Revealed: The best birthday deals you can take advantage of in Australia – from snacks to dinner and even a whole new outfit
- There are a number of ways to score freebies from stores on your birthday
- OzBargain has listed all of the food outlets and fashion retailers that take part
- Chatime, Hungry Jacks, IKEA, Bonds, ASOS and eBay are all involved
- You can save hundreds of dollars by visiting the stores to collect the freebies
OzBargain has listed all of the best birthday deals and freebies you can redeem on your birthday, from snacks and dinner to a whole new outfit.
The Australian discount website tracked down brands like Boost Juice, The Cheesecake Shop, David Jones, Bonds and eBay to find out what discounts they offer to customers celebrating their birthday in-store.
Incredibly there were over 50 retailers who give away food, drinks and clothing if you register for their rewards programs before your birthday.
Baskin Robbins and Cold Rock (pictured) will give you a free scoop without a minimum spend on your birthday
FOOD
If you’re looking to quench your thirst, or even purchase your own cake before a party, look no further than IKEA, Gelato Messina and Noodle Box.
IKEA stores in Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Canberra offer a free for those who are a part of their Family Members loyalty program.
The cake does have to be part of their cheapest range, including the Princess Cake, but it can be redeemed one month after your birthday if you can’t get there on the day.
The Cheesecake Shop will give you a $5 voucher as a show of celebration if you sign up to their database more than 14 days prior to your birthday
Anyone for Starbucks? You can pick up a free drink just by proving it’s your birthday
Gelato Messina and Gelatissimo will give you a free scoop of ice cream (after you spend $10 on their app), while Baskin Robbins and Cold Rock will give you a free scoop without a minimum spend.
Ali Baba hand out free kebabs, Chatime and Starbucks will give you a drink of your choice and Noodle Box will load $10 onto your card.
Outback Jacks are very generous with their discounts, giving customers $35 to spend on a meal at their restaurant come birthday time.
| Name of restaurant | Discount offered |
|---|---|
| 1. Ali Baba | Free birthday kebab (collect card in-store first – need to buy a kebab to get a card). |
| 2. Baskin Robbins | Free scoop of ice cream valid up to 14 days after your birthday. |
| 3. Boost Juice | Free Boost Juice for Vibe club members (collect card in store or download the app). Can be redeemed from two days before to two days after one’s birthday. |
| 4. Chatime | Free drink in birthday month, membership card costs 50c or join via app for free. |
| 5. The Cheesecake Shop | $5 off any full size cake (Join more than 4 weeks before your birthday or must wait until next year) |
| 6. Hogs Breath | A free main meal (up to $33.95) on your birthday and 25 per cent off your main meal every time you dine. One off membership fee of $19.90. |
| 7. Cold Rock | One free ice cream on birthday & $10 off Birthday Cake Voucher (must sign up at least 8 days before birthday for free ice cream or 35 days for Birthday Cake Voucher) |
| 8. David Jones Rewards | Free $10 eGift Card When You Sign up. Also get a $10 eGift card to use for your birthday each year. |
| 9. Krispy Kreme | Free four pack of Original Glazed Doughnuts OR $10 off online order (valid in NSW, VIC, QLD and WA only). |
| 10. TGI Fridays | $10 off any meal when signing up, and free meal in birthday month up to $25 (must be a signed up member for minimum 30 days (not sure if before actual birthday or month of). |
CLOTHES
If you’re looking for the perfect outfit to wear on your birthday, it might be time to head over to your local shopping centre for a browse.
At Adidas you can get 15 per cent off any full-priced items, while ASOS will give you 10 per cent off and Bonds offers a $10 eGift card.
For those looking online at eBay you can get a 10 per cent off voucher, at Glue Stores you’ll get $100 off and JAG has a $20 birthday voucher to give to customers, with no minimum spend required.
For those who are ready to party, you can head into BWS for a $5 coupon or Taylors Wine for a $50 birthday voucher.
To see more of the vouchers available, click here.
| Name of retailer | Discount offered |
|---|---|
| 1. Adidas | 15% off full-priced items only (emailed a code to be redeemed online – valid for 14 days). |
| 2. ASOS | 10% off promo code for the month of your birthday. |
| 3. The Body Shop | We’ll treat you to $10 worth of points to spend on your birthday. You must present or make reference to your Love Your Body™ card when you wish to redeem a reward. |
| 4. Bonds | $10 eGift Card to use in-store or online. |
| 5. Dymocks | $5 worth of points redeemable in birthday month. |
| 6. eBay | 10% off voucher. |
| 7. Levi’s | $20 voucher valid for birthday month, in-store only. To join Levi’s Loop, must make a purchase in store. |
| 8. Priceline | $5 voucher. Print voucher to redeem in-store or scan card/online barcode. |
| 9. Qantas Frequent Flyer | 10% off reward in Qantas Store (excluding Gift Cards & Charities) – code appears to be generic, BDAY[MonthInCaps][2DigitYr], e.g. If your birthday is in December and the current year is 2019, your code should be BDAYDEC19, $30 off Hotels, $25 off Wine |
| 10. Scoot | 15% off voucher. |
| 11. Sheridan Outlet | $25 birthday voucher on your birthday month no minimum spend. |
| 12. Tony Bianco | $30 birthday voucher. Requires premium class: spend at least $300 a year. |