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Money Magazine editor Effie Zahos revealed how to score birthday freebies
Appearing on the Today Show, she said you can 'have a whole meal'
Popular food outlets offer free food including rolls and salads for members
Shoppers can also receive free stationery, clothing and beauty products
However Effie warned there are some catches, particularly with vouchers

By Kristy Johnson For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 17:47 EST, 14 February 2019 | Updated: 18:09 EST, 14 February 2019

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A money expert has revealed just how many Australian restaurants and cafes now offer free food and drinks on their customers' birthdays.

Speaking on the Today Show, Money Magazine editor Effie Zahos said it's quite easy to score a free Subway six-inch roll, a Sumo salad and four Krispy Kreme doughnuts.

However Effie said to be careful of any catches, particularly when it comes to using vouchers.

From a Subway six-inch roll to a gourmet Sumo salad and four Krispy Kreme donuts: Money expert reveals how to score freebies from popular eateries on your birthday

Revealed: Speaking on Thursday's Today show, Money Magazine editor Effie Zahos (pictured) said it's quite easy to take advantage of free offers on your birthday

Effie said that it's quite easy to get yourself 'a whole meal' from eateries including Subway, Sumo Salad and Krispy Kreme.

It all comes down to signing up as a member to individual outlet's databases, and registering your date of birth.

And food items are not the only freebies, with stationery, clothing and beauty products also up for grabs.

Whole meal: Effie said you can take advantage of a free six-inch roll and drink from Subway

What freebies are on offer?

* Six-inch roll and drink from Subway

* Salad from Sumo Salad

* Four Krispy Kreme donuts

* Drink from Boost Juice

* 15 per cent off purchases at Best & Less

* $10 to $20 vouchers at Levi's and Myer stores

* Country Road vouchers from $10 to $100

* $5 off purchases at Priceline pharmacy

* Boxed gifts from Sephora and Mecca stores

* $10 voucher from Dymocks booksellers

* $10 voucher from stationery giant kikki.K

* Rewards program for Qantas travellers

Source: Money Magazine editor Effie Zahos

What are the catches?

* Vouchers can be a trigger to spend more

* Read the privacy terms when signing up to a store or outlet's database

* Set up a separate email account for vouchers

* Understand that you will get junk mail

Budget store Best & Less offer 15 per cent off purchases, while Levi's and Myer offer vouchers of around $10 or $20.

Lifestyle brand Country Road also offer vouchers from $10 up to $100, depending on how much shoppers have spent at the store during the year.

Priceline pharmacy offer $5 off purchases with their Sister Club, while Mecca and Sephora beauty stores, gift shoppers with a boxed package in store.

Keen travellers can also make use of Qantas' Frequent Flyer program, where Qantas will lower points needed by 15 per cent.

Tuck in: You can also feast on a salad from retail chain Sumo Salad

Effie said that while it's great to take advantage of freebies, it's important to be aware of any catches.

She suggested 'taking care with vouchers' as they can be a 'trigger to spend more'.

Effie also recommended reading the privacy terms when signing up to a store or outlet's database, setting up a separate email account for vouchers, and understanding that you will get junk mail.