’s face it, giving up coffee is harder than it sounds. If you’re addicted to Starbucks you probably know it’s draining your bank account but you simply can’t stop. Luckily, there are some useful hacks you can follow to help you save serious money on your go-to coffee order and even sometimes get it for free!

Here are the best hacks to save money at Starbucks:

1. Get a Starbucks loyalty card for free drinks

The Starbucks Loyalty card rewards scheme is a great way to save some money at Starbucks. You can go the old fashioned way and get a physical card, or you can load money onto a digital one on the app and collect 3 stars for every £1 you spend on food and drinks. When you hit 150 stars you’ll get a free drink that you can claim!

2. Collect a free drink on your birthday

If you’re signed up to Starbucks Rewards you’ll get a free drink on your birthday every year, which you can redeem on any drink you’d like as long as you’re a gold member.

3. Become a gold member

Gold members get free whipped cream, syrup and extra shots which can drastically reduce the price of your drink. You can become a gold member by collecting 450 stars via the loyalty scheme.

4. Ask for free hot water

If you like to study in Starbucks but don’t want to actually pay for a drink and you love drinking tea, you’re in luck as you can just ask for a cup of hot water and bring a teabag from home. Of course, your barista might deny the request on the basis you are essentially getting a free drink from them but 9 times out of 10 it works.

5. Get unlimited filter coffee

If you’re planning on spending a long study session in Starbucks, it can suck when your drink runs out within the first half an hour. If you order a £1.55 filter coffee you can get unlimited free refills, which isn’t a commonly known fact.

6. Bring your own cup

Not only does it help the environment, but bringing your own cup can knock a bit of money off your drink too. You’ll get 25p off your drink which might not sound like a lot but hey, every little helps as a student. Starbucks also sell reusable cups for cold drinks too, so you’ll never have to get a plastic takeaway cup again.

7. Cut back on the ice

It’s a common fact that if you have a drink that’s full of ice you get less of the actual liquid in the cup to allow room for the ice, especially when your drink is made up of 50% ice. Realistically, your drink is probably cold enough already so just ask for less ice to enjoy a fuller drink that will last longer.

8. DIY an iced latte

If you’re really craving an iced latte but don’t have the funds, you can DIY one on a budget. Simply order a double shot of espresso and a cup of ice (the ice is free) and ask for an empty iced latte cup. You might get a few weird looks but you can mix the espresso with milk from the refill stations (which is also free) and mix in the ice for a considerably cheaper iced latte.

So, whether you can’t get through the day without a flat white or you prefer Frappuccino’s these simple hacks can not only help you to get free coffee but also save a lot of money too!