Does Starbucks take Cash App [Easy Guide]

If you shop at Starbucks and are curious to know “Does Starbucks Accept Cash App” you are on the right post. Yes, you can pay with Cash App at Starbucks, and in this guide, we will cover all the ways in which you can use Cash App to pay for your coffee at Starbucks.

You can use your Cash App Card at Starbucks to pay with your Cash App balance, which works at all outlets.

Cash App card being Visa-branded is universally accepted, whether you are using it at restaurants or gas stations. So it is a surefire way of being able to make the payment.

Now, even if you are looking to pay without using a Card, there are a few ways in which you can make the payment using only your mobile.

How to Use Cash App at Starbucks

You can use Cash App to make a payment at a Starbucks outlet by swiping your card. Alternatively, you can link your Cash App card to Apple Pay or Google Pay wallet and make the payment using the wallet with your mobile.

A third way of using the Cash App at Starbucks is by adding your Cash Card to Starbucks App.

Using Cash App Card at Starbucks POS

You can use your Cash App card to pay using a swipe or just tap to pay at the POS machine at Starbucks and enter your PIN when prompted.

This is similar to using any credit card or debit card to complete the payment.

Now using the Cash App Card is also beneficial as from time to time, you get the popular Cash App Boost offers which usually give you a $1 discount on your coffee.

Using Apple Pay or Google Pay with your Cash App Card linked

Starbucks accepts payments from Apple Pay or Google Pay. So you can make your payments conveniently from your phone, by adding your Cash Card to Apple Pay. This is especially handy when you pay at drive-thrus, to make the payments on the go.

You can link your Cash App card with Apple Pay to complete the one-time process.

Even if use the Cash App Card with Apple Pay/Google Pay, you can still get the boost benefit as ultimately the charges are on your Cash App card.

Using Starbucks App with your Cash App Card

You can also use the Starbucks App which has an easy ordering process by pre-selecting the items you want to buy.

You can use the App to find Starbucks locations near you and it also has a rewards program.

You can add your Cash App Card as a payment method in Starbucks App.

You can also make payments using scan & pay at the store with this app and have the option to add a tip inside the app

It even allows you to order ahead of time if your store is busy.

Other Payment Methods accepted by Starbucks

  • Starbucks Cards: Starbucks Cards come in different designs and can be loaded with $5-$500 (or $10-$100 when purchasing in the app). It can help you get some free refills
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • PayPal
  • Credit or Debit Cards:
    • Visa,
    • MasterCard,
    • American Express and Discover Credit Cards.
  • Cash

You can save a credit or debit card in the Starbucks app to pay directly – either in-store or when ordering ahead using the Starbucks App.

Cash App Starbucks Boost

From time to time, you may be lucky to get a Coffee Boost offer on Cash App which gives you a cool one dollar off on your coffee. This can be a decent saving if you are big on coffee. However, the boosts do expire and keep rotating so don’t look at it as a long-term option.

You can check your boost by going to Cash App -> Cards Tab (on the bottom menu) -> Save with Boosts -> Scroll through and select boost of your choice -> Add Boost

Wrap Up

So there are a number of options to use Cash App to make your payment at Starbucks. You may also get a discount in case you have a coffee boost available in Cash App.

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Dev

I have a passion for finance and technology. On this blog, I share helpful information on products and services that we use in our daily lives and simplify things I learned the hard way.

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