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I use an easy McDonald’s hack to get a Big Mac for nearly half price – it works every time, here’s how you can do it too
A MCDONALD'S fan has shared an easy way to buy a Big Mac for almost half the price.
The tip was revealed on TikTok by a savvy saver who is helping others do the same.
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It comes as plenty of deals are lined up for this week as part of the chain's "Raise Your Arches" campaign.
But there's a way you could save money even when there are fewer deals on.
In the video the saver revealed you can buy a Big Mac - which usually costs £4.09 - for £1.71 less.
That means it would cost just £2.38 - 42% off.
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Do keep in mind prices may differ depending on your location though, and you can find your nearest restaurant using the store finder on the McDonald's website.
The TikToker says: "A Big Mac burger is £4.09, but if you get two cheese burgers at £1.19 each and add the burger sauce, you will save yourself £1.71 and also have a free slice of bread.
"But remember to remove the slice of bread, stack them together, and then you've got a Big Mac."
But do note your cheese burger won't have lettuce like a Big Mac does and you'd need to remove the ketchup and the mustard too.
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But there's another way to get your Big Mac for cheap too - for £1.99, to be specific.
There's a simple code you can use to get it.
All you need is an old McDonald's receipt from a previous trip no longer than 60 days ago.
Or you can buy a cheap item from the menu if you don't have an old receipt handy.
Don't forget to print your receipt if you order from a self-service kiosk.
A 12 digit code will be printed on the proof of purchase, and you can enter this McDonald's website to need to fill out a quick survey regarding your recent trip.
You'll then receive a five digit code which is your voucher for the £1.99 offer, so jot it down, and you can use it in any branch.
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Diners will get offers every day this week as part of a new January batch of discounts.
You can save £5 when you spend £20, buy any main menu item for £1.99 plus benefit from more deals this week.
However, to make use of them, you'll need to have the McDonald's app installed.
You can download it for free on the App Store or Google Play.
There should then be a bar code to scan at the till to get you the discounts.
You can see a full list of deals in our story here.
Also, every Monday, the app has a host of deals available to cash in on.
Typically you can get things like a Big Mac for just £1.09 - that means hungry deal hunters can save £3.10.
You have to order it on the app and claim it from your closest McDonald's by 11.59pm on the day though.
In the past, McDonald's has offered triple cheeseburgers and quarter pounders for the same price in the exclusive Monday offer - and something new is up for grabs every week.
Once you've placed your virtual order, pick-up via Drive-thru, the click and serve option, takeaway or in-restaurant too.
And, in other news, fans might spot some differences at the burger chain in the coming months.
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For example, it's planning to add modified traffic routes to make it easier for drive-thru customers.
Read more in our coverage here.
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