Birthday freebies: How to score free stuff on your birthday

From free muffins, to gift vouchers, coffee, smoothies—even burgers—many stores and chains across the country offer birthday freebies and vouchers on your special day.

The catch? Generally, you will need to join the store’s loyalty program or to download an app and likely means you’ll be signed up for newsletters and/or other marketing communications.

A smart way to manage If you’re worried about your inbox being flooded you may consider setting up a specific email address for these types of emails.

birthday freebie you may also get welcome discounts and the ability to build up rewards each time you spend in-store or online.

Here is a selection of places that offer birthday freebies and some information on how you can get them. Keep in mind that while these offers were available at the time of writing they may change.

Food and drink

Bakers Delight

The freebie: A free scone

How to get it: You need to become a Dough Getters member and provide your date of birth. Your birthday gift will automatically be added to your account and can be redeemed within 30 days of your birthday. You can claim your free scone by scanning your Dough Getters Card or QR code in the Dough Getters app or providing your mobile phone number to a staff member.

Boost Juice

The freebie: A free juice or smoothie

How to get it: You will need to join the Vibe Club either by downloading the Boost Juice app or registering online and providing your date of birth. You can then present your card on your birthday, or up to two days before or after your birthday, to get your free juice or smoothie. You may be asked to provide a valid ID confirming your birthday.

Chatime

The freebie: One complimentary Chatime tea

How to get it: You’ll need to sign up to Loyal-Tea using the Chatime App and add your birthday to your account. To be eligible for the freebie, you need to have made a transaction in the 90 days leading up to your birthday. You’ll get a free birthday tea voucher three days before your birthday – it will be under the “Offers” tab in the app. It will be valid for 30 days from the issue date.

Cold Rock

The freebie: One Kiddies size ice cream with one mix-in and $10 off the purchase of any Cold Rock Cake

How to get it:

You’ll need to join the Rockstar Rewards program and register your date of birth at least six weeks before your birthday to be eligible for these offers.

A coupon for the free ice cream will be loaded into the app three days before your birthday and will be valid for seven days.

A code giving you $10 off a Cold Rock cake will be sent to your email address 14 days before your birthday and will be valid for 14 days after your actual birthday. You’ll need to buy the cake online to get the discount.

Gelatissimo

The freebie: One free scoop of ice cream

How to get it: You’ll need to download the Club Gelato app and sign up. Present your app in store to get your free ice cream. The offer is valid on your birthday and for the four weeks following your birthday. According to the terms and conditions, members must actively engage with their Club Gelato account throughout the year to be eligible for the annual voucher.

Hungry Jacks

The freebie: A free Whopper burger

How to get it: Download the Hungry Jacks app and register all your details. The voucher will be added to the app on your birthday. The terms of the offer will be provided when you are sent the voucher.

Jamaica Blue

The freebie: A free slice of cake

How to get it: You’ll need to be a Jamaica Blue member. Visit a store during the month of your birthday and present your loyalty card or Jamaica Blue app to get your complimentary cake.

Krispy Kreme

The freebie: A four-pack of Original Glazed doughnuts or one $15 Original Glazed Dozen on the Krispy Kreme online store (normally $24.95)

How to get it:

You’ll need to subscribe to the Krispy Kreme newsletter ‘The Inner Circle’ and provide your date of birth at least four weeks before your birthday.

A unique code will be emailed to you for the free four-pack of Original Glazed doughnuts and you must show your unique code email on your phone or electronic device in-store and photo ID to redeem the offer. A print out or screenshot of email will not be accepted. This is redeemable in-store at Krispy Kreme stores in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia only (not available in South Australia, Northern Territory, 7-Eleven, Jesters, BP Travel Centres or any other wholesale locations).

The unique code to get the Original Glazed Dozen for $15 will also be emailed to you and is only redeemable online at www.krispykreme.com.au. Simply enter your unique code in the promo code field at checkout.

Mad Mex

The freebie: A burrito

How to get it: You’ll need to sign up to the Mad Mex loyalty program. You’ll be sent a coupon on or around your birthday which can be used at any Mad Mex restaurant excluding airports. The coupon will be valid for one month from the date of issue.

Mrs. Fields

The freebie: A free soft-baked signature cookie

How to get it: You’ll need to join Mrs. Fields Rewards. To get your free cookie you will need to present your rewards card and photo ID. You can redeem your cookie within seven days either side of your birthday.

Muffin Break

The freebie: A free muffin

How to get it: You’ll need to join the Muffin Break Rewards program. You can do this via the app or by getting a physical card. If you are using a card you’ll need to also register online to be eligible for a free birthday muffin. It’s worth noting that if you register during your birthday month you won’t be eligible to receive a free birthday muffin until the following year. To get your freebie visit a store within the month of your birthday and present the app or your card.

Nando’s

The freebie: $15 voucher

How to get it: You’ll need to become a PERi-Perks member. You can do this by downloading the app or creating an account online. To be eligible for your voucher you’ll need to have made a transaction on your account in the six months prior to the start of your birthday month. An email with a barcode for your birthday voucher will be sent to you on the first day of your birthday month and will be valid for 30 days. You can redeem it any time during the month – it doesn’t have to be on your actual birthday.

Oportos

The freebie:  Anything from $3 to $10 off depending on your membership status

How to get it: You’ll need to sign up to Flame Rewards by downloading the app. Make sure you provide your date of birth. Your voucher will be sent to the “Offers” section in the app and will be valid for 30 days.

Fashion

Bonds

The freebie: $10 voucher

How to get it: You’ll need to join the Bonds & Me reward program.  Make sure you tick the box to receive marketing emails to receive your birthday gift. You’ll receive your voucher at the start of your birthday month. To redeem your voucher online, you can add the voucher code at the checkout. You can also redeem instore by providing your email address.

Cotton On

The freebie: Birthday treat (amount not specified)

How to get it: You’ll need to sign up to become a Cotton On & Co. Perks member. Make sure you include your date of birth. You’ll be sent an email with details of your “birthday treat”.

Country Road and Trenery

The freebie:  $10 to $100 voucher depending on your membership level

How to get it: You’ll need to join Country Road Rewards and have entered a valid date of birth in the relevant section of your member profile prior to your birthday. You’ll be emailed your voucher seven days before your birthday. How long you have to use your voucher depends on your membership level but you’ll have at least 30 days.

Glue

The freebie: $10 voucher

How to get it: You’ll need to join G.Rewards and provide your date of birth. You’ll receive your voucher in the days leading up to your birthday.

JAG

The freebie: Birthday gift (amount not specified)

How to get it: You’ll need to register to become a JAG VIP. Make sure you provide a valid email address and your date of birth. The voucher will be emailed to you and it can be redeemed online or in store. It’s not valid at David Jones or clearance stores.

Mimco

The freebie: : $15 to $100 voucher depending on your membership level

How to get it: You’ll need to become a MIMCOLLECTIVE member and have entered a valid date of birth in the relevant section of your member profile prior to your birthday. You’ll be emailed your voucher seven days before your birthday. How long you have to use your voucher depends on your membership level but you’ll have at least 30 days.

Review

The freebie: $20 voucher

How to get it: You’ll need to join the Review Loyalty program and have provided your complete date of birth at least one week prior to your actual birth month. Birthday vouchers are only issued once your account is activated which is after your first spend. You must have made at least one purchase in the six months before your birthday to be eligible for the voucher.

Sportscraft

The freebie: Birthday surprise (amount not specified)

How to get it: You’ll need to register to become a Sportscraft VIP and provide a valid email address and your date of birth. The voucher will be emailed to you and it can be redeemed online or in store. It is not valid at David Jones or Clearance stores.

Witchery

The freebie: $10 to $100 voucher depending on your membership level

How to get it: You’ll need to join Witchery Rewards and have entered a valid date of birth in the relevant section of your member profile prior to your birthday. You’ll be emailed your voucher seven days before your birthday. How long you have to use your voucher depends on your membership level but you’ll have at least 30 days.

Entertainment

Hoyts

The freebie: Choose a free small popcorn or postmix drink

How to get it: You’ll need to join Hoyts Rewards and add your birthday details to your member profile. You’ll be sent a birthday email. Show this email and your membership card to get your free popcorn or drink. The offer will be valid for 30 days from your birthday.

Other stores

David Jones

The freebie: $10 birthday reward

How to get it: You’ll need to join David Jones Rewards and complete your online profile including providing your date of birth. You’ll receive your birthday reward via email at least seven days before your birthday and it is valid for 30 days from the date of issue.

Dymocks

The freebie: $5 or $10 voucher depending on your membership level

How to get it: You’ll need to join Booklover Rewards to be eligible. Your birthday bonus amount will be added automatically to your account at the start of your birthday month and it will expire on the 28th day of the month.

JB Hi-Fi

The freebie: Birthday perk (amount not specified)

How to get it: Join JB Hi-Fi Perks and you’ll get an annual birthday perk provided in the month of your birthday. If you join JB Hi-Fi Perks in the month of your birthday, you will not be eligible to receive a birthday perk until the following calendar year.

Lincraft

The freebie: $10 voucher

How to get it: You’ll need to join Club Lincraft and include your date of birth to be eligible. The voucher will be emailed to you.

Myer

The freebie: $10 to $30 voucher depending on your membership level

How to get it: You’ll need to join Myer One, provide a valid email address and opt in to receive marketing emails. You must have been a member for at least one month before your birthday and have spent a minimum of $30 to receive your voucher. The minimum spend of $30 is required each year. Your birthday reward will be emailed to you on your birthday.

Sheridan outlet

The freebie: Voucher (amount not specified)

How to get it: You’ll need to become a VIP member, subscribe with a valid email address and provide your birthday to be eligible. Your voucher will be emailed to you at the beginning of your birthday month and is valid in the month of your birthday. It can be used online or in store.

The Body Shop

The freebie: $10 voucher

How to get it: You’ll need to join the Love Your Body Club and provide your date of birth. To be eligible for the $10 birthday voucher you must have shopped at the Body Shop in the 12 months before your birthday. The voucher will be sent to you on your birthday and will expire one month from the date of issue.

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