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Q: What is the difference between Starbucks gift cards and Starbucks gift certificates?

Most people use the terms Starbucks gift card and Starbucks gift certificate interchangeably. Additionally, some gift certificates are called gift cheques or gift vouchers, but these are really the same thing. Traditionally, gift certificates are paper and gift cards are plastic, but there are other differences.

Gift certificates are used as cash, the certificate itself stores the value. Gift cards normally work more like a credit card with fixed limit.

Gift cards (sometimes called prepaid cards and cash cards) work more like saved frequent flier miles or the credit limit on a credit card. The value is not in the card, it is in your account, a number stored on a computer somewhere. This is why gift cards frequently need to be activated when you buy them. This is also why many gift cards can be replaced if they are lost or stolen and why most allow you to check the value online. Be sure to read about how this impacts you when buying discount gift cards on eBay.

While it is not normally the case with gift cards (and should not be with Starbucks gift cards) some "cash cards" and "prepaid cards" are actually stored-value cards, where the value is in the card itself and there is no centralized database. This type of card is most commonly used in public transit systems and is sometimes called digital cash.

Q: Where do discount Starbucks gift cards come from?

Many discounted Starbucks gift cards are the result of well intentioned gifts that missed the mark. Some are sales by people who are simply in need of quick cash. Find out how to protect yourself from Starbucks gift card scams on eBay.

Q: What should I know about buying a discounted Starbucks gift card on eBay?

It is easy, and if you follow a few common sense guidelines you should avoid any problems and save some money. The quick summary is to make sure you know what you are getting and ask questions about your discount Starbucks gift card to clarify anything. After buying discount Starbucks gift card check the value and use them right away. If you are new to eBay or concerned with eBay fraud, read our guide to buying gift cards on eBay