11 hacks to get cheap and free Burger King
Burger King is a go-to favourite for students, so we've hacked the menu to show you how to get free and heavily discounted food.
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Even the most die-hard fan of McDonald's food would admit that Burger King is a worthy rival. But sometimes the price can be a little off-putting... until now.
10 or 11 quid can seem pretty expensive for a meal, but what if we told you that you could get the same items for less?
We've gone into the depths of Burger King's prices* and menu, giving you the best ways to save on Whoppers, Chicken Royales and more. So, are you ready to start saving big style on Burger King sandwiches, drinks and more? Let's go.
How to get free Burger King
Here are the best ways to get freebies and discounted items at Burger King:
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Free Burger King Whoppers and other burgers
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Treat yourself to free food at Burger King!
On the back of their receipts, there's a link to a survey that should only take a few minutes to complete. Take this survey and you'll then be given a code to write down on the receipt to claim your free burger (much like you can do to get unlimited £2.99 Big Mac and fries at McDonald's).
If you don't have a receipt lying around, you can womble one from around the restaurant. Or, you can buy the cheapest thing on their menu (a hamburger for £1.59) – you'll still end up saving money.
You can then claim your free burger (usually a Whopper, Plant-Based Whopper, Chicken Royale or Vegan Royale) when you purchase regular fries and a drink.
If you choose the cheapest drink, these two items together should cost around £4.58, so that's now the price of your full meal! Bear in mind that you'll need to complete the survey within 30 days of the date on your old receipt – so no rummaging through your room for an old one.
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Burger, side, fries and a drink for £5.99
Admittedly, Burger King is one of the more expensive chains.
But if you take a look at the King Saver menu, you can grab some real bargains. For example, this menu is where you'll find the Chicken Melt Box, which includes a Classic Chicken Melt, Chilli Cheese Bites or Onion Rings, Regular Fries and a drink for just £5.99 – a bargain.
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Get free gherkins at Burger King
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If you're as big a fan of gherkins as we are, you'll love this trick.
Are you ever dreaming of more than one or two gherkins per burger? Your dreams may just come true – if you ask for extra gherkins, the staff will usually add a few additional ones to your burger. And the best part? It's completely free!
And, by the same token, if you hate gherkins with a passion (as many people do), you can also ask for them to be removed from your burger altogether.
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Get 10% – 20% off your Burger King meal
There's nothing we love more here at Save the Student than saving money on food.
We suggest keeping an eye out for Just Eat for discount codes – not just to save money on your regular takeaway, but also to ease the pain the next time you get Burger King delivered.
We've seen discounts offered between 10% and 20%, which can take a fair few quid off your afternoon snack.
Head over to our Student Deals page to see if any codes have been released lately.
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Take advantage of delivery offers
Scouring the web for Just Eat vouchers isn't the only way to save money on Burger King deliveries. You can also get great deals through the Burger King website.
At the time of writing, you can get a burger and two sides for just £9.99 by ordering the King Meal Deal for One. If you ordered the Whopper, Onion Rings and large fries, this would usually set you back £18.38. That's a huge saving of £8.39!
However, it's worth noting that Burger King has a minimum order of £15 for deliveries. With that in mind, it's only worth doing if you plan on ordering extras.
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Unlimited Burger King drinks
If you're in the market for a drink and no food, we've got a great little trick up our sleeves: order a medium drink and you'll get unlimited refills on it.
With that in mind, there's no point ordering any other size drink as you'll end up paying more for it. You'll still get the same amount of liquid this way, but you may just have to refill it a few extra times.
However, you must make sure that the Burger King restaurant you're visiting has a self-service drinks machine. Otherwise, this trick won't work and you'll have to make do with your medium cup.
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Burger King app vouchers
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A true Burger King classic, The Whopper, is one of our favourite meals – and we've found a way to get it cheaper than £8.99. That's right: if you download the app, you'll have access to some top-notch Burger King vouchers...
On the app, you can get a free Whopper on your first Click & Collect order if you spend more than £3. Just add a side of onion rings (£3.09) and enjoy!
What's more, the app frequently has other great offers, including £1.99 for six Chilli Cheese Bites. Keep an eye on the app for the vouchers as they do change.
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Order multiple items as a bundle
If you're ordering Burger King with friends and you can manage to agree on the same thing, you can get your food for less if you order it as a bundle.
At the time of writing, you can get two Whopper, Chicken Royale or Vegan Royale Meals for £12. That's a huge saving of £5.98 in comparison to ordering the two meals separately.
There are bundle offers to suit a range of tastes, so check out the offers section of the Burger King website for more details.
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Sign up for YourBurgerKing rewards scheme
Burger King has a great loyalty scheme. All you have to do is sign up on the app and you'll earn 10 points for every £1 you spend. These points can then be redeemed for certain menu items.
You'll also get added benefits for joining the scheme, such as extra points at certain times throughout the year, or a free Whopper on your birthday!
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Get 15% off on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
Had a rough week at uni or just fancy treating yourself? Then round up your housemates for some heavily discounted burgers.
Food always tastes better when you've bagged a bargain and you can now get 15% off when you spend over £15 at Burger King on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. It's only available at participating restaurants, but with a minimum saving of £2.25, it's one of the best times to satisfy your Whopper cravings.
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Buy 20 Chicken Nuggets for £4.99
Who doesn't love Chicken Nuggets?
If you're in the mood for a proper feast, this nugget deal is one of the best hacks on the whole menu. You can get a massive 20-piece box for just £4.99 – that’s enough to share with a mate (if you’re feeling generous).
To put it in perspective, a regular 6-piece portion usually costs £5.09. So, for 10p less, you’re getting over three times as many nuggets. That’s a no-brainer!
If Burger King isn't your bag, we've also found good ways to get cheap and free food at Nando's.
* All information is correct at the time of writing based on prices in Leicester Square, London. Prices vary by store.
