Starbucks and Target are two of America’s favorite shopping destinations, but they often seem to be two different stores. For example, items at Target are generally priced lower than similar items at Starbucks, who charge a higher price for the same product. As a result, some people wonder if it’s possible to use a Starbucks gift card at the Target retail chain. If you have the right tips, you can use your Starbucks gift cards at Target with ease. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons why you should or shouldn’t use your Starbucks gift card as payment when shopping at Target.
Can You Use Starbucks Gift Cards At Target?
Yes, Starbucks gift cards can be used at Target. However, only Starbucks-branded gift cards can be used at Target. Any other gift cards or certificates will not be accepted.
How Can You Pay With A Starbucks Gift Card At Target?
- Once you have a Starbucks gift card, you can use it like cash.
- You can also pay for items with a Starbucks gift card at Target by using the Target mobile app or online.
- If you don’t want to use the Target app or website, you can also make an in-store payment with your Starbucks gift card. Just present your gift card to the cashier and they will scan it and deduct the money from your balance. This is how most people pay with their Starbucks gift cards at Target.
Which Brands Are Compatible With Target And Starbucks Gift Cards?
- Starbucks gift cards can be used at Target because they are Starbucks-branded. However, you will not be able to use other gift cards or certificates.
- Starbucks, the company that makes the Starbucks gift cards, is not a Target partner. Therefore, you cannot use your Starbucks gift cards at Target stores in partnership with any other retailer.
- You can use your Starbucks gift cards at Target in conjunction with a variety of other payment methods such as credit and debit cards such as Visa and Mastercard, Apple Pay and PayPal.
Why Can’t I Use A Starbuck Gift Card At Target?
- You cannot use a Starbucks gift card at Target because they are not partnered with each other in any way.
- You cannot use a Starbucks gift card at Target because the brand is not recognized by the company that runs the chain of stores that sell Target products (General Mills). However, you can still use your coffee shop gift cards for purchases in some of their stores including Shopko and Walmart stores.
- You cannot use a Starbucks gift card at Target because any brand of prepaid or reloadable prepaid card may be prohibited by law from being used as payment for goods and services sold by merchants who are part of an electronic benefit transfer program under Section 8(c) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (as amended). Starbucks does have its own VISA debit card called “Starbucks Rewards™ Visa Signature® Card.” It offers free drinks for every $5 you spend and it’s linked to your Starbucks account. But the VISA debit card does not use EBT funds.
- You cannot use a Starbucks gift card at Target because many of the items sold at Target are affiliated with brands that are not recognized by Starbucks, so you cannot use a Starbucks gift card for Target purchases.
- You cannot use a Starbucks gift card at Target because the company that makes these cards does not allow its cards to be used as payment for goods and services sold by merchants who are part of an electronic benefit transfer program under Section 8(c) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (as amended).
Why Should You Pay With A Target Gift Card Instead Of A Starbucks Card?
- You should pay with a Target gift card instead of a Starbucks card because you can use these cards at any Target store in the United States.
- You should pay with a Target gift card instead of a Starbucks card because you can use these cards at any merchant that is partnered with Target. The most significant partners are Best Buy, Bed Bath & Beyond, and IKEA.
- You should pay with a Target gift card instead of a Starbucks card because you can use these cards at merchants that are not partnered with Target, but who do accept payments via Target’s REDcard program. These include Amazon, Home Depot, and Toys R Us stores as well as many other non-Target stores throughout the country.
- You should pay with a Target gift card instead of a Starbucks card because you can buy merchandise at any store in the United States that is partnered with the REDcard program (Target, Best Buy, Bed Bath & Beyond, and others).
- You should pay with a Target gift card instead of a Starbucks card because you will have more flexibility to make purchases when your bank account is running low on funds or when your credit or debit cards have been declined for no apparent reason by merchants who are not part of an electronic benefit transfer program under Section 8(c) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (as amended).
How Is It Possible To Use A Starbucks Gift Card At Target?
- You can use a Starbucks gift card at Target by using the Target mobile app.
- You can use a Starbucks gift card at Target by using the Target website.
- You can use a Starbucks gift card at Target by using a Starbucks store locator to find the nearest store that accepts payments via REDcard (although you cannot buy merchandise there).
- You can use a Starbucks gift card at Target by calling the customer service number on the back of your card and asking them to make an exception for you to be able to use these cards in their stores.
- You Can Use A Starbucks Gift Card At Target By Combining The Gift Card With A Starbucks Credit Card Or Debit Card.
Why Can’t You Use A Gift Card To Buy A Gift Card?
- You cannot use a gift card to buy a gift card because Starbucks is not a merchant that accepts payments via electronic benefit transfer (EBT) under Section 8(c) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (as amended).
- You cannot use a gift card to buy a gift card because Starbucks does not allow you to combine its cards with other cards.
- You cannot use a gift card to buy a gift card because you have more flexibility to make purchases when your bank account is running low on funds or when your credit or debit cards have been declined for no apparent reason by merchants who are not part of an electronic benefit transfer program under Section 8(c) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (as amended).
- You cannot use a gift card to buy a gift card because you cannot use the gift card as payment for merchandise at any store in the United States that is partnered with the REDcard program (Target, Best Buy, Bed Bath & Beyond and others).
Bottom Line
If you have a Starbucks gift card and would like to use it at Target, you’ll need to know the rules that govern its use. First, you can use a Starbucks gift card at Target if it has a balance of less than $10. Second, you can use the card at Target if it has a store-issued card that is accepted at the Target. Finally, you’ll need to make sure that the Target store accepts Visa gift cards. With these tips in mind, you can use your Starbucks gift cards at Target with ease.
FAQ’s
Q: How can I use a Starbucks gift card to buy a gift card?
- You can use a Starbucks gift card to purchase a Target Gift Card.
Q: How many Starbucks gift cards can I use at Target at one time?
- You can use up to 3 Starbucks gift cards at one time.
Q: Can I exchange my Starbucks gift cards for Target Gift Cards or vice versa?
- No, you cannot exchange your Starbucks gift cards for Target Gift Cards or vice versa.
Q: Can I use my Starbucks gift card if it has less than $10 on it?
- Yes, you can use your Starbucks gift card with less than $10 on it. However, any amount of money that is left on the card will be forfeited upon redemption of the physical card at Target.
