Philippine Starbucks Card 1st Edition Out Today

It’s a one-of-a-kind Starbucks Card. The moment I saw the first edition Philippine Starbucks Card teaser online, I already appreciated the design. Not only because of the aethestics, but because it captures my heart as a Filipino.

The tagline “Inspired by culture. Designed for you” says it all. Designed by a Filipino, the new Starbucks Card was able to bring together different aspects of Philippine culture in one image – from the national bird Philippine Eagle to the Philippine flag lying on a traditional “banig” (mat) background. And finally, the name “Pilipinas” printed with gold, which is the local equivalent of “Philippines“.

Starbucks Card Anniversary

Having the first Starbucks Card launched last year August 7, 2013, the Philippine Edition Card also celebrates the Starbucks Card’s 1st year in the country.

“The Starbucks Card was created to thank you for inviting us into moments of your day. Let’s celebrate with the first edition Philippine Starbucks Card.” – Starbucks Philippines

What makes this card more special is that it is exclusive to the Philippine market only and will be available in all Starbucks branches and stores nationwide starting today – July 29, 2014.

Read here to know how to register and activate  your Starbucks Card online.

Philippine Starbucks Card Tumbler

The Philippine Starbucks Card is not alone, you can pair it with the Philippine Starbucks Card tumbler priced at Php 565 only.

Similar to other cards, the Philippine Starbucks Card 1st Edition is basically free since it comes preloaded with Php 300 load whcih you can use to purchase anything from Starbucks Philippines stores.

Starbucks Card Promotions

Making this more exciting are several Starbucks Card promotions including the following:

Activation Promo

Activate a Philippine Starbucks Card with at least Php 1,500 and receive an additional Php 300 load from July 29 to 31, 2014.

Tumbler Promo

Purchase a Philippine Starbucks Card tumbler using your Philippine Starbucks Card and get one free Tall handcrafted beverage from July 29 to August 31, 2014.

1st Anniversary Upsize Treat

Since it’s Starbucks Card 1st anniversary in the Philippines, all handcrafted beverages purchased using any Starbucks Card will be given a complimentary upsize on the special day of August 7, 2014, a day before my birthday.

But wait there’s more (non Starbucks Card related)

“Say YES” To An Afternoon Coffee Break

From 2pm to 4pm on all Mondays of August (August 4, 11, 18 & 25), you can enjoy a complimentary Starbucks Tiramisu Frappuccino blended beverage when they buy three (3) Tiramisu Frappuccino blended beverage.

Now if that doesn’t make you want to get a first edition Philippine Starbucks Card, I don’t know what will.

What can you say about the design of the new Philippine Starbucks Card with the Philippine Eagle design?