Fast food enthusiasts across the UK are being encouraged to hold onto their McDonald's receipts, as a simple feedback scheme could unlock a continuous cycle of heavily discounted meals. The method, described as an 'unlimited' hack, allows savvy customers to repeatedly secure popular menu items for just £2.99.
How the £2.99 McDonald's Receipt Hack Works
Money-saving expert Jordon Cox, known for his appearances on ITV's This Morning and for sharing deals online, has highlighted the straightforward process. The key is to never throw away your receipt. Each receipt contains a prompt for the 'Food for Thought' customer feedback survey at the top.
By completing this short survey online, customers receive a voucher code sent to their email. This voucher entitles them to a meal for £2.99. Crucially, when you redeem that voucher in-store, you receive a new receipt. This new receipt then allows you to complete the survey again, starting the cycle over for your next visit.
Cox explained: "Never pay full price at McDonald's, your meals could be £2.99 every single time. When you get a receipt, if you quickly fill out the survey at the top, you'll get a voucher for a £2.99 meal to your email. When you use that voucher, you'll get another receipt so you can do this over and over."
What's Included and the Important Rules
The £2.99 deal includes a portion of fries or a side salad alongside one of six main meal options. The eligible mains are:
- Big Mac
- Quarter Pounder
- Six Chicken McNuggets
- McChicken Sandwich
- Fillet-O-Fish
- McPlant
A drink is not included in the offer and must be purchased separately. The promotion is part of McDonald's official Food for Thought scheme and is available at all participating restaurants nationwide.
However, there are specific terms and conditions. To claim the discount, you must be a UK resident aged 18 or over. The survey must be completed within 60 days of receiving the receipt, and each voucher must be used before its expiry date. McDonald's has confirmed the offer is only valid for use in physical restaurants and cannot be applied to delivery orders placed online.
Starting the Chain for Minimal Cost
An intriguing aspect of this hack is the lack of a stated minimum purchase price to trigger a receipt. This has led some extreme savers to begin the deal chain with a tiny initial spend. TikTok user Caroline Butler demonstrated this by spending just 10p on a packet of ketchup and ensuring she got a receipt.
She highlighted the significant saving, noting that a Big Mac and fries normally costs around £7.28. By using the voucher from her 10p receipt survey, she could get the same meal for £2.99, and then continue the cycle indefinitely with subsequent receipts.
While the official terms state the offer may be used once per customer per voucher, the ability to generate a new receipt each time you redeem a voucher effectively creates a loop. Availability of specific menu items is subject to each restaurant's stock levels and opening hours.
