Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[mkmommy]

The Starbucks gift cards that someone uses Airmiles for, do you need cash air miles to redeem for them or can you you dream Airmiles?

I gather they are good in the States, what is the exchange rate on them?

 

[bababear_50]

The Starbucks gift cards that someone uses Airmiles for, do you need cash air miles to redeem for them or can you you dream Airmiles?

I gather they are good in the States, what is the exchange rate on them?

Hi hon
I use them all the time in the United States,,
they are usually current day of use exchange rate.
You do need to buy them with cash airmiles.
95 cash airmiles =$10.00. I just redeem and add to my plastic card.
You can have multiple cards on your account,,like Christmas time,,March Break,,gifts etc.
Hope that helps a bit
Hugs
Mel

Starbucks Terms and Conditions
https://www.starbucks.ca/card/card-terms-and-conditions

Airmiles Starbucks info
You can either print your eGift(s) and use them in any Starbucks store, or transfer the eGift balance to an existing registered Starbucks Card by visiting www.starbucks.com/card.


Terms & Conditions
Reload your Card, check your balance and find out how to register and protect your Card balance at participating Starbucks stores, starbucks.com/card or 1-800-782-7282. Your Starbucks Card may only be used for making purchases at participating Starbucks stores. Cannot be redeemed for cash unless required by law. Refunds only provided for unused Cards with the original receipt. This card does not expire, nor does Starbucks charge fees. Complete terms and conditions available on our website. Use of this Card constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions.

The Starbucks word mark and the Starbucks Logo are trademarks of Starbucks Corporation. Starbucks is also the owner of the Copyrights in the Starbucks Logo and the Starbucks Card designs. All rights reserved. Starbucks is not a participating partner or sponsor in this offer.

In depth article about Starbucks and Disney World
https://wdwprepschool.com/starbucks...m_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes

 

[Disney Addicted]

Hi Mel. Would you know if the Starbucks APP works in the States? Both my kids have a gift card attached to their APP and use their APP to purchase drinks.

 

[bababear_50]

Hi Mel. Would you know if the Starbucks APP works in the States? Both my kids have a gift card attached to their APP and use their APP to purchase drinks.

Hi Hon
I do not know. I read a few months ago on the DIS *Budget* board that it was possible however I don't want to say so without personal experience. Maybe someone else who has tried it will post their experience.
I would also call Starbucks to make sure.
here is the number

1 (800) 782-7282
800-Starbuc (800-782-7282)
OR
https://customerservice.starbucks.ca/

 

[Disney Addicted]

Thanks!

 

[isabellea]

Hi Mel. Would you know if the Starbucks APP works in the States? Both my kids have a gift card attached to their APP and use their APP to purchase drinks.

It works in the USA. DH used it multiple times all over the USA (on our way to FL, in FL, WDW and California).

 

[Aladora]

Hi Mel. Would you know if the Starbucks APP works in the States? Both my kids have a gift card attached to their APP and use their APP to purchase drinks.

The app works in the states, i’ve used it in California, Florida, New York and Washington. It works in the parks and while you cannot redeem stars for rewards, you will earn stars!

 

[Disney Addicted]

It works in the USA. DH used it multiple times all over the USA (on our way to FL, in FL, WDW and California).

The app works in the states, i’ve used it in California, Florida, New York and Washington. It works in the parks and while you cannot redeem stars for rewards, you will earn stars!

Great, thanks! Neither have enough stars to redeem so that's not a concern. I was hoping to hear the APP works in the States so they can still use their phone to pay and not worry about gift cards.

 

[Donald - my hero]

Way to go @Donald - my hero 900 pages and counting.

Yeah!! 900 pages Jacqueline!!!
I've been saving this one for you ....
Hugs
Mel

HOLY SMOKES, look at us go !! I never imagined that noticing a flyer offer from Rexall, doing some creative math and sharing it would lead to such an active, friendly community! For giggles sake I decided to dig up what I thought was such a big deal ... here you go My suggestion was to buy the gift card, earn the 20 AM. Wait till it was activated and then use it to make 2 separate $50 transactions and earn another 200 AM. Question for the group, would we still think this was a worthwhile offer

 

[Donald - my hero]

I only just found this thread a few weeks ago. I wasn't seriously collecting Airmiles until I booked our Disney Cruise for next February. Now I need Airmiles so I can possibly use them to stay in a hotel a few days before the cruise and go to WDW as well - my DS(10) is really looking forward to seeing WDW, we did Disney Land last year, now he has the bug.
Did my Blue Friday Shop yesterday and spent $166.17 and got 458 Airmiles. Then there was a one day special at Manitoba Liquor Marts, spend $60 get 30 bonus miles, so convinced DH to buy his beer there plus some wine for me for the summer. One of the wines he bought had 7 bonus air miles, so we got about 41 airmiles for that too.
Thanks for this thread!

I'm so happy you found our hunting group! You had great success with your Blue Friday trip, well done!!! Hope you stay with us and get the help you need to make your trip to WDW a reality.

 

[marcyleecorgan]

I have been too busy to even shop the Blue Friday (as much as I wanted to!), but it sounds like I would not have been a happy AM collector at like, 5 pm.
In other news, I should be racking up the AM from Shell

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

I am quite surprised at how many miles DH and I earn through Shell. I was sooo happy when one was opened close to us in a new subdivision that is being built. I was jealous of all these offers collectors were getting! I still don't get any of the in-store offers, but I'm glad to at least get the ones at the pump! They have MUCH better offers than Irving!

 

[ottawamom]

HOLY SMOKES, look at us go !! I never imagined that noticing a flyer offer from Rexall, doing some creative math and sharing it would lead to such an active, friendly community! For giggles sake I decided to dig up what I thought was such a big deal ... here you go My suggestion was to buy the gift card, earn the 20 AM. Wait till it was activated and then use it to make 2 separate $50 transactions and earn another 200 AM. Question for the group, would we still think this was a worthwhile offer
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I forgot about those loadable VISA cards and the fun some people had with them. With what's out there these days I would consider that a worthwhile offer if we could still do the CC thing.

I hadn't collected Airmiles seriously before reading this thread when you started it up. The only Airmiles I had came from my CC and those wouldn't get me to the end of the runway. Once I started reading this thread I was off to the races and haven't slowed down since. The collecting does pay off.

May trip to Universal (flights and 4 days of Universal parks thanks to AM). September flights to Houston 2 people return - one free companion flight thanks to WE M/C and 3000AM sign-up bonus saved $1000.

Thanks @Donald - my hero for keeping this going.

 

[marchingstar]

yay to all of us and thanks to Jacqueline for helping us all do so well with collecting.

i collected sporadically on my own for years, but i didn’t really focus much on maximizing miles until i joined this group. it’s definitely thanks to everyone here. the tips on earning and spending miles most effectively are so so helpful.

 

[juniorbugman]

yay to all of us and thanks to Jacqueline for helping us all do so well with collecting.

i collected sporadically on my own for years, but i didn’t really focus much on maximizing miles until i joined this group. it’s definitely thanks to everyone here. the tips on earning and spending miles most effectively are so so helpful.

I agree with you. I have collected air miles for years but never paid any mind to the deals out there until I started following along with this thread. I don't save my miles for trips or anything - I use my cash miles to pay for my groceries for when I have a party at my house. We usually have a Car Race party once a year and I host all the big holiday meals at my house so I use my miles to pay for those special dinners. Now I even have enough money to get a food processor. I should order that soon.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

I echo everyone else!

When our family committed to going to Florida in 2016 for February 2018, I knew I had to make this trip a cheaper adventure that what it could be. I found the DIS board, and the Canadian boards. Air Miles chatter was a one-off at that point.

I think the core of us found the credit card churning with the various American Express and BMO Mastercards, and that got me hooked. I eventually settled on the BMO World Elite and it's been off to the races ever since.

I still remember how proud I was of myself when I redeemed, all at the same time: Three 5-day WDW passes and three 2-day PTP Universal passes. I thought I was pretty slick LOL Hitting Onyx was another big deal that I thought never really existed!

Hooray for Donald for keeping us all organized and in the know!

 

[Donald - my hero]

Weekend wrap-up:

• Saturday Rexall - more cheesies, kleenex & vitamins total haul of 98 miles & swipe #4
• Sunday Metro - pretty decent haul $85.51 for 66 AM (17 came from 1 bag of milk ) & swipe #5

Hubby just texted from his office "we should have stopped at Rexall for more cheesies & another swipe"

 

[tinkerone]

New contest on the AM's site

AIR MILES® wants to send one lucky winner and 3 guests to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida!
Complete the contest entry form below by March 29, 2019 for your chance to win a vacation for four to the Walt Disney World Resort, courtesy of AIR MILES!*

• Now, more than ever, we’re going to satisfy your craving for an amazing array of the Disney magic you love. Because at the Walt Disney World Resort, there’s more to see, do, taste, and experience than ever before!
• Soar through Pandora – The World of Avatar, play big in Toy Story Land, taste your way across the festivals of Epcot, and enjoy a brand-new celebration with Mickey and Minnie.
• Whatever you’re craving, it’s time to join in on all the magic happening now more than ever. Enter below for your chance to win a 5-night vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort from AIR MILES!*

No AM's needed to enter. Worth a try.

 

[marchingstar]

New contest on the AM's site

AIR MILES® wants to send one lucky winner and 3 guests to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida!
Complete the contest entry form below by March 29, 2019 for your chance to win a vacation for four to the Walt Disney World Resort, courtesy of AIR MILES!*

• Now, more than ever, we’re going to satisfy your craving for an amazing array of the Disney magic you love. Because at the Walt Disney World Resort, there’s more to see, do, taste, and experience than ever before!
• Soar through Pandora – The World of Avatar, play big in Toy Story Land, taste your way across the festivals of Epcot, and enjoy a brand-new celebration with Mickey and Minnie.
• Whatever you’re craving, it’s time to join in on all the magic happening now more than ever. Enter below for your chance to win a 5-night vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort from AIR MILES!*

No AM's needed to enter. Worth a try.

oh i so hope someone in our community wins this!

 

[kerreyn]

New contest on the AM's site

AIR MILES® wants to send one lucky winner and 3 guests to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida!
Complete the contest entry form below by March 29, 2019 for your chance to win a vacation for four to the Walt Disney World Resort, courtesy of AIR MILES!*

• Now, more than ever, we’re going to satisfy your craving for an amazing array of the Disney magic you love. Because at the Walt Disney World Resort, there’s more to see, do, taste, and experience than ever before!
• Soar through Pandora – The World of Avatar, play big in Toy Story Land, taste your way across the festivals of Epcot, and enjoy a brand-new celebration with Mickey and Minnie.
• Whatever you’re craving, it’s time to join in on all the magic happening now more than ever. Enter below for your chance to win a 5-night vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort from AIR MILES!*

No AM's needed to enter. Worth a try.

I don't see this contest on the AM site - hopefully it'll show up.