- This latest integration with Spotify is available at around 7,500 Starbucks locations across the US and follows an announcement last May that saw Starbucks employees get free access to Spotify.
- In order to get access to Spotify's premium plan, you will need to already have a regular Spotify Free membership. To activate your Premium level access: Go to Spotify's Starbuck's Partners page. Scroll down to the bottom of the page. Click on the Get Premium button. Sign into your Spotify account.
Coming first, Starbucks 150,000 U.S.-based partners (employees) will receive a Spotify Premium subscription, followed shortly thereafter by partners in Canada and the U.K. This fall, Starbucks partners can help shape the in-store music programming using tools provided by Spotify.
Starbucks® Music Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Starbucks® Music?
A: Starbucks Music is personally curated music that’s right for every moment—on your phone, your computer, your tablet and more. The selection overhead is culled from millions of tracks that we curate into unique, handcrafted playlists weekly. From artists we love to special occasions, there’s always something new to discover. So whether you’re working out, preparing for a party or relaxing, the right music is always at your fingertips.
Q: How can I use the Starbucks® app to see what's playing in a Starbucks store?
A: With the Starbucks app open on your iPhone or Android device, and with location services activated, you will see a music link or a Now Playing banner and an equalizer icon. Tapping the link, banner or icon will take you to the digital music experience within the app, where you can see a playlist and song details. Tap to open the playlist in your Spotify app.
Q: Do I need to be a Starbucks® Rewards member to view the music in the Starbucks app?
A: Yes, you will need to be a Starbucks Rewards member to enjoy the full benefits of the Starbucks Music experience within the Starbucks app. To learn more about how to become a Starbucks Rewards member, visit www.starbucks.com/rewards.
Q: How do I listen to a song I discovered at Starbucks when I leave the store?
A: You can listen to a Starbucks-curated playlist, both in and out of Starbucks stores at any time. From the Starbucks app, tap the song or playlist to access Starbucks playlists on Spotify. You must have a Spotify Free or Spotify Premium account to access Starbucks playlists on Spotify.
Q: How does Starbucks know that I’m in a store?
A: We use your phone’s location to determine where you are. You must have location services enabled or be logged in to Wi-Fi in a Starbucks store.
Q: Can I share what I’m listening to with my friends?
A: Use the standard OS share options that are built into the experience to share what you are listening to on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Q: How do I know if my store offers this digital music experience?
A: Ask your barista if your store is enabled to host the Starbucks Music experience.
Q: Is Wi-Fi required?
A: Network connectivity is required, but Wi-Fi is not. You can use your carrier’s data connection and enable location services, at your own expense.
Two of my favorite things ever are coffee and music, hands down. In my opinion, there's nothing better than turning the radio up and sipping on a hot cup of joe. More specifically, any morning that involves a Starbucks latte and my favorite Spotify playlist is a great morning in my book. If you haven't hopped on the Spotify bandwagon yet, now's your chance — because Starbucks is offering an extended free trial of the streaming site for certain Rewards members who give it a go. If you're wondering how to get a free Spotify Premium trial from Starbucks, take a seat and read on. This is a music opportunity that you won't want to miss — especially if you're a loyal Starbucks customer.
Speaking of 'loyal' Starbucks customers, let's talk about who's been notified about the company's latest musical offering. According to Starbucks, Rewards members in the 'Gold' level were sent an email that invited them to try a complimentary 60-day trial of Spotify Premium. Elite Daily reached out to Starbucks to see if only Gold members are allowed to sign up for the trial, but has not heard back by the time of publication. Whether you're a Gold member or not, I'll tell you how to get the ball rolling so you can start listening to Spotify Premium for free.
FYI, Spotify Premium is a version of Spotify that lets you skip and download songs. It also excludes the ads (!!!), which means you can listen to your favorite playlists without interruption. The service costs $9.99 per month, but I think it's totally worth it.
Now that you know what Spotify Premium is, I'll walk you through the process of scoring a free trial with Starbucks. According to the company's exclusive email, you'll first need to visit Spotify's webpage promoting the offer, which can be found here. Then, you'll need to hit the button at the bottom of the screen that says 'GET SPOTIFY PREMIUM.' That'll take you to a webpage where you'll need to sign up for Spotify using your email address. According to Starbucks, the email address that you use should be 'valid' — and there's a perfectly good reason for that.
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Starbucks Rewards members who sign up for the 60-day free trial using their valid email addresses will receive a whopping 250 Bonus Stars in return. How will they get those Stars, you ask? Via email, of course. According to Starbucks, Spotify will send Rewards members an email with a Star Code three days after signing up for the trial. That Star Code can then be used to redeem the Bonus Stars.
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When you think about it, Starbucks is essentially offering its Rewards members almost two months of unlimited music and a lot of Bonus Stars. It's a total win-win.
How Do I Get Free Spotify As A Starbucks Partner Login
However, there is a small catch. After the 60-day trial is over, Starbucks Rewards members will need to start paying for Spotify Premium. As I previously mentioned, it's $9.99 per month. If you love music (and coffee) as much as I do, it'll probably be worth it.
If you agree — and you're a Starbucks Rewards member, of course — you can go ahead and sign up for your free Spotify Premium trial right now. You'll have until Feb. 21 to register and receive Bonus Stars, so try not to procrastinate. Free music and complimentary coffee awaits you.