Monday, March 22, 2010

The end of the Starbucks Card Duetto® Visa® program

As you may already know Starbucks Card Duetto® Visa® program card holders were informed that as of the end of the month we will no longer be earning Starbucks dollars with our purchases and our earned balance will be mailed to us on a Starbucks card.

I have been a card holder since 2003, and used the card as much as possible to earn free drinks.

I was disappointed to hear it was ending and the confirmation came when I received a letter from chase that I would be switched to a Chase Freedom card.

I must assume many people were upset by this change, which came right on the heels of the Black Gold card members, myself included, losing our 10% discount.

Today in the mail I received a nice note with 6 free drink coupons, 1 per month, starting in April.

It does soothe the wound a little, not much, but at least they tried.

Letter:
As you know, the Starbucks Card Duetto® Visa® program is ending soon. We wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for being such a loyal customer - we hope this hasn't been too much of an inconvenience. Please know that any unused balance remaining on the Starbucks Card side of your Duetto® Visa® account will be transferred to a new Starbucks Card and mailed to you separately.

In the meantime, as a token of our gratitude, we have enclosed a coupon book good for six complimentary drinks - any drink you'd like - over the next six months. We hope you enjoy them.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please visit www.starbucks.com/card.

Thank you for all your support over the years. We look forward to making your next drink.

Sincerely,

The Starbucks Card Team


Coupon Booklet

Cover: Our Thanks. Your favorites.

Inside Cover: Please accept our gratitude - and drinks, on us.
Enjoy a complimentary handcrafted or brewed drink each month - any drink you want - over the next six months. Try something new each time or stick with your favorite. It's up to you. Our little way of saying thanks for being such a great customer. Enjoy.

Each coupon reads: Good for one handcrafted or brewed beverage of your choice. Month 2010


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