{"id":10268,"date":"2023-09-28T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/tech\/?p=10268"},"modified":"2023-09-27T01:26:58","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T01:26:58","slug":"does-starbucks-take-apple-pay-find-out-how-it-works","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/tech\/apple\/does-starbucks-take-apple-pay-find-out-how-it-works\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Starbucks Take Apple Pay: Find Out How It Works","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you frequent Starbucks a lot and you use Apple products, you might start to wonder how you can integrate both platforms. Hence, the question: does Starbucks take Apple Pay?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, the simple answer is Yes<\/strong>. Starbucks does take Apple Pay, and it lets you pay with your Apple digital wallet. You can add your Starbucks Card to the Wallet app on your iPhone and pay for your order by holding your phone near the reader at the register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also reload your Starbucks Card using Apple Pay through the Starbucks app on your iPhone or Android device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the rise of digital payments, it\u2019s not surprising that more and more platforms are allowing people to use their smartphones to pay for goods and services. With over 15,000 locations in the United States, Starbucks is one of the major restaurants that accept Apple Pay. This makes it easy for you to enjoy your coffee without the hassle of carrying cash or a physical credit card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Apple Pay?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Apple Pay is a mobile payment and digital wallet service provided by Apple Inc. Buyers can use Apple Pay to make payments on the web using the Safari web browser or an iOS device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sellers can also use Apple Pay to sell:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Physical goods, such as clothes and electronics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Digital goods, such as software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. intangible professional services, such as concerts or gym memberships.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    How it works<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    1. The Apple Pay button shows up on your website when a customer uses the Safari web browser or an iOS device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. The payer taps or clicks on the Apple Pay button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Your website shows the payer a payment sheet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. The payer confirms the purchase details, such as the shipping address and payment method.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. The payer authorizes the purchase on the payment sheet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      The payment sheet helps streamline the checkout process by showing the customer the information needed to make the payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Payment sheets can show the user\u2019s name, address, shipping information, and email address. You can customize this payment sheet to include the user details and payment information you need for your Apple Pay integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      How to pay at Starbucks with Apple Pay<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      With iPhone<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      You can use your iPhone – or even your Apple Watch – to pay at Starbucks using Apple Pay. You must install Apple Pay on your iOS device and connect it to your chosen payment method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Here\u2019s how to pay for your Starbucks beverages using Apple Pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Open Wallet on your iPhone or iWatch. Here, you will see every card you have added to Apple Pay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Choose the card you want to use as an accepted payment method. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Unlock the device with your password or Touch ID (or Face ID on newer iPhones) to validate the transaction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. When your entire purchase amount appears, raise the top of your phone or watch to the card reader. The card reader can read your phone\u2019s display up to a few inches away without touching it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Bring the chosen card into the range of the scanner after selecting it on your Apple Watch to have it processed. You\u2019ll hear a beep when the card reader detects your iPhone or Watch.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        The beep indicates the end of your transaction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Within the Starbucks App<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        These two apps are directly connected, which benefits coffee addicts who don\u2019t want to pay with cash. Customers who use the iOS version of the app can add money using Apple Pay, which speeds up and simplifies transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        With the location-based functionality of the app, you can learn the nearest store\u2019s location. If you order and pay in advance, you won\u2019t have to wait in line, and then pick up your drink. You can track Stars acquired through purchases by looking for them in the Starbucks Rewards program. The app will instantly apply the most savings and discounts for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        How to order using Apple Pay in the Starbucks app<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        You can use Apple Pay in the Starbucks app. You cannot use Apple Pay directly to pay for your order. Instead, you will need to reload your Starbucks Card in the amount between $10 and $100 first and then use this money to order. You can use the app to pick up your order at a store or drive through. Here is how to use Apple Pay to pay in the Starbucks app:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Download the Starbucks app<\/strong> from the App Store.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. You will need to register for an account or sign in if you have an account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. In the Starbucks app, tap the account icon<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Tap Starbucks Cards & payment<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Tap your Starbucks Card<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        6. Then tap Add funds<\/strong>, select an amount, and if you want, you can turn on Auto Reload<\/strong>. Ensure that Apple Pay<\/strong> is selected as your payment option. Then tap Add [amount]<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Now you can use these funds to make purchases within the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Apple Pay will automatically be added to your payment options. You can add new payment methods as well. You can access your payment options by going to Your Account<\/strong> (icon) > Starbucks Cards & payment<\/strong> > Payment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          How to add money to a Starbucks card using Apple Pay<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          You can add money to your Starbucks account using Apple Pay also. The Apple Pay Wallet app will immediately withdraw the specified amount from your saved cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          You can also reload your Starbucks card<\/strong><\/a> while choosing Apple Pay as your payment method. Moreover, you can earn loyalty points by adding money to your Starbucks card. For every dollar spent, Starbucks gives two credit points that you can use to buy food later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Here\u2019s how to charge your Starbucks card using the Apple Pay Wallet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Tap on your profile icon after opening the Starbucks mobile app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Choose the card you want to recharge under the Starbucks card & payment<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. The Auto-reload<\/strong> option is available for your convenience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. You can proceed once you choose Apple Pay as your payment option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            How to add Starbucks Gift card to Apple Wallet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            You must connect to the internet to use Apple Pay to pay at Starbucks. However, by adding a Starbucks Gift Card to your Apple wallet, you can complete transactions offline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            The card is redeemable at any Starbucks location. Here\u2019s how to add a Starbucks card to Apple Wallet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Tap the Cards<\/strong> icon at the bottom of the Starbucks mobile app once it is open.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. You\u2019ll see a window listing all the cards linked to your Starbucks account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. You can link a card to Apple Pay by tapping the Details<\/strong> icon next to the card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. Tap the Add<\/strong> button in the upper right corner after selecting the Add to Apple Wallet<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            5. By opening the Apple Pay app wallet, check if you have successfully added your Starbucks gift card.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              The remaining steps are the same, including scanning the barcode to make payments at Starbucks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              How to set up Apple Pay<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              Before you can use Apple Pay at Starbucks, though, you need to set it up on your iPhone or Apple Watch. It only takes a few steps after that to link a money source and send a payment. Each of these steps is described in greater detail below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              However, it is important to note that Apple Pay is only compatible with Apple devices such as the Mac, iPhone, and Apple Watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Download and install Apple Wallet<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

              Here are three simple steps for installing an Apple Wallet on an iPhone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n