When it comes to affordable comfort food, McDonald’s is a staple. But what many don’t realize is how easy it is to save even more by combining gift cards, digital deals, and loyalty points—all in one order. Whether you’re ordering fries through the app or picking up breakfast in the drive-thru, stacking rewards at McDonald’s can help you stretch your budget without skipping the Big Mac.
Here’s how to layer your savings and make every McDonald’s run a little more rewarding.
Step 1: Use the McDonald’s App for Instant Deals and Loyalty Points
The McDonald’s app is your entry point to ongoing savings. With it, you can:
- Access exclusive daily deals (like $1 fries or $0.99 any size coffee)
- Earn points through MyMcDonald’s Rewards, which unlocks free items
- Order ahead for faster pickup or drive-thru efficiency
Just scan your app before you pay to ensure points are tracked, even if you’re paying with a gift card.
Step 2: Pay with a Gift Card That Earns Cashback
Buying a McDonald’s gift card through a cashback app gives you an upfront discount on your order. Platforms like Fluz let you buy digital gift cards for the exact amount due and earn instant cashback in return.
Even though McDonald’s isn’t always available directly on Fluz, you can still use cashback-enabled payment methods or Fluz’s virtual card to earn rewards on your food purchase—especially when buying through food delivery services that partner with Fluz (like Grubhub or Uber Eats).
You can also find discounted McDonald’s gift cards through sites like:
Step 3: Stack With a Delivery Service Cashback App (Optional)
If you’re ordering through Grubhub, Uber Eats, or DoorDash, use a cashback portal like Rakuten before you place your order. These platforms offer additional cashback when you start your session from their app or site.
Pair that with a digital gift card you purchased through Fluz or Raise, and you’ve just layered two rewards sources—on top of delivery promos.
Step 4: Redeem Freebies With Your McDonald’s Points
Every $1 spent at McDonald’s earns 100 points via the app. Rewards start at 1,500 points and include items like:
- Hash Browns
- McChicken
- Vanilla Cone
- Medium Fries
- Cheeseburger
These free items can be added to a mobile order or redeemed in-store by scanning the app.
Real Example: A Stacked McDonald’s Order
- Activate a Rakuten cashback session and order McDonald’s through Uber Eats
- Pay with a gift card bought via Fluz for cashback
- Earn points on Uber Eats and McDonald’s rewards
- Use the McDonald’s app to apply a daily deal or redeem a free reward
You’ve now used four overlapping layers of rewards on a single order.
Final thoughts
Stacking deals at McDonald’s isn’t complicated—it’s strategic. Between the app’s loyalty program, third-party cashback platforms, and discounted gift cards, you can save on nearly every order. It’s all about knowing when and where to combine these options for maximum value.
Next time you grab a burger, treat it like a rewards opportunity. With the right approach, you’ll earn while you eat.
