How To Send Starbucks Gift Card Via Text On Iphone Or Android

Buying a Starbucks gift card in the Messages app uses your default Apple Pay payment method. If you’ve added multiple payment methods to Apple Wallet, you’ll have the chance to choose a payment method before purchase.

If you don’t see a row of icons above your keyboard, tap the App Store icon (the “A”) to the left of the typing area to bring it up.

Once your gift card is sent, you’ll receive an email confirmation for your purchase. Once the recipient taps the gift card or link in the message, you’ll receive another email letting you know the card was delivered. [1] X Research source

While the Starbucks app doesn’t let you send gift cards over text, you can easily send gift cards via email. If you don’t know the person’s email address or just really need to get the gift card to them via text, you can get around the restriction by emailing the gift card to yourself and sending a screenshot of the gift card to your friend.

Want to personalize your gift card with a message? Tap the “Add a message” box to type up to 160 characters. This message will be included along with the gift card.

Emailing the gift card is quick and easy, so if you know the person’s email address, it’s your best option. If you absolutely must send the card via text, just enter your own email address into the field—you’ll be able to screenshot the gift card once you receive it, then send it to your friend.

You’ll usually capture a screenshot by pressing the Power and Volume Down buttons (or Power and Volume Up) at the same time, but the screenshot process depends on your model. The gift card may open in the Starbucks app instead of on the web. If it does, you might have to tap the card again to bring up the bar code, gift card number, and security number.