How to Get Free Starbucks $5 Gift Cards

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Oh, coffee. Why is it so delicious?!

I absolutely love getting an Instagram worthy pumpkin spice or peppermint mocha, but let’s face it…Starbucks is a luxury.

I don’t need Starbucks. I can make equally delicious coffee at home for a fraction of the price.

For a person that is trying to get out of debt, I just can’t rationalize spending $5 on a coffee.

If you are a frugal coffee loving gal, I have a few super simple and fun ways to earn $5 Starbucks gift cards (or more), so you can still enjoy your fancy coffee on a budget.

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How to Get Free $5 Starbucks Gift Cards

Shopkick

Shopkick is a fun, interactive app where you can earn points (or kicks) to redeem for gift cards.

You only need 1,250 kicks to get a $5 Starbucks gift card.

You can earn kicks by doing simple tasks like walking in to a store, or scanning a bar code of an item with your phone.

Yes, it’s kind of weird, but you can do it for free coffee!

Keep your eye on the prize ladies.

Here are a few examples of how you can earn Shopkicks to redeem for a $5 Starbucks gift card

• Walking in to a store (yes, just walking in!)
• Scanning barcodes
• Purchasing items and scanning your receipt
• Shopping online
• Watching short ads on the app
• Inviting your friends

You can work a few of these simple tasks into each of your shopping trips, and earn kicks that add up to cash in no time!

Sign up here and get 250 free kicks so you can be well on your way to that delicious PSL.

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Drop

Dropworks like a cash back credit card, but without worrying about your credit.

You can link your debit card or existing credit cards and earn points on purchases.

It’s really simple because once you add the offers to your app, you don’t have to think about it again!

You can redeem your points for a $5 Starbucks gift card once you have 5,000 points.

You can also earn 12 points per $1 spent at Starbucks to go toward your next gift card redemption!

There are several other gift card options such as Old Navy, Amazon, Target, and more!

Ways you can earn points with the Drop app to redeem a $5 Starbucks gift card

• Making everyday purchases on your linked card
• Linking a new card
• Following Drop on social media
• Inviting your friends
• There’s even a “snake” game that you can play to win more points (watch out it’s super addicting)

You can sign up here and get 1,000 points just for signing up!

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Swagbucks

Swagbucks is a super simple and fun way to earn free gift cards for doing quick surveys and other easy tasks.

Every 100 Swagbucks = $1 in gift card of Paypal cash.  The tasks are fast and fun, making that free coffee easier than ever to come by!

You just need a measly 500 Swagbucks to score a free $5 Starbucks gift card.

Here are a few ways that you can earn Swagbucks to turn into free $5 Starbucks gift cards and more!

• Take quick surveys
• Sign up for email lists and get free samples
• Watch videos
• Try products
• Shop online
• Refer your friends!

You can sign up here to get a free 300 Swagbucks bonus, and be on your way to a free coffee by the end of the day!

Starbucks App

If you’re a tried and true Starbucks fan, then you must download the Starbucks App on your phone!

You can put your free Starbucks gift cards to work right away, by uploading to the app and placing an order from your phone.

The Starbucks app will give you the ability to earn rewards for free coffee.

You can even order ahead, skip the line, and use the Starbucks app to pay.

Access exclusive sales and offers for all your favorite coffee drinks!

You can learn more about the Starbucks App here.

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There you have it!  Fun, quick, and easy ways to earn free coffee to help navigate your busy life!

Do you have any cool hacks to get free stuff?  I need to know about them!  Holla back in the comments, and share this post with your coffee loving friends.