Where and how to get discounts and bonuses on your birthday

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

We list specific places.

What are the benefits you can get on your birthday

Everyone who offers different services or goods periodically organizes promotions. These are shops, restaurants, and artisans on Instagram. Such events allow you to sell more, and at the same time increase interest in the brand.

Usually, promotions are timed to high-profile holidays (New Year, March 8) or to the seasons of changing collections. And many institutions and establishments provide customers with birthday privileges. People enjoy it, but companies find it easy, because it motivates customers to visit more often and spend more. Sometimes discounts are given not to everyone in a row, but only to members of the loyalty program from a certain level, which emphasizes the exclusive status.

Typically, benefits can be obtained in one of three formats.

1. Personal discounts

There are two options here:

1. At the checkout, a certain percentage of the total cost of purchases indicated on the check will be subtracted. And you will pay less. The main thing is to clarify exactly when and on what conditions the discount is valid. And also do not forget your passport at home, which will help to confirm that you really have a birthday.
2. If you are registered in the loyalty system, then a few days before the holiday, a promotional code will be sent to the mail or SMS message, which must be entered when buying online or called the cashier. The discount can also be calculated automatically upon presentation of the card. That is why it is important to indicate the date of birth correctly when registering.

The discount looks like the best deal. If there is no limit on the amount from which it operates, you can simply buy what you were already going to purchase and get a benefit.

2. Bonuses and points

The method is widely used by shops and institutions, the loyalty program of which provides bonuses and points. Usually, when receiving a card, you must indicate your date of birth. And then the options are again possible:

1. By the holiday, a certain number of bonuses or points will come to the card as a gift.
2. The number of bonuses is calculated based on the amount of your purchases since the last birthday. The more you spend in a year, the more points you get.
3. For a purchase on your birthday, you get more bonuses than usual.

The options don't look as good as the discounts. Because most often there are a number of restrictions:

• Birthday bonuses can be spent in a certain period - not very large.
• Points are often allowed to pay only for part of the purchase. As a result, you either need to acquire a lot of things in order to spend them, or they will burn out.
• Often points are not cumulative with other discounts. That is, they will be subtracted from the full price of the goods, and not from the cost on the card or the current price on the promotion. Therefore, sometimes the product costs more with bonuses than without them.

3. Gifts

When you order or buy on your birthday, you are presented with something nice. For example, a bottle of wine at a restaurant or pedicure separators at a beauty store. To receive a present, you usually need to say that it is your birthday and show your passport.

Gifts from establishments and shops have the same pros and cons as any other: it is pleasant to receive them, but they can be completely useless. How lucky you are.

Where to look for discounts and bonuses on your birthday

Let's go through the places where they can give something. At each point there will be examples, mainly federal networks, which are represented in many regions. This does not mean that local businesses are not so generous. It's just better to find out about local birthday promotions on your own. Otherwise, the text will stretch to the moon and back.

So, for the sake of a discount or other bonuses, it is worth looking into one of these places.

Supermarkets and hypermarkets

Usually these are fairly large chain stores that are ready to sell you goods at a discount in honor of a personal holiday. This is a great offer for those who are preparing a lavish feast at home. Especially if the promotions cover alcohol. But for the rest, the discount will not be superfluous. You can buy household chemicals or products for long-term storage and save money.

Most often, supermarkets offer discounts. But recently, many have switched to loyalty cards with points. So there are options.

• "OK" - 20% discount for store card holders within seven days before, seven days after and on the birthday itself. Applies to everything except smoking-related products, gift cards and lottery tickets. Not cumulative with other promotions. The discount is provided by the code from the SMS. It will come in advance to the number to which the card is linked. The latter can be obtained in the store and issued online on the website or in the application.
• "Ribbon" - 15% discount on purchases two days before, five days after and on the birthday itself. It does not apply to tobacco products. To get it, you need to show the store card and a special coupon to the cashier. It will appear 30 days in advance in the mobile application or in your personal account on the store's website, as well as on receipts from Lenta. Alternatively, the coupon can be requested on a dedicated page. The easiest way to get a map is in the app.
• Metro - 15% discount for coupon cardholders. It will be sent to the post office eight days before the holiday. The discount does not apply to tobacco, alcohol, tires, TVs. You can apply for a card on the website.
• "VkusVill" - a coupon for a discount of 300 rubles for a check amount of 1,200 or more, which is valid on the birthday. The bonus is automatically credited to the card. It can be used for online shopping. An offline coupon will work if the card was registered more than 30 days ago and more than three purchases were made with it. The card can be issued in the store's mobile application.
• Spar - 25% discount on confectionery and 7% off the check with bonuses on the card. All this is available two days before, five days after and on the birthday itself. 1 bonus = 1 ruble, paying with them will get the whole purchase. The card can be issued on the website or in the application.
• "Auchan" - 10% of the amount of the check in points for purchases within seven days before, seven after and on the birthday. 1 point = 1 ruble. You can pay for the entire purchase. A virtual card is issued in the application, a plastic one is sold at the checkout for 25 rubles.
• "Crossroads" - additionally credits four points on the card for every ten rubles in the check within two days before and on the birthday. The card can be issued online on the website, in the Perekrestka mobile application or in the Wallet application, and can also be purchased at the checkout for 49.9 rubles. 10 points on the card = 1 ruble. Points are allowed to pay for the entire purchase.
• "Magnet" - adds more bonuses to the card for the first purchase made in the period three days before the holiday, three days after and on the birthday itself. The size will be 2% of spending. 1 point = 1 ruble. You can pay for the entire purchase with bonuses, but you can only get them by card. It is easy to order it for free in a mobile application or buy it in a store for 9 rubles. The card is common for all stores of the Magnit family, that is, it is valid in Magnit-Cosmetic, Magnit-Pharmacy, and so on.
• "Pyaterochka" - for purchases on the birthday, as well as three days before and three days after it, points are awarded at the rate of 1%. This is twice as much as usual. 10 points = 1 ruble. They will pay for the entire purchase, they are credited to the card. It can be issued for free in the application or purchased for 9.99 rubles at the checkout.

Clothing stores, footwear stores and so on

If you are planning to go shopping, then it might be worth postponing it for your birthday or the period right after. Stores where you participate in the loyalty program usually send points. However, some also provide discounts. Better to check in advance.

Cosmetics

• "L'Etoile" - on the birthday and 30 days after the store increases the discount on the card. Owners of ruby, sapphire and amethyst receive 25%, diamond - 35%.
• "Rive Gauche" - 5% of all purchases made by gold cardholders between two birthdays are converted into points. They can pay 50% of one purchase within seven days before, seven after and on the birthday. 1 bonus = 1 ruble. However, the discount is calculated from the full price of the product, excluding additional promotions.
• Sephora - accrues twice as many bonuses for purchases made within seven days before, seven after and on a birthday. Bonuses can be exchanged for gifts or a discount coupon.
• "Golden Apple" - accrues twice as many bonuses a week before, a week after and on a birthday. 1 bonus = 1 ruble. You can use them to pay for the entire purchase.
• "Smile of the Rainbow" - three days before, three after and on the birthday, points in the amount of 15% of purchases are credited to the card. 1 point = 1 ruble. You can pay 100% of the price of the goods.
• "Magnet cosmetics" - the same rules apply as for "Magnet": there is only one card.
• "Girlfriend" - increases the discount on the card by one level throughout the month of the birthday.
• L'Occitane - gives gifts to holders of VIP and Premium ‑ VIP ‑ cards.

Clothes and footwear

• Gloria Jeans - a 25% discount for a loyalty program member and his children. The option can be used three days before, three days after and on the birthday itself. Holiday dates for children must be indicated when registering the card.
• Baon - gives a 10% discount on a new collection within a month from the date of birth. To use the offline privilege, you need to show your passport to the cashier, online - send a scan of the document to the mail in advance.
• Modis - 15% discount if you first register on the website and show your passport at the checkout.
• Zarina - from 500 to 1000 bonuses per card, depending on its level. They can be spent within seven days by paying up to 30% of the purchase. 1 bonus = 1 ruble.
• Ostin - 300 bonuses per card. They are valid for 30 days, you can pay up to 30% of the purchase. 1 bonus = 1 ruble.
• Love republic - seven days before the holiday, 300 points are credited to the card. They can be spent within 14 days by paying up to 30% of the purchase. 1 point = 1 ruble.
• Concept Club - 1,000 bonuses for cardholders. They will be transferred 8 days before the holiday. You can use it within 14 days from the date of receipt, you can pay up to 30% of the purchase. 1 bonus = 1 ruble
• Pazolini - birthday discount. Its size is not indicated on the site. But judging by the stock data, this is usually 5-10%.
• Rendez ‑ Vous - bonuses in the amount of 10% of the amount spent during the last 365 days. They are credited seven days before the birthday and are available for 15 days. 1 bonus = 1 ruble. You can pay up to 50% of the purchase.

Sports goods

• "Sportmaster" - up to 2,000 bonuses per card, depending on the level of the participant. They need to be spent within a month. You can pay up to 30% of the purchase. 1 bonus = 1 ruble.
• Reebok - 15-25% discount for loyalty program members, depending on the level.
• Adidas - additional points and / or a discount coupon for a loyalty program member. What exactly is required depends on the level.
• Skeсhers - the loyalty program is similar to the version from "Sportmaster", the conditions for the birthday are the same.

Electronics

• "El Dorado" - twice as many bonuses per card on your birthday and within five days after it. 1 bonus = 1 ruble. You can pay up to 30 or up to 50% of the purchase amount - depending on the level of the participant in the bonus program.
• "M Video" - bonuses of 6% for purchases within 14 days before, 14 after and on the birthday itself. This is twice as much as usual. Accrued only for orders with online payment, valid for 30 days. 1 bonus = 1 ruble.
• Kärcher - 25% discount a week before, a week after and on your birthday.

Books

• "Read-city" - give twice as many bonuses for the first purchase made within a week before, a week after, or on a birthday. 1 bonus = 1 ruble. You can pay for the entire purchase.
• "Labyrinth" - additional 2% discount for existing members of the loyalty program, 5% for beginners. The promotion lasts a week before, a week after and on the birthday itself.
• Book24 - 300 rubles are credited to the bonus account for the participants of the loyalty program.

Restaurants and cafes

In establishments of this category, you can always agree on gifts, even if they are not provided. Feel free to share that it's your birthday and ask if there are any suggestions for people like you. Even if not, often, out of the kindness of your soul and customer focus, you will be given a free dessert or a festive drink.

The list of examples here will be short, although many give gifts. There are just a few chain cafes and restaurants. There are probably plenty of local classrooms near you.

• Starbucks - a free drink for a Gold loyalty program member.
• "Shokoladnitsa" - 500 bonuses to the card for orders made within five days before, five after and on the birthday. 1 bonus = 1 ruble. It is allowed to pay with them up to 50% of the order.
• "Dodo Pizza" - gives a pizza-pie according to the promo code D120. Moreover, you can get it “at least every day three days before your birthday, on your birthday and ten days after”.

Places for entertainment

Most of them, of course, make money on such holidays. But some people are ready to present guests on their birthday. So feel free to clarify. In some cases, they will take money from you, but they will offer you a special festive program.

• "KARO Film" - the network of cinemas offers to watch the film for free within seven days from the date of birth. However, the offer does not apply to sessions in the IMAX, LUXE, BLACK formats and the KARO. Art repertoire. To get a discount, you need to contact the cashier with a passport.
• Mori cinema - also gives a free ticket within seven days from the date of birth. The promotion does not apply to blockbusters of the first rental week.
• Cinema Park and Formula Kino - promise birthday gifts to loyalty program participants.

Trips

Not the most obvious category to find discounts. However, before purchasing tickets and booking a hotel, it is best to check if there are any bonuses for you. Spoiler alert: the hotel will usually be ready to please you with something. For example, room delivery, a meal or drink at a local restaurant.

• "RUSSIAN RAILWAYS" - 35% discount on tickets for trains No. 13/14 Moscow - Berlin, No. 17/18 Moscow - Nice, No. 23/24 Moscow - Paris, 30% discount for Sapsan, 10% for all others. The discount is applied automatically seven days before, seven days after and on the birthday. It affects not only the hero of the day, but also his companions. In addition to yourself, you can take up to three people at a discount.
• Utair - 20% discount for Bronze, Silver and Gold tier passengers. The promo code is sent by e-mail 30 days before the holiday.