Starbucks Card Widget, Pay For Coffee Using Your Android Device ~ GoAndroid

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Starbucks Card Widget, Pay For Coffee Using Your Android Device

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Simranpal SIngh

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Want a little taste of NFC now when it comes to paying for your Starbucks brew? Well, ok, it’s not NFC but it’s the next best thing. Developer birbeck has conjured up a little handy application to better assist you in paying for your coffee and keeping tabs on your….tab. Starbucks Card Widget allows you to enter your Starbucks card number to keep track of your balance, rewards points, transaction history and even lets you add funds to your card when your balance gets low. In addition, you can search and find the nearest Starbucks location and use Google Maps to get you there.

You can pay for your brew at any Starbucks using the bar code scanner feature on your device. Just have the cashier scan your phone and the correct amount is automatically deducted from your card. There you have it, it’s that simple. And if you’re really anal concerned with your monetary status, you can add the card widget to one of your home screens. The widget gives you a quick glance at your balance, rewards and provides you with one click access back into your transaction history. The more you use the app, the more rewards points you earn. So give it a try and let us know what you think. Head on over to our apps database for more info and to download the app. You know, this also begs a certain question. Where is the Dunkin Donuts card app? Anyway, let us know what you think of the app in the comments below.

From the developer:

• Home screen widget always shows your current balance, updated automatically
• Leave the card at home, pay for your Starbucks purchases directly from your Android phone
• Manage all of your cards and track your rewards points from a single app
• View your recent transactions
• Reload your card directly from your phone
• Find Starbucks stores nearest you with Google Maps or “Find a Starbucks” app (separate download), turn-by-turn GPS navigation provided by Google Maps
• Works with registered and unregistered cards
• Prevent unauthorized use by password protecting your cards
• Absolutely free, no ads or nags
Coming soon:
• Smaller widget option
• Low balance notifications
NOTES:
• Requires a Starbucks card, the application will not be very useful without one.
• If your barista reports a “bar code not found” error, please instruct them to press “Tender Starbucks Card” and re-scan.
• Security code is an 8-digit number found on the back of your Starbucks Card. May require scratching off the gray scratch label to reveal.
• Does not work with Duetto Visa and Mastercard, this is a Starbucks restriction for your security and privacy
Starbucks Card Widget is an independently developed 3rd party application as is not affiliated with or endorsed by Starbucks Corporation. Starbucks, Starbucks Card and the Starbucks logo are registered trademarks of Starbucks Corporation.