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You Asked for it: Introducing the Mini Starbucks Card!!

Jun 26, 2009 by Chuck Davidson

186 comments

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Launched, Starbucks Card

The Mini Starbucks Card is a convenient way to always have your Starbucks Experience at your finger tips – just clip it to whatever you like (keys, gym bag, etc.) and continue to enjoy your on-the-go lifestyle. I clipped mine to my racing bike, so I am never without a doppio espresso when I need it - I just cycle to a Starbucks store and swipe my Mini Starbucks Card – no wallet required! My friend Sally has hers clipped to her dog’s leash, making it a convenient stop for both of them on their daily walk.

The Mini Starbucks Card works just like a Starbucks Card; register it to enjoy rewards, benefits and to protect your balance too!

Yesterday we had a contest to see who could send us the best picture of something mini. The votes are in and the winning photo is below. "It is a shiny man made out of paperclips, drinking his coffee outside on a nice day in Seattle. And, even though we don't have Cardinals here, I added one anyway! Drawn, constructed, and photographed by me." Congratulations Elly - you win a Mini Starbucks Card loaded with $5!

Even if you didn't win the mini photo contest, you can still win a Mini Starbucks Card. The first 20 people to post a comment on this blog about their favorite mini thing will also receive a $5 Mini Starbucks Card (see rules).

This blog was inspired by an idea from you: Starbucks Card to Fit Your Keychain

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philweb

6/26/2009 8:23 AM

My favorite mini thing is espresso in a demitasse cup!

jinglesdelaroc

6/26/2009 8:24 AM

Me!!!

jinglesdelaroc

6/26/2009 8:25 AM

My favorite is a mini doughnut and a cup of coffee!

coffeegurrl

6/26/2009 8:27 AM

Great idea!!! :)

JoseSPiano

6/26/2009 8:27 AM

Mini cookies/biscotti with espresso.

coffeegurrl

6/26/2009 8:27 AM

My favorite mini thing is a mini scone from Starbucks!!!

Melody

6/26/2009 8:27 AM

Okay, given the abuse of my card, I'll have the mini card is shreds in like a month! LOL. My favorite mini drink is a doppio con panna, and yes, I actually did like topping it off with that chocolate whipcream you had last summer.

Melody

vtodd71

6/26/2009 8:28 AM

My favorite mini thing is the NEW Starbucks card! :)

www.twitter.com/verltodd

Momiji

6/26/2009 8:29 AM

Interesting

Melody

6/26/2009 8:29 AM

Where did my comment go?

tjwarrner

6/26/2009 8:29 AM

I love mini bowls of cereal that come in mini boxes!

AliHoffman

6/26/2009 8:29 AM

Mini muffins and I of course will love the mini starbucks card!! Woo Hoo!!

cort1268

6/26/2009 8:29 AM

Love it!!

Momiji

6/26/2009 8:29 AM

Interesting....

cort1268

6/26/2009 8:30 AM

and my favorite mini thing is mini chocolate chips!

venti73

6/26/2009 8:30 AM

my favorite mini thing is the new starbucks mini card

VentiBT

6/26/2009 8:31 AM

My favorite mini thing is my 3-year-old daughter!

uniquelysteph

6/26/2009 8:31 AM

I like the mini toys that come in Kinder Eggs. :)

Npoitras

6/26/2009 8:31 AM

Is the mini card available in Canada as well?

jmnichols

6/26/2009 8:32 AM

A mini bagle!

lmariedc

6/26/2009 8:32 AM

My favorite mini thing is my niece, she was less than 5lbs. when she was born. :)

MegZaffini

6/26/2009 8:32 AM

Great great idea! This will be my new running buddy!

jjbenson

6/26/2009 8:33 AM

Yes!

MattDing814

6/26/2009 8:34 AM

I love the mini vanilla scones!

raybilyk

6/26/2009 8:36 AM

I love my son... He's somthing mini (so far)...

epsteada

6/26/2009 8:41 AM

My favorite mini thing is the Mini Cooper! :)

lyras

6/26/2009 8:43 AM

well, obviously, my current favourite mini thing is that paperclip man :) it took me four hours to get the little guy from my phone to my work computer, and he just earned me a mini card (which will aid in clearing out my wallet a little, which i'm very happy about!).

thanks so much!

iambellaluna

6/26/2009 9:06 AM

I love mini-doughnuts for sure. But I also love just about everything miniature.

Why is it that mini things are so much cuter than their full size counterparts? Like baby shoes (mini regular shoes) or baby feet (mini human feet)? Or puppies (mini dogs). SO CUTE! I could go on. I digress.

purple1

6/26/2009 9:59 AM

I love mini cupcakes! Question- as I gather this mini card is just a regular registered starbucks card and not a mini gold card? And is there a way to use your current registered card number or do you have to start all over with a new card and transfer the money from an old registered card? Great idea. Create one for the gold card if not already existing.

kallison

6/26/2009 10:40 AM

Hmph. Was this really something that got voted up moreso than some other ideas on MSI? It's a cute idea, in theory. But what about those of us with Gold Cards- no convenience for us?

@camspi

6/26/2009 11:40 AM

Make sure you go into the cafe to use the mini card! LOL

MemphisDot

6/26/2009 12:55 PM

I love this idea! and what a fun way to launch -- stroke of brilliance!

Jonny@SF

6/26/2009 1:11 PM

Did I make it? Can I have one too?

Thanks... i love this idea...and product

celestialonetx

6/26/2009 4:24 PM

awesome idea!

meecindy

6/26/2009 4:27 PM

My favorite mini thing is my shih-tzu - woof!

celestialonetx

6/26/2009 4:27 PM

favorite mini thing? portable music players (ipod)

davidamodt

6/26/2009 4:27 PM

awesome idea. looks cool. want one.. :)

cactus_flower

6/26/2009 4:28 PM

My favorite mini thing is the mini toffee shortbread cookies Starbucks sells. I am a cookieaholic!

debscleveridea

6/26/2009 4:30 PM

Those lil mini ice pops are just the ticket on a hot day...! This mini Starbucks card is BRILLIANT!

jonahbonah

6/26/2009 4:31 PM

my favorite mini thing is a VENTI Iced Caramel Machiatto!!! It's mini cause the Venti just isn;t big enough!!! LOL

BINNER

6/26/2009 4:31 PM

Mini Me!

jonahbonah

6/26/2009 4:32 PM

i also love mini dachsund's!

solena

6/26/2009 4:32 PM

I am in love!!! I can't wait to get one!!

strbxmom

6/26/2009 4:32 PM

I think that you should make these in the Starbucks Gold Cards. So many people have those now, that i think would be a good idea. :)

bride2bmakeup

6/26/2009 4:32 PM

i love all the mini cards on my key chain to always have them at hand!

elleestvivant

6/26/2009 4:33 PM

My favorite mini item is my coin purse shaped like a baby sock!

mrcbryson

6/26/2009 4:33 PM

I love mini things because they are just small and easy to keep up with sometimes.

jordanm

6/26/2009 4:34 PM

My favorite mini thing is my best friend, she's under 5 foot and is completely awesome.

TaTaTigrrr

6/26/2009 4:34 PM

My favorite mini thing is.....mini anything!! Love lil things!!

WhenDIdistart

6/26/2009 4:34 PM

I love mini things, even my computer is a mini...I can't wait to get one!

world_traveler

6/26/2009 4:35 PM

great idea! will it go overseas?

solena

6/26/2009 4:36 PM

My absolutely favorite mini thing is....well, all things mini are just so darn cute!!!! I have two daughters that everyone calls mini-me's because they look like me, so they would be my favorite! :-)

I collect starbucks cards...this will be a great mini addition to my collection!!

OkieSBUX

6/26/2009 4:36 PM

I love my mini wife in her Mini Cooper!

shamanskyh

6/26/2009 4:37 PM

$5 buys what, A NAPKIN at Starbucks!? I love their drinks, but $5 seems a little stingy to me....

lennonclayton

6/26/2009 4:37 PM

awesome!

GoChinooks

6/26/2009 4:37 PM

LOVE IT!!! :)

GoChinooks

6/26/2009 4:38 PM

My favorite mini item is my mini skirt :)

OkieSBUX

6/26/2009 4:38 PM

$5 not stingy--mini!!

Nyanchan

6/26/2009 4:38 PM

I LOVE mini stuff... I have a SMART car, mini credit-card, a mini-me (my 4 year old) and I'm even mini now.. I've lost 22 pounds!

xToXicBeAutYx

6/26/2009 4:38 PM

I like Mini Donut Holes!! Eeek!

chickenswa

6/26/2009 4:38 PM

I like mini chocolate chips.

mrcbryson

6/26/2009 4:38 PM

i love the mini cakes

websurfer68

6/26/2009 4:39 PM

Coolest idea since sliced bread! I can't wait to get my hands on one!

jubee725

6/26/2009 4:39 PM

My NEW favorite mini thing is this Mini Starbucks card!

OkieSBUX

6/26/2009 4:39 PM

Congratulations, Mini Nyanchan!

Glitz

6/26/2009 4:40 PM

I have a 5 month baby, i.e. a mini human that I love! :)

realtorjen

6/26/2009 4:40 PM

my favorite mini thing is my daughter Angelina...she is my mini me...lol...

websurfer68

6/26/2009 4:41 PM

I love all things mini! You can have more mini cookies and mini pancakes that way!

Can't wait to get my hands on a mini card!

Karry007

6/26/2009 4:41 PM

mmm... Mini tall capuchino extra foam with corn bread with butter Yummy....

karmagirl7

6/26/2009 4:41 PM

My friend that is a Dwarf is my favorite mini!!!

BoldA

6/26/2009 4:42 PM

My favorite mini, next to the mini starbucks card is a MINI VACATION .

kateymac01

6/26/2009 4:43 PM

My 5-month-old son!

jollyvi

6/26/2009 4:48 PM

awwww.. congrats to the first 20. :( i was hoping to get one for my husband as my present for him, but i don't have money, haha, i got just a dollar. shoot! anyway, what a very great idea, it's like the grocery club cards and other credit cards. so nice, comes handy. :) nicer if u can also personalize this. :) good luck to the Starbucks team.

an ex-partner. :)

MamaG208

6/26/2009 4:48 PM

I love mini Coopers! Cute and stylish!

starbuckeroo

6/26/2009 4:48 PM

best things come in mini packages!

batuocanhsang

6/26/2009 4:50 PM

I love the green tea frap flavor, and a minicard idea is great!

socaljai

6/26/2009 4:50 PM

My favorite mini thing is my mini smart car :)

coffeevanilla

6/26/2009 4:51 PM

My favorite mini is a mini coffee cup!

kjkjava

6/26/2009 4:51 PM

I love "Mini" Mouse!

chu

6/26/2009 4:53 PM

how does Starbucks Gold card work? Can it also be made "mini"?

birdhumm0531

6/26/2009 4:55 PM

Love the idea but we need a mini Black Card. I already only take my key and card into the store. Add the black and all is right with the world

carebear_24

6/26/2009 4:56 PM

My favorite mini thing.. is my Minature English Bulldog. She has to be the cutest mini dog around!!!

n2teaching

6/26/2009 4:57 PM

This is an excellent idea, and I am glad it's being implemented.

willpatb

6/26/2009 4:58 PM

I agree, an excellent idea.

Auntie En

6/26/2009 4:59 PM

My Honda Fit is my favorite mini thing! Especially with a Starbuck's mini-card dangling from the key ring.

carmelqueen

6/26/2009 5:00 PM

Yeah - can't wait to get mine

mariel

6/26/2009 5:01 PM

SO CUTE

PeninaD

6/26/2009 5:03 PM

Make the GOLD CARD on a keychain mini also!

youpickone

6/26/2009 5:03 PM

I like a mini Starbucks in my mini-cooper with my mini me by my side on the way to the midget car races.

godzilla26gary

6/26/2009 5:12 PM

I love the new idea, I want a mini card!!!

matos5

6/26/2009 5:18 PM

Love this,It is so much easier than the big card..I want a mini,when can I get one..Love starbucks.You guys rock..

Lena M

6/26/2009 5:23 PM

My favorite mini thing is mini M and M's - that was until my son stuck one up his nose to see what it would feel like. I am so excited about this new mini card!

JerryH

6/26/2009 5:30 PM

My mini home. Large home to small condo and 3 block walk to Starbucks. Can't get much better than that.

annesophie7

6/26/2009 5:33 PM

My all time favorite mini thing will be the mini Starbuck's card...I'll be using it very very often! Kudos for coming up with the idea! Yea!!

PoeticOldSoul

6/26/2009 5:37 PM

I know that everybody else has said this, but please...

MAKE THE MINI STARBUCKS CARD IN A MINI GOLD CARD ALSO (Gold Card members should get it for FREE as well)...

don't leave us Gold Card members hanging!

Much Luv

chai68

6/26/2009 5:39 PM

Will we be able to convert our starbucks gold card to the new mini?

sunlite

6/26/2009 5:40 PM

That is the best thing ucould do..sometimes i lose my card.then i have to replace it...If it's right there on my key chain that would be perfect..

Laura1026

6/26/2009 5:41 PM

My daughter's little toes. After a bath, I love to nibble on them. I tell her that nibbling on her toes makes Mommy sweeter.

Phlange

6/26/2009 5:42 PM

love the idea. i'll be getting one immediately

ladybughugs

6/26/2009 5:43 PM

my favorite mini thing is my daughter; my mini-me!

will the mini card come in (RED)?

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