Greggs makes big change to loyalty scheme that means you can get freebies quicker
BAKERY favourite Greggs is making a big change to its loyalty scheme which will allow fans to bag freebies as twice the speed – but it will only be available for one month.
The sausage roll specialist is launching Happier Hours, which will allow app users to earn double stamps for all purchases made after 5pm.
The offer applies to items across the Greggs menu so you can load up on stamps whether you’re a sausage roll lover or a doughnut devotee.
After 5pm fans will receive two stamps for every purchase made, rather than one stamp.
For every nine stamps collected customers can redeem any Greggs menu item for free.
With the new deal, for every five visits you make to the bakery you would receive a free item of your choice.
But, the offer will only be available via the Greggs app from Monday 7 July to Saturday 10 August.
You can cash your stamps in against any menu item so you could claim include a sausage roll, steak bake, yum yum, bacon roll, doughnut, éclair, cookie, ham and cheese toastie or potato wedges.
Those signed up through the Greggs app also receive a free drink when they sign up as well as a free sweet treat on their birthday.
Greggs has more than 1,200 shops open until 7pm and beyond, and you can find the closest to you via its website.
You can download the app via the Apple App Store or Google Play.
The news comes just weeks after Greggs sent fans wild with new summer menu items.
The bakery chain also launched a new hot fish finger sandwich earlier this year.
The Sun has also revealed how Greggs fans can slash the cost of a pizza meal deal by 20%.
Greggs app
Using the Greggs app will allow you to gain rewards, even when the Happier Hours offer ends.
When you scan your app at the till you’ll gain stamps for every purchase made.
When you’ve collected nine stamps you will be able to redeem a free item from the menu.
The app also allows you to place an order to collect in store, so you can dodge the queue.
You’ll also get a free hot drink for signing up and a free sweet treat on your birthday.
How else to save money at Greggs
Greggs superfan Tony Collins previously revealed his top tips for saving money on your next trip.
He said to make the most of outlet stores, that sell baked goods at knockdown prices, usually because they’re a day old.
The chain says the food is still fresh and a percentage of the profits goes to charity.
How much you’ll save varies, Tony revealed, but he said he usually gets around 20% off compared to normal prices.
We previously revealed the full list of Greggs outlets stores across the UK.
Food and drink reward schemes
There are plenty of reward schemes that help you cash in while you dine, whatever the occassion
Nando’s
The Nando’s digital loyalty card allows you to earn one chilli – which is like the digital version of a stamp on a reward card – every time you spend at least £7 on food.
When you have collected three chillies, by spending at least £21, you can unlock a green reward, which is a starter or a quarter chicken worth £3 to £5.
With six chillies (£42 spend), you get an orange reward, like a burger or half chicken worth around £7 to £8.
For ten chillies (£70 spend), unlock a red reward of a whole chicken or a meal combo worth up to £15.
PizzaExpress Club
With the PizzaExpress club you get free rewards when you dine and can collect Pizza Stamps every time you dine in, buy supermarket pizzas or order online via PizzaExpress.
As a bronze member you’ll get a free side dish every time you dine.
Once you have five stamps and become a silver member you’ll receive free dough balls and a free soft drink or a free tea or coffee.
Gold members who have 12 stamps will receive a free Romana upgrade or a free Piccolo kid’s meal every time they visit.
You’ll even get free dough balls on your first visit when you sign up.
MyMcDonald’s Rewards
With the MyMcDonald’s Rewards app you’ll earn 1 point for every penny you spend.
you can claim rewards once you hit 1,500 points, 2,500 points or 4,000 points.
At the lowest threshold of 1,500 points, you can choose between items that cost around £1, including small fries, mini McFlurry and side salad.
For 2,500 points, you can choose between items that usually cost £1 to £2.50, including medium fries or a double cheeseburger.
And 4,000 points lets you can claim classic McDonald’s menu items like a Big Mac, six Chicken McNuggets or McChicken Sandwich, each worth more than £3.50.
Burger King Rewards
With Burger King Rewards you’ll receive 10 points for every £1 you spend at a restaurant when you scan your code.
You can start to redeem rewards when you hit 150, 250, 400, 600, 700 or 800 points.
The 150 point rewards include a cheeseburger or regular fries.
Hitting 250 points gets you either six onion rings, six nuggets, six chilli cheese bites or a double cheeseburger.
At 400 points, you’ll find a free Whopper, Crispy Chicken, Bacon Double Cheeseburger or Chicken Royale.
At 600 points, it’s a premium burger such as a Double Whopper, Bacon Double XL or Steakhouse Angus.
And finally, you can turn those normal or premium burgers into a meal including fries and a drink, once you hit 700 or 800 points.
Subway Rewards
With Subway Rewards you get 10 points per £1 spent on food and drink.
To claim rewards, you’ll need to earn a total of 100, 200, 500 or 1,000 points.
For 100 points, you can claim a free regular hot drink of your choice, while 200 points gets you a free side or soft drink.
At 500 points, you can get a 6-inch sub, flatbread or salad of your choice, and the biggie of 1,000 points gets you a free footlong.
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