A THRIFTY shopper has revealed the exact code you need to spot at McDonald’s to get a burger and fries for just £2.99.
The bargain hunter shared the deal in the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group.
She said: “For the many who like to eat at McDonald’s – for two minutes worth of feedback.
“By entering the code on your receipt, you get a voucher for a burger and fries for £2.99.
“I used mine to get a Big Mac and had another code for the same thing. Voucher valid for 3 months as well! Bonus!”
By filling in a feedback survey found on her McDonald’s receipt, she picked up a Big Mac and fries for just £2.99.
The Facebook post was met with 86 likes and more than 104 comments.
Fellow deal-finding pros were quick to comment on the Maccies hack.
One said: “Used to be £1.99 – been doing this for years.”
Another joked: “This is why the receipts at the self-serve machines never print! They don’t want you getting free stuff.”
A third person commented: “I do this. Also don’t forget that happy meals are £1.99 this week.”
You will need a previous McDonald’s receipt from a visit that’s no longer than 60 days old.
If you don’t have one, you can just buy a cheap item quickly to get hold of a receipt.
A 12 digit code will be printed on it and then you just have to enter the McDonald’s “Food for Thought” website and fill out a quick survey about your recent trip.
You’ll then receive a five digit code which is your voucher for the £2.99 offer.
The code can be used at any McDonald’s branch to get a Big Mac and fries for £2.99.
Remember, don’t forget to print your receipt if you order from a self-service kiosk.
You can find your nearest McDonald’s using the locator tool on its website.
If a Big Mac isn’t your thing, you can choose a Fillet-O-Fish, or Vegetable Deluxe instead.
You can swap out the fries for a side salad as well if you like.
Either combination will still only cost £2.99 with the code.
There is no minimum spend required to get the 12 digit code, so technically you could buy the cheapest thing on the menu and still get the discount.
Customers can use the offer multiple times but each code only redeems one Big Mac and fries so you’ll need a different receipt each time.
The fast food giant also said the codes can be tracked to avoid fraudulent activity, so you can’t just write five random numbers on your receipt.
You have 60 days from receiving a receipt to claim your voucher, after that you’ll need a new receipt with a fresh 12 digit code.
Once you’ve got your five digit code, you’ll be issued a new personal expiration date to use it by.
Just remember to ask for the receipt and keep it safe as you won’t be able to claim the deal without it.
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You might not think it, but you can end up being charged more solely based on the McDonald’s restaurant you choose.
Research by The Sun found a Big Mac meal can be up to 30p cheaper at restaurants just two miles apart from each other.
Make sure you check out all the various apps and platforms if you’re ordering McDonald’s to your home too.
Our research found some can charge up to £1.20 more than others.
