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What are the changes to the program effective August 5, 2026?

Starting August 5, 2026, linked SkyMiles and Starbucks Rewards Members will earn 1 mile per eligible $1 spent* at participating Starbucks cafés. Miles will no longer be earned on Starbucks Card reloads.

To earn miles, Members must have taken a qualifying Delta flight within the past 12 months.  For a limited time, linked members who have not taken a qualifying flight will be eligible earn miles through October 5, 2026.

All linked members will continue to enjoy Double Stars on Delta Travel Days and access to exclusive offers, experiences and merchandise.

*Excludes taxes, gratuities, gift cards and alcoholic beverages.

What is the Grace Period?
Members who linked their account prior to 8/5/26 and have not taken a qualifying flight on or after 10/5/25 are eligible to earn miles through 10/5/26.  Those members must take a qualifying flight before 10/5/26 to keep earning.
How do I link my Starbucks Rewards + Delta SkyMiles accounts to earn more miles and Stars?
Simply visit deltastarbucks.com and follow the prompts to link your accounts. You’ll be asked to log in or sign up for both programs to link your two accounts.
What do I get when I link my Starbucks Rewards + Delta SkyMiles accounts?

Exciting benefits include:

  • Earn 1 mile per eligible $1* spent at Starbucks cafés for 12 months from the date you link your accounts. Completion of a qualifying Delta flight extends your ability to earn for another 12 months from your flight date.
  • Double Stars on all qualifying Starbucks purchases on a day that you take a Delta flight

*Excludes taxes, gratuities, gift cards and alcoholic beverages. At participating stores only. To find the location nearest you that participates in Starbucks Rewards, visit the Starbucks Store Locator at https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator.

I am getting an error message while trying to link. What do I do?
  1. Make sure you are able to successfully login to your Delta SkyMiles account on the Delta login page
  2. Make sure you are able to successfully login to your Starbucks Reward account on the Starbucks login page
  3. Return to the www.deltastarbucks.com linking microsite and try again; make sure the last name you enter in the form matches the last name on file for your Delta SkyMiles account
  4. If unsuccessful, try using InPrivate/Incognito mode instead, or try a different browser
Do I have to be a Starbucks Rewards member and a Delta SkyMiles member to get benefits?
Yes, you must be a member of the US Starbucks Rewards program and U.S. Delta SkyMiles programs, who has linked the two accounts, to qualify for benefits.
If I am not currently a member of the Delta SkyMiles program, how do I sign up?
You may click here to complete an enrollment form and become a SkyMiles Member.
If I am not currently a member of the Starbucks Rewards program, how do I sign up?
You can click here to complete an enrollment form and become a Starbucks Rewards member.
I cannot find my SkyMiles number. How can I look it up so I can complete account linking?
Please visit deltastarbucks.com and click on the link that reads, “Forgot SkyMiles Number” And follow the prompts to look up your SkyMiles Account Number. Your number will be emailed to you. Once you receive it, please return to deltastarbucks.com and enter in your information to link accounts.
I cannot remember my Starbucks Rewards account information, how can I look it up?
Please visit https://www.starbucks.com/account/forgot-password to look up your account email or password.
As a linked Member, how can I earn more miles and Stars by spending with Starbucks?
Once you link your accounts, you can earn miles when you make qualifying purchases at participating Starbucks cafés as long as you’ve flown on a qualifying Delta flight in the past 12 months. You can check your eligibility to earn on the My Promotions page in your SkyMiles account on Delta.com or in the Fly Delta App.
What’s a qualifying purchase for linked members to earn miles and Stars on Starbucks purchases?
Qualifying purchases are purchases of food, beverages or merchandise at participating Starbucks stores, excluding taxes, gratuities and purchases of alcoholic beverages and Starbucks Card eGifts and physical Starbucks gift cards. To find the location nearest you that participates in Starbucks Rewards, visit the Starbucks Store Locator at https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator.
What’s a qualifying flight for linked members to earn miles and Stars on Starbucks purchases?
An eligible flight is any flight segment that is marketed by Delta (i.e. bearing a “DL” flight number) including flights operated by Delta, Delta Connection carriers, or other airline partners, regardless of origin, destination, or cabin, and including revenue bookings, exception fares, bulk tickets, tour operator bookings, award travel, block bookings, consolidator fares, and agency bookings (provided that such agency bookings has a Delta ticket stock (006).  To get credit for the eligible flight, the linked member must have included their SkyMiles Program Account number in the flight itinerary.
Will reloading funds to my Starbucks Card earn miles?
You will not be eligible to earn any miles on the reload but you will earn miles when you use those reloaded funds to make a qualifying purchase.
Will I earn miles if I add a gift card to my Starbucks Rewards account?
No, you will not be eligible to earn any miles on for reloading your Starbucks Rewards account with a gift card, but you will earn miles when you use those reloaded funds to make a qualifying purchase.
Is this only available in the U.S.?
This bonus is only available to US-based linked members who make qualifying purchases at participating Starbucks cafés. To find the location nearest you that participates in Starbucks Rewards, visit the Starbucks Store Locator at https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator.
Do I have to visit deltastarbucks.com every time I earn miles or Stars?
No, once you’ve linked your accounts you’ll automatically earn miles and Stars when you complete qualifying activities.
Where can I see the miles I have earned through this partnership?
Keep track of your miles on delta.com. Simply log in to your SkyMiles account at delta.com/myskymiles to see your mileage balance and activity.
Where can I see the Stars I have earned through this partnership?
Keep track of your Stars in the Starbucks app or at starbucks.com/rewards. Simply log in to your Starbucks Rewards account and see your Star balance and earn activity under History. Stars will show up in your app transaction history, along with any other Stars earned on your transaction.
Can I request miles for Starbucks spend or Delta travel before I linked my accounts?
No. All earned miles and Stars will be posted after you link your Starbucks Rewards and Delta SkyMiles accounts.
How do I request a mileage credit if miles have not been posted within 10 days?
Visit SkyMiles Need Help and click on “request mileage credit”.
How soon after traveling will I see my Double Stars post to my Starbucks Rewards account?
Stars can take up to 2 business days after your purchase is completed to post to your Starbucks Rewards account. If more than 2 business days have passed since your Starbucks purchase and your Stars have not been posted to your account, please contact Starbucks Rewards Support. Any Delta flights purchased within 48 hours before departure will not qualify for the Starbucks Double Stars reward.
How soon after I making a qualifying purchase at Starbucks will I see my miles post to my Delta SkyMiles account?
Miles can take up to 10 business days to post to your SkyMiles account. If more than 10 business days have passed since you made a qualifying purchase and your miles have not been posted to your account, please contact SkyMiles Account Support by visiting the SkyMiles Need Help page.
Will my miles earned with Delta SkyMiles expire?
No. With SkyMiles, miles don’t expire. SkyMiles Program Rules apply.
Will my Stars earned with Starbucks Rewards expire?

Unless otherwise noted, Stars are generally automatically added to your account within approximately twenty-four (24) hours of your qualifying purchase and expire as follows:

Green Level: Stars stay active as long as your membership remains active. Without the required activity, Stars expire six (6) months after the calendar month in which such Stars were earned. For example, if you earn Stars on December 15, 2025, they will expire on July 1, 2026.

In order to keep Stars active and to extend the life of your Stars for another month, you must either: (i) make a qualifying purchase, (ii) redeem a Reward, or (iii) make a Star-earning digital reload (as explained in the “Digital Reload Bonus Stars” section) in the amount of $30 or more. One of these actions must take place in the month prior to your Star expiration date for your Stars to be extended for one month. The oldest accrued Stars will be used first for redemptions. Unless you take one of the three steps referenced above, the Stars will expire as described above.

For example, if a member has Stars expiring on April 1, 2026, and they take one of the three actions referenced above anytime between March 1, 2026 and March 31, 2026, the Stars originally expiring in April will have a new expiration date of May 1, 2026.

Gold and Reserve Levels: Stars don’t expire as long as you maintain your Gold or Reserve Level status.

You can view and track your Level Star Balance, expiration dates, and available Rewards, as well as any additional benefits for which you are eligible as a Starbucks Rewards member, at https://www.starbucks.com or by using the App.

Do I have to do anything on the Starbucks or Fly Delta app once I’ve linked my accounts?
No additional action is required once you’re linked. When you complete qualifying activities you will automatically earn miles and Stars. The Starbucks and Fly Delta apps can be used to track your Star and mile activity.
Is there a cap on the number of miles or Stars I can earn through this partnership?
No. The sky is the limit! Once your accounts are actively linked, mileage and Star earning potential is unlimited.
How do I earn Stars with the Starbucks Rewards program?
Earn Stars when you pay with your digital Starbucks Card or linked payment method in the Starbucks app, or when you scan your member barcode in the app, and then pay with cash, credit/debit card. For earn rates and full program details, visit https://www.starbucks.com/rewards
I want to unlink my Delta SkyMiles and Starbucks Rewards accounts. How can I do this?
You may click here to unlink your SkyMiles account from Starbucks Rewards account. Please allow 5 days for processing. Once unlinked, you will no longer earn additional miles and Stars through this partnership.
I previously linked my accounts but recently deleted my Starbucks or Delta app. If I download it again, are my accounts still linked?
Yes, your accounts will still be linked. No further action is needed to relink.
What is a Delta Travel Day and do I need to do anything else to earn Double Stars on it?
As a linked member, you’ll automatically earn Double Stars made on your Delta Travel Days as long as your SkyMiles number is included in your Delta flight itinerary. The Delta Travel Day is when you are eligible to earn Double Stars at Starbucks, specifically, it is from 12:01 AM to midnight on the departure date of a Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight. If you have connecting Delta flights with a layover between, or if your Delta travel itinerary continues beyond a single 24-hour period, then on the departure day of your itinerary will be considered a Delta Travel Day. To earn Double Stars, you must purchase the flight at least 72 hours prior to departure. 
What if I’m flying a red eye, when will I be able to earn Stars?
You can earn your Double Stars from 12:01 AM to midnight on your departure day only. If you have connecting Delta flights with a layover between, or if your Delta itinerary continues beyond a single 24-hour period, then on the departure day of your itinerary will be considered a Delta Travel Day.
Do I need to notify Starbucks that I’m traveling with Delta?
No, nothing is needed from you. Once you’ve linked your accounts, your Double Stars will be automatically applied, as long as your SkyMiles number is included in your Delta flight itinerary.
Can I redeem my Stars in the same transaction?
No, Stars are not eligible to be redeemed in the same transaction.
How do I know if I received my Double Stars?
Stars will show up in your app transaction history as “Delta Travel Day Bonus Stars”, along with any other Stars earned on your transaction.
What happens if I’m traveling on a Delta flight on an existing Starbucks Double Star Day?
You will earn Triple Stars! Earning, including calculation of the total number of Stars, is subject to terms and conditions of the applicable offer.
Can I link my accounts and earn if I’m a Starbucks employee?
Yes, Starbucks employees are eligible to earn benefits through this program.
Can I link my accounts and earn if I’m a Delta employee?
Yes, Delta employees are eligible to earn benefits through this program; however, non-rev standby travel, employee Spirit Passes, UATP, and company business travel is excluded from the Delta Travel Day benefit.
For more information on the program, please see TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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