The Starbucks Uncap, Scan, & Win! Promotion is back — and this year’s prizes are bigger and better than ever. Whether you’re hoping to win “Starbucks for LIFE,” collect Bonus Stars, or play the Instant Win Game daily, this guide breaks down everything you need to know, including prize details, how to enter, eligibility, deadlines, and more.

This is one of Starbucks’ most exciting nationwide promotions, and it runs November 8, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

Grand Prizes — Starbucks FOR LIFE

Starbucks is awarding FOUR (4) Grand Prize winners the ultimate reward:
✨ STARBUCKS FOR LIFE ✨

What the Grand Prize Includes

• 1 free food OR standard menu beverage every day for 30 Years
• Delivered as a daily credit loaded to your Starbucks Rewards account
• First credit loads around February 9, 2026
• Credits are non-transferable and expire nightly at 11:59 PM PT
• Items do not accumulate — use it or lose it daily
• Must show a registered Starbucks Card to redeem each day

Important Note About Taxes

Winners will receive an IRS Form 1099 for any year in which they redeem prizes valued at $2,000 or more.

PRIZES –

(4) GRAND PRIZES (One Grand Prize awarded per Weekly Entry Period): “Starbucks for Life” is fulfilled as a daily credit to winner’s Account for 30 years for one free food or standard menu beverage item

(50) FIRST PRIZES (Twenty-five First Prizes awarded for Weekly Entry Period 3 and Weekly Entry Period 4): “Starbucks for a Year.” Winner will receive a daily credit to winner’s Account for one year (three hundred sixty-five days) for one free food or standard menu beverage

INSTANT WIN PRIZES –

(25,000 winners): 200 Stars — ARV: $6.05

(12,500 winners): 200 Stars (100 Stars doubled to 200 Stars) — ARV: $6.05

(150,000 winners): 100 Stars — ARV: $3.03

(20,000 winners): 50 Stars (25 Stars doubled to 50 Stars) — ARV: $—

(1,500,000 winners): 25 Stars — ARV: $—

(425,000 winners): 20 Stars (10 Stars doubled to 20 Stars) — ARV: $—

(7,250,000 winners): 10 Stars — ARV: $—

(50,000 winners): Tall brewed coffee or tea coupon — ARV: $2.87

(50,000 winners): Bakery item coupon — ARV: $3.87

(16,000 winners): Butter croissant coupon — ARV: $4.33

(20,000 winners): Cake pop coupon — ARV: $3.45

(200,000 winners): Cold foam added to any drink coupon — ARV: $—

(25,000 winners): Tall hand-crafted beverage coupon — ARV: $5.75

(25,000 winners): Grande hand-crafted beverage coupon — ARV: $6.05

(20,000 winners): Pocket coupon — ARV: $2.97

(68,000 winners): $5 Starbucks digital eGift card — ARV: $5.00

(17,000 winners): A Glass Starbucks® Bearista Cold Cup — ARV: $29.95

ENTRY – Daily Entry ENDING – January 4, 2026 12:00 am OFFICIAL RULES – Click Here ELIGIBILITY – USA & D.C. Only. 18+. Must be a Starbucks Rewards Member.

Entry Method #1 — Buy a Special Starbucks Bottle (QR Code Under the Cap)

1. Visit a retailer where groceries are sold
2. Purchase either:
   • Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino® bottle (specially marked)
   • Starbucks® Iced Espresso Peppermint Mocha multi-serve bottle
3. Open the bottle and look under the cap
4. Scan the QR code using your smartphone
5. You’ll be taken to the mobile web page
6. Sign into your Starbucks Rewards account
7. Receive:
   • One Instant Win play
   • Result: Either bonus stars OR one sweepstakes entry

Entry Method #2 — Enter for Free (No Purchase Needed)

To enter without buying a bottle, simply visit: https://www.starbucksforlife.com/landing

You’ll:

• Log into your Starbucks Rewards account
• Agree to the rules
• Play the Instant Win game
• Receive either:
  • An instant win prize
  • Or a Sweepstakes entry

📌 Limit:
One Instant Win play per day (regardless of entry method).

Do You Need to Register for Starbucks Rewards?

YES — you must be a Starbucks Rewards member to enter or win.

Join here:
👉 https://www.starbucks.com/rewards

Membership is free.