Did someone say free stuff just for existing? Yes, that's exactly what we said.
Birthday freebies are a genuinely real thing. Brands, restaurants, and retailers are surprisingly keen to celebrate your birthday with you — offering free food, free drinks, vouchers, and discounts, often just for being signed up to their app or newsletter.
Most of these require nothing more than registering your birthday in advance. We'd recommend doing it now so you're not scrambling to sign up on the day. Happy early birthday from us!
Don't forget to download the Student Beans app too — student discounts running year-round, not just on your birthday.
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Free Birthday Food
Restaurants and cafes that'll mark your birthday with something tasty. Always check in advance whether you need to meet any spend requirements or sign-up deadlines.
Brand | Birthday freebie | Sign-up link |
|---|---|---|
Krispy Kreme | Free Original Glazed doughnut | |
Greggs | Free sweet treat | |
Lidl | Free bakery doughnut | |
Barburrito | Free burrito (requires £6 spend in past 12 months) | |
Las Iguanas | £20 off | |
Frankie & Benny's | Free main course when two or more are purchased | |
Muffin Break | Free birthday muffin | |
Costa | Free slice of cake | |
Zizzi | Free adult main when you buy another main | |
PizzaExpress | Free birthday treat | |
Toby Carvery | Free dessert or discount voucher | |
Millie's Cookies | Free cookie | Millie's Cookies (newsletter sign-up in footer) |
Gail's | Free sweet treat | Gail's Bakery (app link in footer) |
Burger King | Free Whopper or Plant-based Whopper | |
Bella Italia | £15 voucher | Bella Italia (newsletter sign-up in footer) |
Subway | Birthday treat | |
Yo! Sushi | Birthday voucher | |
Caffè Nero | Free slice of cake | |
Coco di Mama | Birthday carbs | Coco di Mama (Club Coco sign-up in footer) |
Auntie Anne's | Free pretzel | Auntie Anne's (Pretzel Perks via app) |
Ole & Steen | Free treat | Ole & Steen (app link in footer) |
M&S | Free Sparks birthday treat |
Free Birthday Drinks
Cheers to that.
Brand | Birthday freebie | Sign-up link |
|---|---|---|
BrewDog | Free beer or Wonderland cocktail | |
Starbucks | Free drink (Gold members) | |
All Bar One | Free glass of bubbles | |
Kaspa's | Free medium milkshake or slice of cake (with £6.95 spend) | Kaspa's — no sign-up needed, just show valid ID in-store |
Bill's | Free bottle of prosecco |
Free Birthday Gifts
Brand | Birthday freebie | Sign-up link |
|---|---|---|
Hobbs | Free birthday gift | |
Space NK | Free gift | |
The Body Shop | £5 voucher | |
Hobbycraft | £5 voucher | |
Rituals | Free gift | |
Oliver Bonas | £5 voucher |
Birthday Discounts
You can save with Student Beans year-round, but these loyalty schemes layer extra discounts on top for your birthday specifically.
H&M — join the H&M Membership programme and get 25% off one item
Swarovski — join the Swarovski Club and get a 15% birthday voucher
Nike — sign up to Nike Membership and receive a 25% birthday discount code
New Look — join Club New Look for a birthday discount code
Cult Beauty — join Cult Status for a birthday discount (varies by tier)
Lovehoney — create an account at lovehoney.co.uk and opt in to emails for a birthday discount code
Boots — get a Boots Advantage Card and earn points on your birthday shop
Want to make the most of your birthday money? Check out the best student bank accounts for places to keep it safely.
Unlock even more with Student Beans
All your favourite brands at your fingertips, from fashion and beauty to food and drink, available to college and uni students aged 16 and over. Dive into our blog to find tips and advice to help you navigate student life, from applying to uni to life after graduation.
- Sign up for a Student Beans account or log in to start saving on the biggest and best brands.
- Download the Student Beans app to unlock exclusive app-only discounts.
