9 Hacks to Get Cheap and Free Burger King
Burger King is loved by many. Every day, 11 million people walk into Burger King and enjoy their scrumptious burgers and more. It's safe to say it is a crowd favorite, and the price point makes it all the more lovable. But there are ways to save on Burger King. What if we say you can get Burger King for cheap, even free? In this blog, we will share 9 hacks to get cheap and free Burger King. You can use these saving tips to save more and eat like a king.
Free Burger King Hacks
1. Grab a Free Whopper on your Birthday
If you become part of the Burger King loyalty program, you get perks like a free birthday Whopper. Just share your birthday while enrolling in the Royal Perks loyalty program and get a free Whopper on your birthday. Plus, you also earn 2x crowns during the full month of your birthday on all eligible transactions. Some bonus offers include
- Access to exclusive offers
- A free daily upsize on an order of fries, fountain drinks, hash browns, or coffee.
- Opportunity to earn bonus crowns through exclusive challenges and events.
2. Free Toppings and Refills
Burger King is one of the most affordable fast-food joints out there. You just don't get free Whoppers here; you can also get free toppings. Plus, you don't have to do anything for it. If you want extra gherkins or toppings, then you can ask the representative to give them to you. Toppings are free, and the staff will add a few additional ones to your burger if you ask.
| Bonus Tip: Here is another trick that can save you money at Burger King: order a medium drink and get unlimited refills for it. Just make sure your Burger King restaurant has this policy, or else you can't do this. Plus, the restaurant needs to have a self-service drinks machine, otherwise you can't get a refill (unless the staff helps you out. |
3. Go for Burger King Bundles
If you want to order for 2+ people, then you can opt for Burger King bundles. You can check out the menu and then look for bundles. Use the tried and tested hack: order more to save more. In case you are ordering for a large group of friends, you can split the cost as well. The family bundles often have
- 2 Whoopers or Original Chicken Sandwiches
- 2 Cheeseburgers
- 4 medium fries or medium onion rings
- 1 8-piece nuggets or 8-piece fiery buffalo nuggets
You can tailor your order according to your taste and enjoy this combo offer. Usually, a family meal will cost around $12.99 to $36. That's a pretty good deal for this assortment.
4. Take a Survey and Get a Free Burger King
There is another way to get a free burger or sandwich at Burger King. All you have to do is participate in a customer feedback survey. Here is how you can do it.
- When you next make a purchase at BK, you will get a receipt.
- Get the survey code from the receipt.
- Then head to the My BK experience website.
- Enter the necessary details like restaurant number, survey code, etc.
- Take the survey and answer the questions.
- At the end of the survey, you will get a validation code.
- The next time you are at Burger King, share the receipt and validation code. Once it is verified, you will receive a free item.
The free item is often a free Whopper, Chicken Royal, Plant Whopper, or Plant Royal burger. You can get these items for free on your next purchase from Burger King, and this offer typically has a time-limit, so read the terms and conditions on your receipt for a better idea.
5. Burger King Giveaways on Special Days
There are several occasions when you can get free Whoppers from Burger King. We have mentioned two major ones below:
National Cheeseburger Day
Burger King goes all out during National Cheeseburger Day every year and gives out free Whoppers. Sometimes it holds the 7 Days of Deals during the National Cheeseburger Day week, so you can get free burgers even with a purchase of $1. In 2025, Burger King had the Perks Week from September 15 to 21. Given that the National Cheeseburger Day is celebrated every year on September 18th, next year the Perks Week will be held from September 14 to 20 (2026).
National Hamburger Day
Every year, America celebrates (Burger Day or Hamburger Day) on May 28th. Burger King offers plenty of offers throughout May. For example, you get a free original chicken sandwich on purchase of $1 or more, and you also get a free hamburger on May 28 with purchase of $1 or more. If you are a Royal Perks member, you can get a hamburger for just 125 crowns (half the redemption cost). Keep checking the app and website for more such offers.
| Saving Tip: Sometimes Burger King has limited-time offers during weekdays, like Whopper Wednesdays, where you get a free Whopper or discounts on specific items on Wednesdays. So, keep an eye out for these weekday offers to save more on your order. |
6. Join the Burger King Royal Perks Loyalty Program
If you want to save more on your Burger King order, then please join the loyalty program. Burger King has a loyalty program called Burger King Royal Perks. To join the loyalty program, all you need to do is sign up using your email ID through their official website or the app. Once you join the program, you earn 10 points (crowns) for every $1 spent. You can then use these Crowns to get your favorite Burger King items. Collect the crowns until you can use them to redeem a freebie at Burger King.
| Reward points | What you can redeem |
| 250 crowns | A free cheeseburger |
| 400 crowns | A Whopper jr, 8-piece nuggets, chicken fries, or a slice of Hershey's Sundae pie |
| 750 crowns | An eligible tier-4 item, like Impossible Whopper or a free chicken sandwich. |
7. Use Student Discounts
Burger King does not have a standard student discount that you can use. However, it offers student discounts through third-party sites like UNiDAYS and StudentBeans. For example, UNiDAYS has a 20% off Burger King (Sun – Fri) offer that students can utilize. StudentBeans also occasionally offers discounts like free any-size fries on all orders. Keep checking these websites to know if there are any ongoing student discounts at BK.
| Bonus Tip: Burger King also offers an employee discount. It offers a 50% discount on 1 meal per day. So, if you have a friend working at BK, you can ask them to help you out and share the discount with you. You can also look for Burger King coupons on popular coupon platforms to find more deals. Find offers that work for you and save on your snacks. |
8. Save More with Walmart + Burger King Partnership
Walmart and Burger King have a partnership. According to this partnership, if you have a Walmart+ membership and have a Burger King Royal Perks account, you can redeem a free Whopper every quarter. You also get 25% off Burger King every day! Sounds like a treat, doesn't it? Here is how you can do it.
- Sign up for the Walmart+ membership if you don't have it.
- Then go to the Burger King app or website and sign up for the Burger King Royal Perks program.
- Link your Walmart+ to your Burger King account. Then activate the free Whopper once every quarter offer.
- Purchase from Burger King and get this free Whopper.
You know the best thing about this offer is that you don't have a minimum spend limit to get the free Whopper. Even a purchase of a dipping sauce can be enough to redeem this offer. This offer applies to dine-in orders and online orders via app or website.
9. Look for Delivery Offers
While you can walk into the restaurant and order, sometimes you want to order in. In that case, Burger King has some delivery orders you can take advantage of. Please note that Burger King only takes orders of $5 (for delivery).
A delivery fee of $2.99 is charged for orders under $25, plus a small cart fee of $2.5 is added for orders under $10. On top of that, a service fee of 15%. That means you will be paying more for a small order.
Rather than paying all these extra bucks ($5.49), you can add an extra item to your order and get more value for it. Occasionally, Burger King also does free delivery promos, so use that whenever you can.
Bonus Tips for Burger King Lovers
Getting your hands on juicy burgers shouldn't be expensive. We have some extra tips you can use to save more on Burger King. Here it goes:
- Compare prices on food delivery apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. You can order Burger King from the app that has the lowest price.
- If you don't have the BK app, download it before placing an order. You can get your hands on all kinds of app-only offers, and you will also get a new app user offer. Win-win!
- Rather than getting chicken fries that cost $4.49 for 4 pieces, you can get 16 chicken nuggets for $5.79. A smart and filling choice!
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I earn Burger King rewards/crowns?
Burger King has a Royal Perks rewards program that gives you crowns for every dollar spent. You can become a member by signing up for Burger King via the app or website. Here is how you can earn the crowns.
- Sign up for the Royal Perks program
- Get 10 crowns for every $1 spent on BK
- Complete challenges and get bonuses
- Get 2X crowns during your birthday month
Do I get a free birthday Whooper?
Yes, Burger King offers free birthday Whopper deals for Royal Perks members. If you register your birthday and sign up at least 7 days prior, you’ll receive a birthday reward valid for up to two weeks after your birthday.
What is a BOGO Whooper?
A BOGO (Buy One, Get One) Whopper is a deal where you buy one Whopper sandwich and get another Whopper for free. These deals are offered for a limited time and usually require activation through the BK app or BK.com. BOGO Whopper offers may be restricted to members and limited to one per day. Read the terms and conditions of the offer on the website for a better idea.
Does Burger King give you free food when you download the app?
Burger King often gives free food to new app users and Royal Perks members. Promotions may include free Whoppers, nuggets, or other menu items with a qualifying purchase when downloading the app and registering. These offers vary, so check the “Offers” section on the app for more clarity.
