90 Best Birthday Freebies Most People Forget to Use

Imagine this: You start your birthday off with an iced latte, grab some McDonalds fries on your way to Sephora, where you stock up on new makeup, then end the day with a scoop of ice cream—all without spending a dollar. Getting free things is undeniably fun, and plenty of brands make it surprising easy to cash in on birthday birthday perks if you know how to claim them. From free drinks, burgers, and desserts to beauty samples and shopping discounts, we’ve rounded up the best birthday freebies happening this year.

In order to snag freebies, most brands require you sign up for their loyalty programs. Some of these rewards are so good (like a $10 credit at Bobbi Brown or free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream), it’s worth signing up. My advice? Add your birthday to all of your accounts ASAP, because some brands require your birthday be updated weeks in advance in order to claim your reward.

• 7-ELEVEN: Suck down a free Slurpee anytime during your birthday month when you sign up for 7REWARDS via the app.
• AMC THEATRES​: AMC Stubs Insider members get a free large popcorn, while Stubs Premiere and A-List members get a free large popcorn and a large fountain drink available during your birthday month.
• APPLEBEE'S: Get a free birthday dessert with a minimum purchase of $15.
• AUNTIE ANNE'S​: Make at least one purchase annually through the Auntie Anne's Rewards App and receive a free soft pretzel on your birthday.
• BASKIN-ROBBINS​: Score a free ice cream scoop when you sign up for the Birthday Club.
• BERTUCCI'S: Get a free reward when you're registered for their e-club.
• BENIHANA​: Get a $50 birthday reward if you're registered for The Chef's Table.
• BUFFALO WILD WINGS​: Get free wings during your birthday month if join the Blazin' Rewards program.
• BURGER KING​: Earn 2X the reward points throughout the month, in addition to a special free item on your birthday.
• BEN & JERRY’S: Members get free ice cream on your birthday.
• CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN​: Enjoy a free birthday dessert at any rewards membership, plus a free entree if you are a Diamond member.
• CARVEL: Receive a free cone or cup if you're signed up for the Fudgie Fanatic loyalty program.
• CAVA: All rewards members receive a birthday treat. The first two tiers will get a drink, pita chips, or dessert, while the highest tier can enjoy half off a bowl or pita.
• CHICK-FIL-A: There are a few free treat options to choose from, depending on your membership tier. Chick-Fil-A One Members can get either a chocolate chunk cookie or a chocolate fudge brownie. Silver members can choose between a chocolate chunk cookie, a chocolate fudge brownie, small milkshake, small frosted lemonade, small frosted coffee, small Icedream^® cone or small Icedream^® cup. Red Members will receive their choice of either a grilled or regular sandwich or 8- and 12-count nuggets and Signature Members will receive their choice of entrée.
• CHILI'S: Get a free dessert on your birthday.
• CHIPOTLE: Members can choose a free reward on their birthday.
• COLD STONE CREAMERY​: Members will receive a free reward on their birthday.
• CRACKER BARREL​: Enjoy a free dessert and birthday song when you go to your nearest location.
• CRUMBL COOKIES​: Silver status members will receive a voucher.
• CULVER'S: Get free treats on your birthday and half birthday through the rewards program.
• DAIRY QUEEN: Take advantage of a special (usually free) birthday offer—but make sure you've purchased from DQ through the app in the past 45 days to take advantage of it.
• DEL TACO​: Queso and Scorcho level reward members will receive a regular-sized shake for free, while Inferno and Epic levels will get any shake or dessert.
• DIPPIN’ DOTS: Free ice cream on your birthday when you sign up for Dot Crazy! email club.
• DUNKIN': Dunkin' Rewards members earn a "birthday bonus" which gives them 3X the points on any purchases made all day. Earn free food and drink once 150 points, or $15, has been spent.
• DUTCH BROS. COFFEE: Download the app to get a free medium birthday drink.
• FRIENDLY'S: You'll receive free ice cream if you're part of the FRIENDLY'S Club Fun.
• IHOP: Dig into a free full stack of Original Buttermilk pancakes on your day.
• JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS​: Get a free regular sub, as long as you’ve purchased a sub in the last year.
• KRISPY KREME​: Get a free treat on your birthday when you sign up for Krispy Kreme Rewards.
• MCDONALD'S​: Score a free medium fries through the My McDonald's app.
• NOTHING BUNDT CAKES: Members get a free Bundtlet for your birthday.
• OLIVE GARDEN​: Get a complimentary dessert when you dine in-house.
• OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE​: Hit up Outback on your special day for a free dessert and birthday song.
• PANERA BREAD: Get a free pastry or bagel from Panera on or up to seven days after your birthday.
• PAPA JOHN'S​: Enjoy a free dessert anytime during your birthday month.
• P.F. CHANG'S​: Celebrate with a complimentary dessert or appetizer on your birthday.
• PINKBERRY​: Members will receive a birthday rewards 7 days prior and it can be used until 7 days after.
• PIZZA HUT​: Get a free birthday treat when you're signed up for Pizza Hut benefits.
• QUIZNO'S: Take advantage of their BOGO regular sub birthday reward.
• RED LOBSTER: My Red Lobster Reward members get a free birthday reward.
• RED ROBIN​: Royalty members qualify for a free birthday milkshake, but can upgrade to a free burger if you’ve spent $20 during the year.
• RITA'S​: Celebrate with a free treat (likely a small Italian ice, frozen custard, or gelati) if you're signed up for Rita's e-club.
• RUBY TUESDAY​: Enjoy a free dessert up to seven days before your actual birthday or up to 14 days following it.
• SBARRO​: Get a free XL NY Slice with a minimum purchase of $5 a week prior to your birthday through the Sbarro Rewards app.
• SHAKE SHACK: Add your birthday to your Shack Shack profile on the app for a free treat.​
• SMOOTHIE KING: Members of the Healthy Rewards will earn a free birthday deal, and those with champion status will get a free smoothie.
• SONIC: Reward club members can choose a birthday reward in the app.
• STARBUCKS: As long as you provide your birthday in the Starbucks mobile app, you'll receive a Birthday Reward for one free beverage, food item, or ready-to-drink bottled beverage of your choice, but it is only valid on your birthday. If you're a gold level member, your birthday reward is valid for seven days after. Reserve level members will have 30 days to redeem the reward.
• SUBWAY​:Sub Club members will receive a birthday reward.
• TCBY​: Enjoy a free yogurt (up to a $5 value) when you're registered to receive rewards.
• TGI FRIDAYS: Score a free birthday treat through the rewards program.
• THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY: Choose a complimentary slice of cheesecake or layered cake from the over 60 flavorson the menu.
• TIM HORTONS​: Rewards members get a free item on their birthday.

• ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS​: Members of the ABH loyalty programs get a birthday month gift in addition to other exclusive offers.
• ARMANI BEAUTY​: Join the Armani Signature VIP Program and score a special birthday reward or gift depending on which tier you are.
• AVEDA​: Earn a birthday gift and double points with each purchase during your birthday month.
• BATH AND BODY WORKS​: Get a free gift of your choice (with a value up to $9.95) with any purchase.
• BOBBI BROWN: Enjoy a birthday gift of $10 off a $30 or more, depending on the rewards tier.
• CVS: Loyalty program members earn a $3 birthday reward that’s good for 30 days.
• E.L.F.: Anyone who is a member of the Beauty Squad gets a birthday gift, with the two highest tiers also getting bonus points with any purchases during the birthday month.
• KIEHL'S: As a rewards member you'll receive a birthday surprise according to which level you're signed up for. The EXTRA tier gifts a lip balm and one deluxe sample, the SUPER tier gifts a lip balm and two deluxe samples, and the EVEREST tier gifts a travel-sized mini set and three deluxe samples.
• LANCÔME​: Your complimentary birthday gift is only redeemable online if you are a rewards member. It must be used within 30 days and you have to spend a minimum of $50 to receive it.
• MAC COSMETICS: Bronze and silver members will earn 2X the points (3X for gold) as well as an annual gift.
• SEPHORA: As long as you're signed up for their rewards program, Beauty Insider, you're allowed to choose a birthday gift for free from a selection of makeup, skincare, and haircare offerings during your birthday month. It’s free when you shop in-store, but you must spend $25 to redeem it online.
• SOL DE JANEIRO: If you spend $75 per year, you're eligible for a free birthday gift.
• THE BODY SHOP: Get a $10 Birthday Reward, valid for your birthday month, if you are part of the Love Your Body Club.
• ULTA: As part of Ulta Rewards, you get to choose a free gift from a handful of products during your birthday month. A purchase is required to redeem your birthday gift.
• YSL BEAUTY: Score a birthday gift if you're part of the YSL loyalty club (tier 2 or 3).

• AERIE​ / AMERICAN EAGLE: Members can get a $5 birthday reward.
• ANTHROPOLOGIE: Get 20% off during your birthday month when you’re a AnthroPerks member.
• ATHLETA: Loyalty members of any tier get a birthday bonus.
• BANANA REPUBLIC​:Free gift available through the reward program.
• DSW: Get $5 off a purchase during your birthday month.
• GYMBOREE​:My Place Rewards members will get a 20% coupon during the month of their child's birthday and My Place Rewards Credit Cardholders will get 25% off coupon. You can receive coupons for up to four children.
• H&M​: Get 25% off one item if you're an H&M member.
• J.CREW:Get $15 to $25, depending on what loyalty tier you're in—plus a gift on your half birthday.
• JCPENNY: Get a $10 CashPass when you sign up for rewards.
• KENDRA SCOTT: Get 50% one fashion jewelry item or 25% off a demi, demi-fine, sunglass, or home item during your birthday month.
• MACY'S: Macy's credit card holders or bronzes level loyalty members will get a free surprise during your birthday month, but you have to have made a purchase at Macy's or macys.com on your account within the last 12 months.
• MADEWELL: Insiders will recieve $25 on the big day, and $15 for your half birthday.
• OLD NAVY​: Encore members get a birthday bonus.
• SAVAGE X FENTY​: You can receive a limited-time birthday offer with your first purchase during your birthday month.
• SOMA: Members will receive a $10 reward, VIP members will receive $20, whereas card members get $15 or VIP card members get $30.
• TARGET: Get 5% off a purchase up to 30 days after your birthday.
• TARTE: All tier levels will receive a discount up to 25% for birthdays.
• THE CHILDREN’S PLACE​: Like Gymboree, My Place Rewards members will get a 20% coupon during the month of their child's birthday and My Place Rewards Credit Cardholders will get 25% off coupon. You can receive coupons for up to four children.
• VERA BRADLEY:Redeem $25 off an order of $100 or more.
• VICTORIA'S SECRET/PINK​: If you're a member of any of the three reward program tiers, you'll be gifted a $10 reward for any purchase. For gold credit card members, that reward is $15.