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Quick Answer
Yes. All company-operated U.S. Starbucks accept Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and the Starbucks app itself. Rewards stars apply to every method.
Apple Pay
Yes
Company-operated stores
Google Pay
Yes
Company-operated stores
Samsung Pay
Yes
U.S. & most intl. markets
Starbucks app
Yes
Earns double Rewards
Every company-operated Starbucks in the U.S. accepts major contactless digital wallets:
Both work, but the Starbucks app has two advantages: (1) it earns 2 Stars per dollar when loaded with Starbucks Gift Card balance — double what you earn paying with a direct credit card swipe or Apple Pay — and (2) it unlocks Mobile Order & Pay, letting you skip the counter queue.
If you visit Starbucks weekly or more often, the app almost always earns faster Stars than any other payment method. Reload the app balance from a credit card and you effectively "double-dip" on credit card rewards plus Starbucks Stars.
Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay work at the vast majority of international company-operated Starbucks where those wallets are available locally. Japan, UK, Germany, and Australia have full support. Some markets in Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East may have spotty contactless support — cash or card swipe still works everywhere.
The Starbucks app works in the U.S., Canada, UK, Mexico, Brazil, and several Asia-Pacific markets with separate regional accounts (U.S. Stars do not transfer to Japan, etc.).
Licensed Starbucks locations (Target, Kroger, hotels, airports, hospitals) follow the host venue's payment policy. Most accept the same digital wallets, but some Target-inside Starbucks require payment at a Target register. A handful of transit-hub licensed stores are card-and-cash only. Check signage at the register if in doubt.
What time does Starbucks open?
Most Starbucks open 5:00–6:30 AM on weekdays. Drive-thrus frequently open by 03:00. The earliest in our 12,312-store index is 565 Clay Street, San Francisco, CA, 94111, San Francisco at 03:00.
What time does Starbucks close?
Most Starbucks close 8:00–10:00 PM. Drive-thrus sometimes stay open until 11:00 PM, and a small number of airport and hospital locations operate 24 hours.
How many Starbucks are there in the US?
Starbucks Corporation reports roughly 16,000+ stores across the U.S. Our directory independently indexes 11,041 of them across all 50 states and D.C.
How many Starbucks are in Canada?
Starbucks Corporation operates roughly 1,500 stores in Canada — the chain's second-largest national market. Our directory indexes 1,271 of them.
Does Starbucks have free Wi-Fi?
Yes. All U.S. and Canadian company-operated Starbucks offer free unlimited Wi-Fi with no purchase required. Connect to "Google Starbucks" and accept the terms.
Does Starbucks have drive-thru?
Yes. Roughly 11% of U.S. Starbucks locations have a drive-thru lane — about 1,240 stores in our U.S. index.