The Ultimate Guide to Birthday Freebies and Discounts You Can Claim!
- The Penny Pincher Team
- May 26
- 3 min read
Updated: May 27
Love free stuff? You’re not alone – and your birthday is the perfect excuse to cash in!
From free burgers and cookies to cocktails and cake, your big day can be filled with tasty treats if you know where to look.
Whether it's your birthday week or the whole month, there's no reason not to eat like royalty, without spending a penny.
Freebies You Can Claim On Your Birthday!
Many UK retailers and restaurants offer birthday freebies or discounts when you:
Join their loyalty programs
Sign up for newsletters or apps
Share your date of birth ahead of time
Expect birthday treats like:
Free burgers
Cookies and doughnuts
Complimentary cocktails or hot drinks
Main meals, pizzas and desserts
Even a free slice of birthday cake!
How to Get the Most Out of Your Birthday Treats
Many birthday deals require you to be a part of a loyalty program or a mailing list subscriber. When your birthday approaches, keep an eye on those marketing emails. They often contain special birthday offers just for you!
Top Tips to Maximise Your Birthday Deals
1. Sign Up Early: Register for apps and mailing lists at least four to five weeks before your birthday. Some businesses need time to verify your info and issue the reward.
2. Create a 'Freebie' Email Address: Keep your email inbox tidy by using a separate email for sign-ups.
3. Watch Expiry Dates: Some offers only last a few days, while others last the whole month. Set calendar reminders!
4. Plan Your Freebies: Pace your treats to spread the joy, a free breakfast one day, dinner the next; spread out those freebies to last as long as possible!
Food & Drink Freebies You Can Claim On Your Birthday!
Sweet & Savoury Treats
Greggs: Free sweet treat via the app. Get it here
Shopmium: Free chocolate for Gold members. More info
Subway: Free cookie with the Subway Rewards app. Download it here
Gail's Bakery: Free treat for Gail's app users. Download it here
Krispy Kreme: Free doughnut on your birthday and another when you sign up. Grab it here
Morrisons: If you are a Morrisons More Card holder, you'll usually receive a free item, added to your app, on your birthday, typically a branded chocolate bar or a savoury snack, such as crisps.
Main Meals & Pizza Deals
Pizza Express: Enjoy a free starter or pizza, depending on your membership level of the Pizza Express loyalty scheme. Sign up here and use referral code GPCKB7 for extra sign-up treats!
Burger King: Free Whopper via the app. Get the app
Barburrito: Free birthday burrito with the app. Download it here
Lidl: Claim a free doughnut with the Lidl Plus app. Join here
Cakes, Cookies & Coffee
Caffè Nero: Free slice of cake with the app. Get the app
Costa: Free slice of cake if you have the Costa Club app. Download it for free here
Millie’s Cookies: Claim a free cookie voucher via their newsletter. Sign up via their website.
Essential Offers to Consider
Starbucks: If you have a Gold loyalty card from the Starbucks Rewards app, you can get a free birthday drink here.
Zizzi: They offer a free birthday meal with the purchase of another meal when you join the Zizzi Zillionaires Club.
Millies Cookies: Joining the Millies Cookies newsletter will get you a voucher for free cookies!
Plan, Sign Up, Celebrate – for Free!
Getting birthday freebies is easy once you know the rules. Sign up early, check the T&Cs, and enjoy your birthday without blowing your budget.
Did we miss any birthday freebies? Please let us know via our 'About Me' page contact form, or via Instagram, and we’ll add it to this guide.
