How to get a McDonald’s Big Mac for only 99p

SOME McDonald’s fans can get a Big Mac for just 99p with a tasty new offer from the food chain.

Vegetarians can cash in on a cheap lunch too as the offer also applies to a Filet-o-Fish.

A Big Mac can be your for just 99p when you order through the McDonald's app — A Big Mac can be your for just 99p when you order through the McDonald’s appCredit: Alamy

It means you can save £2.30 on Big Mac, which usually costs £3.29 – but the price can vary depending on your location.

And a Filet-o-Fish usually costs £3.09 (again depending on location), giving you a saving of £2.10.

But the deal is not available for everyone – McDonald’s is testing the 99p deal and other offers with some lucky customers who use its app.

So if you have the app, it’s worth taking a look at what deals are available to you – if you can get it, you’ll see it on the deals tab.

We’ve asked McDonald’s how many people will see the offer and what the other deals are.

To get the 99p Big Mac deal if you see it as an option, you’ll need to place an order through the McDonald’s app, then pick up the meal at the restaurant or at the drive-thru.

You won’t be able to use the offer if you’re ordering for delivery to your home through Just Eat or Uber Eats.

What you need to know before signing up to any reward scheme

THERE are thousands of different loyalty schemes and reward cards available – so you need to make sure you know what you’re signing up for

By signing up for a loyalty card, a retailer will get a lot of information about you and your shopping habits. The data might be shared within its group of companies to target you with offers and advertising.
If a firm goes bust, you will lose your points, which have no cash value. Hoarding points also means you risk losing them if a retailer or restaurant shuts your account after a long period of inaction.
Read the terms and conditions carefully some retailers and restaurant will have expiration dates on certain offers (for example you might have limited amount of time to spend your extra points).
Don’t choose where to shop or where to eat based on a store’s loyalty scheme. If there is a particular item you want, shop around rather than head straight for the retailer where you have a loyalty card. In a restaurant check some of the special deals or menus – they might be better value than the loyalty scheme.
Beware of spending more simply because you have a loyalty card and don’t buy something just for any bonus points you may earn.

McDonald’s remains open during the second lockdown in England for drive-thru, delivery and takeaway services – you can’t dine in.

Maccies has done 99p Big Macs before, sometimes for just one day, but this deal lasts a little longer this time – it’s available until December 9.

There are also a handful of locations where the deal is not available according to the terms and conditions.

Where CAN’T you get a 99p Big Mac?

Sometimes when food chains offer deals, you can’t always use it in all branches. There are 1,300 McDonald’s in the UK – here are the handful of places where the 99p Big Mac deal won’t work:

Croydon
Walworth Rd
Bham Dale End
Lincoln
Ashton-Under-Lyne
Lowestoft
Tonbridge – High Street
Rugby
Birkenhead
Falkirk
291 Oxford St
Praed Street
Llandudno
Highway Shadwell
Charlton
Beccles
Whitehall
Croydon Valley Park
Livingston Mall
Eastbourne 2
Tunbridge Wells 2
Croydon 3 Centrale
West One Shopping Centre
Wimbledon Centre Court
Bracknell – The Keep
Chelmsford 2 Riverside
Greenhithe-The Railway Tavern
Victoria Station

If you’re wanting a full meal, you’ll have to buy your fries and drink separately because they are not included.

A Big Mac meal – which comes with a burger, fries and drink – costs around £4.49, so depending on what you’re ordering and the in-branch prices, it’s worth adding up if the deal or a meal works out cheaper before ordering.

The latest offer comes after Maccies said it would give out free chicken nuggets for Black Friday when ordering through Just Eat.

You’ll have to buy a Big Mac or Big Mac meal to get the freebie though and you won’t be able to use the 99p app deal at the same time.

And new app users can get a free cheeseburger.

McDonald’s has also just launched it’s Christmas menu which includes a DOUBLE Big Mac.