Starbucks is giving away free drinks to millions of workers TODAY – how to get it

STARBUCKS is giving away free drinks to millions of workers today - but there's a catch.

The coffee retailer is offering NHS workers the chance to get a free drink in all Starbucks shops today (Wednesday, December 6).

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NHS workers can get any free tall beverage as a festive thank-you for their services.

It's is part of the coffee company's ongoing work with NHS Charities Together. 

Starbucks has been supporting the charity for the past three years by offering free drinks to NHS workers for a day each year. 

Free Caramel waffles will be offered to NHS staff purchasing a beverage in-store participating in the We Proudly Serve Starbucks campaign.   

NHS staff must show their work identity when ordering in any Starbucks store to get any free tall beverage completely free of charge. 

But Starbucks has also revealed it will - for the fist time - deliver free Starbucks Frappuccino Mocha Flavoured Chilled Coffees and Toffee Nut Latte Premium Instant Coffees to hospitals that do not have a Starbucks nearby.  

19 hospitals across the UK are expected to get these special deliveries. 

Starbucks fans have taken to social media to share their excitement over the freebie.

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one NHS worker said: "Thank you @Starbucks for my free coffee - available to NHS workers today!"

Another wrote: "Love a freebie. Thanks Starbucks!"

And a third added: "Don’t forget it’s free #NHS coffee day from @Starbucks,

"Just show your ID badge and be nice to the lovely baristas. Thanks for the morning treat"

Alex Rayner, general manager at Starbucks UK, said: “We want to thank NHS staff across the UK for all the work they do and as a token of our appreciation, we are bringing back the free tall beverage on December 6 for the fourth year running."

Starbucks has continued to offer 10% off to NHS staff and other frontline workers all year round since 2018.

It's worth bearing in mind food and drink prices may vary depending on what Starbucks branch you visit.

You can find your nearest Starbucks branch by using the locator tool on its website.

How to get freebies at other major chains

If you visit the same restaurant or coffee shop frequently then signing up for their loyalty or rewards scheme could see you land a regular treat.

Customers can sign up for the Nando’s rewards card, which allows you to earn points, or chillies, which turn into "free peri-peri". 

Costa Coffee, Cafe Nero and Starbucks are among the coffee shops where you eventually get a free cuppa - we compared them all to see the best value for money.

Retailers often give away free cake and sweet treats on your birthday include Costa Coffee, Cafe Nero, Greggs and Krispy Kreme.

Using a certain service could entitle you to a free drink or snack.

For instance mobile network O2 regularly gives away free Greggs, including sausage rolls and coffees.

Vodafone's VeryMe Rewards has weekly freebies which sometimes includes food and drink.

Websites like HotUkDeals, Money Saving Expert and LatestDeals are among those where people share the freebies they've spotted.

 McDonald's regularly offers promotions like via the MyMcDonald's app, including a free coffee.

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