45 Places to Get Birthday Freebies and Discounts
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Your birthday is a day to be spoiled by loved ones. And some restaurants and retailers will spoil you, too.
We rounded up companies that give birthday freebies or discounts. Consider it a present from us.
Food and drink
1. Abuelo’s
Sign up for the Mi Abuelo's Rewards program to receive a special reward on your birthday.
2. Applebee’s
Celebrate your birthday at Applebee’s with a free dessert by signing up for Club Applebee’s.
Download the Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Perks app and get a special gift on your birthday. You can get a free pretzel, but make sure you spend at least $10 before your big day to qualify.
Create a Baskin-Robbins account and opt in to the Birthday Club to get a free ice cream scoop on your birthday.
5. Benihana
Register for The Chef's Table email program and Benihana will send you a $30 Benihana birthday certificate during your birthday month.
6. Chick-fil-A
When you become a member at Chick-fil-A, you receive a birthday reward. At the lowest tier, you’ll get a chocolate chunk cookie or chocolate fudge brownie. If you’re at a higher membership tier, you get additional freebies like a dessert variety award, sandwiches, nuggets or an entree.
7. Chili’s
My Chili’s Rewards will give you a free dessert on your birthday. Other perks for signing up include free kids meals, delivery and appetizers.
8. Cinnabon
Coffee lovers get a special treat from Cinnabon on their birthday. Sign up for their rewards program to get a 16-ounce Cold Brew when you clock a new age.
Join Cold Stone’s My Cold Stone Club Rewards to receive a buy-one-get-one-free creation coupon for your birthday.
10. Del Taco
Indulge with a free shake or dessert on your birthday. Register for the Del Yeah! Rewards program to receive the freebie. If you acquire 1,000 or more points, you can choose any shake or dessert for free.
11. Denny’s
When you dine in, Denny's treats you to a tasty birthday gift from the diner during your birthday month. It could be a hearty Grand Slam breakfast, depending on the location.
If you like fruit, then sign up for Edible Rewards. They give members a 6-count chocolate dipped fruit box to celebrate.
13. Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Rewards members can celebrate with a free medium-sized sub with any purchase.
14. IHop
Want free birthday pancakes? Sign up for IHop’s rewards program, also known as the “International Bank of Pancakes.”
15. Melting Pot
Join Club Fondue and get birthday vouchers for something delicious when your birthday comes around.
Subscribe to the Moe Rewards program and receive a special offer on your birthday, like a free burrito.
17. P.F. Chang’s
During your birthday month, enjoy a dessert or appetizer on the house at P.F. Chang’s. Simply sign up for P.F. Chang’s Rewards to get your freebie.
18. Pinkberry
Receive a complimentary Pinkberry yogurt on your birthday by registering for a free Pinkcard.
19. Pizza Hut
If you’re a pizza fan, head over to Pizza Hut and sign up for Hut Rewards. You’ll get a special reward from the food brand on your birthday.
20. Red Robin
Chow down on a free birthday burger from Red Robin by joining its Royalty rewards program.
21. Starbucks
Get a free drink or food item on your birthday as a Starbucks Rewards member.
22. Wingstop
Sign up for Wingstop’s email club to receive a free birthday gift.
23. Red Lobster
My Red Lobster Rewards will give you a free birthday reward to ring in your new age. All you need to do is download the app.
Apparel and shoes
24. American Eagle
Get a $5 birthday reward at American Eagle or Aerie during your birthday month. Join the Real Rewards program to qualify.
25. Anthropologie
Join the free AnthroPerks rewards club to earn a special birthday offer. You get a birthday bonus which comes as a code via email. However, you have to sign up at least two weeks before your birthday month to receive it. If you join the rewards club during your birthday month, you’ll get the discount during the next year.
26. Banana Republic
When you become a member, Banana Republic celebrates you with an extra perk.
27. DSW
Shop for shoes with a complimentary $5 off for your birthday. Become a DSW VIP rewards member to receive the offer.
28. J. Crew Factory
Sign up for J. Crew Passport and get a $10-$20 offer, depending on your tier.
29. Journeys
Sign up for the Journeys Birthday Club to get a gift during your birthday month.
30. Madewell
Receive a birthday offer when you join the Madewell Insider loyalty program.
31. Old Navy
Loyal Old Navy shoppers who are part of the Navyist Rewards program get a birthday gift on the house.
32. Target Circle
Target gives you 5% off a single purchase on your birthday. You can use the discount for up to 30 days from your birthday.
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Beauty and personal care
33. Aveda
Celebrate your next trip around the sun with a free gift and double points from Aveda. To unlock these freebies, you’ll need to sign up for Aveda Plus Rewards.
34. BareMinerals
Join the Good Rewards loyalty program to snag a gift on your birthday.
35. Clinique
Fancy some skincare products on your birthday? The beauty brand has a loyalty program that gives members a free birthday gift with an eligible order.
36. CVS
ExtraCare is the CVS rewards program. Joining means you get $3 ExtraBucks Rewards on your birthday.
37. e.l.f. Cosmetics
Become a Beauty Squad member at e.l.f. to get a birthday freebie.
38. Lancome
The My Lancome Rewards Program allows you to both earn points and get a free birthday gift.
39. Sephora
Sign up for Sephora’s Beauty Insider program to get a complimentary product set. You have to spend a minimum of $25 to redeem your gift online.
40. SmashBox
The cosmetics retailer will send members at every tier of its loyalty program a birthday gift.
41. The Body Shop
Receive a coupon for $10 off your purchase on your birthday through the Love Your Body Club.
42. Ulta
Members of the Ultamate Rewards program get a free gift and earn double points on purchases made during their birthday month. Platinum and Diamond members also get a $10 coupon.
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Entertainment
43. AMC Theatres
Join AMC Stubs to get a free large birthday popcorn when you go to watch a movie. Members in higher tiers also get a fountain drink to accompany their popcorn.
44. Barnes & Noble
If you’re a Barnes & Noble member, you get a birthday offer via email on your special day.
45. Redbox
Create a Redbox Perks account to score a $2 off reward code for your birthday.
Get your free birthday stuff and deals
Many of these promotions are sent through email, so make sure to sign up well in advance of your birthday to receive offers. If you're concerned about spam, consider setting up a new email account just for your freebies and offers.