Who doesn’t love McDonald’s? What if I told you there were some easy hacks to get cheaper or free McDonald’s?
From cheaper Big Macs to free McFlurrys this guide takes you through how to pay less on your next visit to McDonald’s.
Get a Big Mac and fries for £1.99
At the top of a McDonald’s receipt you will find a link to a survey asking about your visit. It only takes 2 minutes to fill out and will earn you a code for a Big Mac and fries for £1.99. You can opt for a Fillet o Fish or Veggie Deluxe instead of a Big Mac and swap the fries for salad if you prefer.
Simply save your receipt from your last visit and earn your code. If you find discarded McDonald’s receipts (can usually be found lying around outside the restaurant) you can use them as well.
Collect McCafe stickers for a free hot drink
In 2021 McDonald’s stopped placing stickers on cups and instead launched a new digital stamps loyalty scheme.
Now each time you purchase a hot drink you can use the McDonald’s app to collect virtual stamps. Once you have collected 5 stamps you will earn a free hot drink.
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Get discounts and freebies on the McDonald’s app
The McDonald’s app is not just incredibly useful for ordering ahead and collecting hot drink stamps. Downloading the app means you can access promotions such as discounts or free items.
Plus downloading the app for the first time earns you a one-off 20% code for ANY item on the McDonald’s menu.
Get extra toppings for free
Order any burger using the self service kiosks and you can add some extra toppings for free. If your burger already comes with these items it means you will get double the amount of toppings (at no extra cost). Simply select a burger of your choice then click ‘customise’.
Toppings you can add for free include lettuce, onion, pickles, mustard, ketchup and mayo. You can also add extra cheese for just 20p or extra bacon for 50p.
Students get a free burger or McFlurry
If you have a valid student ID card, a TOTUM card or an account with Student Beans you can earn a free McFlurry, Mayo Chicken or cheeseburger when you purchase an Extra Value or Wrap meal.
This offer is only available after 10:30AM and you need to show your student ID at the till.
More McDonald’s hacks
- Ask for no ice in your drink to make more room for more liquid in your cup
- Look out for discarded McDonald’s Monopoly stickers which offer discounted or free food
- Instead of purchasing a double sausage and egg McMuffin, order a regular and add an extra patty for 40p. This works out 10p cheaper
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