The Ultimate Guide to Birthday Freebies

Birthdays are all about surprises, candles, cakes and cards. But if you’re an avid online shopper like us, your birthday could come with more than just a ‘Happy Birthday’.

Many of your favourite online stores offer birthday treats and freebies – but how can you take advantage?

Celebrating your birthday in style takes some planning, especially when it comes to finding brands who offer special birthday deals and freebies. We’re here to help you increase your chances of getting those treats on your big day!

What do I look for?

The most common programs which offer birthday treats are memberships, app offers, loyalty and rewards schemes, however, you can also pick up birthday offers by signing up for newsletters!

Do your Research

Not all of the schemes available online are free. When signing up, keep your eyes peeled for date of birth requirements, this can be an indicator that your favourite stores may be keeping an eye on their calendar for your special day.

Check Eligibility

Birthday freebies are classed as ‘bonuses’ and are not a guarantee, however, you’ll tend to find that retailers with rewards programmes more often than not are happy to join the party and send you a little birthday surprise! Make sure you always check the small print terms and conditions to avoid disappointment.

Always enter your Date of Birth

Requirements for your date of birth not only target you with age-specific offers and products, but they also allow retailers to make a note of your special day for future promotions and freebies.

Be Prepared

Many retailers require you to enter your birth date well in advance of your birthday to become eligible for freebies and birthday discounts. Always make sure your account has all the necessary information prior to your birthday month.

Most Common Birthday Gifts

Any birthday gift is a good one, no matter who it’s from. Whether you’re a fitness fanatic, love keeping up to date with the latest fashion trends, or refresh your skincare routine online, there’s a whole host of birthday freebies you can get your hands on. The most common types of birthday gifts are:

• Voucher Codes to save on your Birthday order
• Free Food & Drink vouchers
• Gifts, Treats and Birthday Bundles (for Pets too!)
• Free Samples 
• Complimentary Gift Wrapping & Greeting Card
• Extra Reward Points to Redeem via Loyalty Programmes

Retailers also love to offer promotions around their birthdays, with discount codes, sales and promotions available around the time they were first founded. This can be a fantastic way to bag yourself a bargain on your favourite online brands. If you’re unsure when your favourite retail brands were first founded, the About and Our Story sections often have all the information you need to make sure you can celebrate with your favourite stores.

Brands who Celebrate with you!

Nike

Nike Members receive an exclusive birthday discount during their birthday month. The discount can be used to save on Nike’s collection of clothing, footwear, sportswear and so much more. Sign up for free and keep your eyes peeled for Nike in your inbox!

The Body Shop

Join the Love Your Body Club at The Body Shop and you’ll receive a £5 voucher to use on your birthday. The rewards scheme is a great way to save on essential body care and beauty products.

Boots

The Boots Advantage Card unlocks lower prices and exclusive rewards via the Boots app. Advantage Cards allow you to collect points which can be redeemed for exclusive offers, gifts and more. During your birthday month, you can collect 2x the amount of points, helping you get bigger rewards.

New Look

Sign up for the free New Look newsletter and you should bag yourself 15% off online in the days leading up to your birthday. To be eligible for the treat you must enter your date of birth 30 days before your birthday.

Disney Store

Sign up for the newsletter and you’ll receive a unique code valid for your birthday month. You must be 18 or over, however, the birthday treat offers a fantastic opportunity to spoil the kids should you choose to keep hold of the birthday treat until their special day.

There are plenty of other treats available online too, all you have to do is make sure you’re signed up for the free newsletters, join any reward programmes available and create your own account at your favourite online stores to maximise your chances of a birthday surprise.

Get your hands on Food Freebies In-Store

Out and about on your birthday? There are plenty of food and drink stores which offer you free treats and food just because it’s your special day, here’s a few of them we’ve spotted doing the rounds over the past few months and years:

Greggs

Enjoy a free sweet treat in-store on your birthday when you download the Greggs app. Join the ‘Greggs Rewards’ scheme and show the voucher at the till. The voucher will be valid for 1 month from the date of your birthday.

Burger King

Enjoy a Free Burger King Whopper via the Burger King app on your birthday. Make sure you register for the ‘Your Burger King’ loyalty scheme and make sure your date of birth is entered on the app before your birthday.

Krispy Kreme

The Krispy Kreme rewards app is a free loyalty program which offers you the chance to enjoy exclusive offers, rewards and birthday treats. You can claim a free donut of your choice during your birthday month in one of Krispy Kreme’s official stores.

Costa Coffee

Download the Costa app and create a Costa Club account and you’ll become eligible for a sweet treat birthday freebie as well as offers on all your favourite hot drinks in-store. Your birthday voucher to use in-store at the till will be emailed to your inbox.

Lidl

Download the Lidl app and sign up for Lidl Plus and you’ll get your hands on weekly coupons, offers as well as a free donut from Lidl bakery on your birthday. Your birthday voucher will be sent to your email address.

Pets deserve birthday treats too!

Your furry friends can celebrate their birthday in style thanks to the Pets at Home club. Not only will you receive 10% off your first order and exclusive offers, but your pet will receive a free treat on their birthday too! Sign up with your email address, enter your pet’s birthday and Pets at Home will add the celebrations to their calendar, it’s as simple as that!

Whenever there are pet reward schemes available, make sure you sign up for free as the exclusive perks available guarantee you huge savings on future orders. Subscription plans on pet food can also spring up extra treats for your pets too!

Sale Events Make Your Birthday Celebrations Cheaper

Depending on your birth month, you could benefit from fantastic sale events when treating yourself to an online shopping spree. If your birthday lands in the month of November, you can benefit from the world-renowned Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, which offer customers huge savings just before the Festivities arrive. Whilst many vouchers cannot be combined with existing sales, shopping online during your November birthday month offers you the chance to treat yourself to discounted prices.

November isn’t the only month that offers fantastic opportunities to save too, whilst December and January birthdays can be considered ‘less favourable’ amongst those who are born during the dates, they can be fantastic opportunities to save money online thanks to the Christmas and January sale events.

Valentine’s Day can be a difficult time for those of us who are single, but did you know that celebrating a birthday during February can bring along Valentine-related sale events? March and April also offer sales thanks to Easter and Mother’s Day, with June also featuring fantastic sales on gifts thanks to Father’s Day.

If you’re looking to stay up to date with the latest special offers, deals and discount codes, we’ve got you covered. Our pages cover all the hottest ways to save, including student discounts and free delivery deals, helping you save money on your online purchases.