Join Starbucks Rewards before your birthday
Make sure your account has your real birthday entered
Be a Starbucks Rewards member in good standing
Check that your birthday reward is available in your app or email
Visit a participating Starbucks on your birthday
Order any eligible free birthday item using your birthday reward
Use the Starbucks app or registered Starbucks card to redeem it
Redeem the reward only on your birthday, unless your offer says otherwise