Dutch Bros Gift Card: Balance, Where to Buy & How to Use (2027)

Dutch Bros gift cards are a popular present, especially around the holidays when shops sell seasonal card designs. They are simple to use, but there are a few rules worth knowing: where to buy them, how to check the balance, how to move the balance into the app and where they cannot be used. This guide covers all of it, plus how many drinks a typical card buys.

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Where to buy Dutch Bros gift cards

Physical cards can be reloaded. Digital eGift cards cannot be reloaded or combined with other cards, but you can transfer their balance into the app.

How to check a Dutch Bros gift card balance

1. Find the card number under the QR code on the back of a physical card, or in your eGift email.
2. Enter it on the gift card balance page on dutchbros.com, or
3. Add the card in the app to see the balance there.

You can also ask a broista to check your balance at the window.

How to add a gift card to the app

In the Dutch Bros app, open Dutch Pass, tap Add Money, then choose Transfer from Gift Card and enter the card details. The balance moves into your Dutch Pass, so you can scan once to pay and earn points. You earn Rewards points only when paying with Dutch Pass, so transferring is worth it. See Dutch Rewards.

Gift card rules

How many drinks does a gift card buy?

Counts are before tax and tips. If the recipient is a Rewards member and pays through Dutch Pass, the points can add a free drink or two on top.

Gift card ideas

A $25 card covers about a week of medium drinks for a regular. For teachers or coworkers, $10 is a nice treat. Pair a card with our list of the best Dutch Bros drinks or the current holiday menu. If the person does not live near a shop, check the locations by state first, since Dutch Bros is in 28 states.

Gift card vs Dutch Pass

Holiday gift cards

Dutch Bros sells seasonal gift card designs around the holidays, and gift cards are one of the most popular Dutch Bros gifts. Pair one with a note about the holiday drinks menu, or buy an eGift card for a last-minute present. Check whether the recipient lives near a shop first, using our locations guide.

Lost or stolen gift cards

If you registered the card in the app or moved the balance to Dutch Pass, your balance is tied to your account, which makes it easier to protect. If a physical card is lost before it is registered, the balance may not be recoverable. Register cards as soon as you receive them.

Using a gift card at the window

Hand the card to the broista or let them scan the QR code. If the drink costs more than the balance, pay the rest with another method. If you want points, transfer the balance into Dutch Pass first and scan the app instead.

Gift card dos and don'ts

• Do keep the card number and receipt until you register it.
• Do transfer eGift balances to Dutch Pass to use them faster.
• Don't buy gift cards from online resellers or auction sites, where scams are common.
• Don't share the card number publicly, because anyone with it can use the balance.

How much should you put on a gift card?

A gift card works best when it matches how often the person visits. If you are not sure, $25 is a safe choice.

Gift cards and Rewards together

If you receive a gift card and you are not yet a Dutch Rewards member, join first and then transfer the balance into Dutch Pass. Every dollar you spend from that balance will then earn 3 points, so a $50 card earns 150 points, more than half of a free medium drink. It is the easiest way to turn a gift into a bonus drink. See Dutch Rewards for the full rules and Dutch Bros offers for other savings.

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