If you’re a fan of McDonald’s but don’t fancy breaking the bank, these clever hacks could be just what you’re after.
By combining orders, tweaking meals and making smart changes, you can save money while still indulging in your favourite fast food treats.
These tips should allow you to get your hands on some delicious grub for less. Here are eleven hacks to try, as reported by the Mirror.
11 McDonald’s tips to use on your next order
1. To get a Big Mac and fries for £2.99, simply keep a receipt from a previous visit to McDonald’s. After completing the survey mentioned on the back, you’ll receive a code which allows you to order a Big Mac and fries for £2.99.
2. Two boxes of six McNuggets will set you back £8.18, however a McNugget Sharebox of 20 nuggets is only £5.99.
3. Did you know you can get a double topping for free when ordering a cheeseburger? When using the self-service kiosk, you can add an extra serving of some toppings already in the burger for free, according to savethestudent.
4. If you’re craving a Big Mac but don’t want to spend £4.79, you can create your own Big Mac-style sandwich for £1.41 less. Simply order a £2.29 Double Cheeseburger at the self-service kiosk without the ketchup, then a side salad for just £1.09 and add the lettuce to your burger.
5. The cheapest Chicken Selects meal contains three pieces of chicken but if you go to the self service machine and order the wrap of the day for £1.99, remove all sauces and salad and you’ll get two pieces of chicken and a plain wrap.
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6. If you fancy a McChicken Sandwich but want more bang for your buck, order two Mayo Chickens at £1.39 each, costing you £2.78, less than the £4.49 McChicken Sandwich.
7. Look out for vouchers for discounted McDonald’s meals on the back of bus tickets, car park tickets or in newspapers – they often offer a £1.99 Big Mac and fries.
8. The MyMcDonald’s Rewards app allows you to collect points on all your McDonald’s purchases, which can be redeemed for rewards like free food and drinks.
9. Delivery apps such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo often have introductory offers to attract new customers. It’s not uncommon for these apps to give customers up to £10 off their first order, that’s a lot of Maccy’s.
10. Order your drink without ice to ensure your cup is full of what you actually paid for, rather than bulky ice cubes, meaning you get more for your money.
11. To avoid cold fries, order your fries with no salt, either at the tills or on the self-service machine. You may have to wait a bit longer, but you will get hot, fresh chips.
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