The Best Freebies for September 2026: VPN, Streaming & More

Through November 12, 2026, if you purchase a lifetime REI Co-op membership for a one-time fee of $30 and make an eligible purchase of $50 or more in the same order, you will receive a $30 single-use bonus card via email. That means you essentially get a free membership with a $50 purchase. The membership features lifetime benefits with no recurring annual dues, including an estimated 10% back annually on eligible full-price purchases, a one-year return window for most items, free standard shipping, and member discounts on rentals and shop services. The promotional $30 bonus card is valid for 30 days after issuance and must be applied toward a subsequent purchase. Shop Now at REI

Thru September 18 (or until 100,000 redemptions), you can get a free 5-piece steak nuggets with a $10 purchase. That's a savings of $6. Shop Now at Arby's

Tropical Smoothie Cafe's Tropic Fan Fest gives customers a free 24-oz. smoothie with the purchase of a Tropic Bowl or food item. The reward runs from September 21 through September 27, 2026, and can be redeemed through the app, online for pickup or delivery, or in-cafe using a Tropic Rewards account. (Not a member? It's free to join.) Shop Now at Tropical Smoothie Cafe

This offer gets eligible U.S. dog owners a free oven-baked sample of Culinary Harvest dog food, made with real meat and a bone broth finish. Availability is limited by shipping location and supplies, with one sample allowed per household. Shop Now at Send Me a Sample

Long John Silver's is marking Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19, with free food for anyone willing to play along. Simply talking like a pirate at the register earns a free piece of fish or chicken, while showing up in a pirate costume bumps that up to a free 2-piece basket.  Shop Now at Long John Silver's

Epicurean quality is what sets their tools apart from the ordinary. Their utensils look and feel like wood, but they won’t fade, crack, stain or split. They have quickly become some of their best-selling products. They won’t scratch non-stick surfaces, are easy to clean, and are dishwasher safe. Their wide range of everyday and specialty utensils are an essential part of the well-stocked kitchen. The lineup spans spoons, turners, spatulas, ladles, spreaders, pizza cutters, and more. Plus, you can get free shipping with orders of $100 or more as well as free returns. 

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Costco members can preorder the Apple iPhone 18 Pro for $0 per month with T-Mobile when they trade in an eligible phone in any condition and activate it on an Experience Beyond plan, with up to 36 monthly bill credits covering the 256GB model and the device connection charge waived for well-qualified customers. Switching to T-Mobile and activating a new phone on Experience Beyond unlocks $400 in value, split between a $150 Costco Digital Shop Card and a $250 prepaid Visa card. Plan costs and taxes still apply on top of these credits. The phone is due to release on September 18. Shop Now at Costco

At Lowe's, buying any DeWalt 20V tool or battery from the selection on the landing page gets the DEWALT 20V 4Ah 2-pack battery for free. Both products must be added to cart to get the deal. That's a savings of $269. Prices on the qualifying tools range from $219 for a cordless jobsite radio adapter up to $399 for a rotary hammer drill, with popular picks like the 20V cordless circular saw at $279. Shop Now at Lowe's

At Costco, AT&T is offering the new iPhone 18 Pro 256GB for $0 with an eligible trade-in of an iPhone 14 or newer, in any condition, on a qualifying installment plan. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 and now includes a 2TB storage option for the first time. Costco members who switch to AT&T with a new smartphone can also collect $350 in combined savings, made up of $250 in bill credits and a $100 Costco Shop Card. The phone is set to release on September 18. This deal ends November 15. Shop Now at Costco

Burger King are celebrating National Cheeseburger Day all week long with various offers running from September 14 to September 20, 2026. Royal Perks members get a different free menu item each day with a $3 minimum purchase (except Sep 15). To redeem the daily deals, customers must activate the offer in the app's "Offers" tab prior to ordering. Not a member? It's free to join.

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At Walgreens, get an 8x10 print for free with promo code "PRINT810". Shop Now at Walgreens

TradePub offers a WinX MediaTrans V8.6 Lifetime License for PC & Mac for free. That's a savings of $39.95. The software provides tools for transferring and managing photos, videos, music, and other media between iPhones and computers without relying on iTunes. A valid email address may be required to request the license and download. Deal ends September 22. Shop Now at TradePub

Get a Samsung Galaxy A37 5G 128GB Android Smartphone for free when you bring your number over to Metro by T-Mobile's $40 per month one-line Unlimited 5G plan. That's like $450+ value, back in your pocket and there are no activation fees. Excludes Metro/T-Mobile customers in past 180 days. Deal ends September 30. Shop Now at Metro by T-Mobile

Get a free ticket to see The Weight when you apply promo code "GOLD". Valid for showtimes between September 17 and 20. Shop Now at Fandango

On September 17, you can visit national parks for free in honor of Constitution Day. Shop Now at National Park Service

Starting October 2, spending $15 or more on Pokemon TCG products at participating retailers like GameStop, Best Buy, Hot Topic, Five Below, Barnes & Noble, Macy's, and BoxLunch gets shoppers a free Mewtwo promo card tied to the 30th Celebration expansion. The card also comes with a QR code linked to the Pokemon Night Out experience. This offer runs both in-store and online while supplies last. Shop Now at Pokémon

This Cesar Pink Pack sample is free to claim from 11am today. Available while supplies last. Shop Now at Sampltech

In celebration of National Cheeseburger Day on Sep 18, from Sep 24-28, Dairy Queen Rewards members get a free Single Original Cheeseburger Signature Stackburger with a $1 purchase. (Not a Rewards member? It's free to join.) Shop Now at Dairy Queen

USPS Operation Santa lets people adopt letters written to Santa and send gifts to children and families in need during the holidays. Participants can browse letters, choose gifts through the online Santa's Gift Shoppe or on their own, and ship anonymously through participating Post Office locations. The program runs on a set seasonal schedule, with adoption opening November 16 and the last day to adopt falling on December 12. Shop Now at Operation Santa

With an eligible trade-in, the Samsung Galaxy S26 256GB Mint Mobile Android Smartphone is free when bundled with a 12-month Mint Mobile plan at $180 upfront (equivalent to $15/mo.). That's a $900 savings. The trade-in is processed by Allstate and eligible devices include the Apple iPhone 15+, Samsung Galaxy S24+, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip/Fold 6+, or Google Pixel 9+) . You'll also get free expedited shipping. Shop Now at Mint Mobile

TradePub offers the "Advanced Network Forensics: A Cyber-Behavioral Science Approach" eBook for free. That's a savings of $110 off list. It's $88 on Kindle and $110 in paperback on Amazon currently. It explores advanced network forensics through a cyber-behavioral science perspective, combining technical investigation with analysis of human behavior to help identify and understand cyber threats. A valid email address may be required to request the download. Deal ends September 22.

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TradePub offers the "Valuable and Visible: Redefining Personal Branding by Leading with Impact Over Image" eBook by Vanessa Errecarte for free. That's a savings of $30 off list. It's currently $18 in hardcover and Kindle at Amazon. The book presents a service-first approach to personal branding, focusing on building credibility and visibility through expertise and meaningful contributions rather than self-promotion and follower counts. A valid email address may be required to request the download. Deal ends September 22. Shop Now at TradePub

TradePub offers the "Beyond Trust Falls: The Definitive Guide to Building Teams That Click" eBook for free. That's a savings of $30. It's $27 in hardback at Amazon currently, and $18 in Kindle. It explores practical approaches to building stronger, more connected teams and improving how people collaborate at work. A valid email address is required to request the download. Deal ends September 15.

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Focuses on team building and collaboration

Covers strategies for creating stronger workplace connections Shop Now at TradePub

It's LEGO Batman Day, and you can save in a couple of different ways at the LEGO store. Firstly, members will get double LEGO Insiders points on eight different DC Batman sets, including the $190 Batmobile Tumbler and the $25 Golden Age Superman and Batman figures. (Membership is free if you're not signed up yet). Spending $40 or more on eligible Batman sets will also get you the LEGO Bruce Wayne and the Batsuit set (pictured) for free. Shipping is free over $35, too. The deals end on September 19. Shop Now at LEGO

KFC offers a 10-piece double hot crispy wings for free with a $15 order. You'll need to be a Rewards member to avail of this (but it's free to join). Limit of one redemption per account. Shop Now at KFC

Verizon customers can get NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube free, a subscription valued at $480 for the 2026 NFL regular season, by switching to a select Home Internet plan or buying an eligible 5G phone on a select Unlimited plan. Those who don't qualify for the free offer can still get it at up to 50% off. The subscription covers every out-of-market Sunday afternoon game and includes features like multiview, so viewers can watch up to four games at once, and unlimited simultaneous streams at home. Offer ends September 23.  Shop Now at Verizon

With an eligible trade-in, the Samsung Galaxy S26 256GB is free when bundled with a 12-month Mint Mobile plan at $180 upfront (equivalent to $15/mo.). That's a $900 savings. The trade-in is processed by Allstate and eligible devices include the Apple iPhone 15+, Samsung Galaxy S24+, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip/Fold 6+, or Google Pixel 9+) . You'll also get free expedited shipping. Shop Now at Mint Mobile

Taco Bell Rewards members get a new exclusive offer every Tuesday through the Taco Bell app. Joining the free rewards program is required to unlock these weekly drops (but it's free to sign up). Shop Now at Taco Bell

Breathe Right is offering a free sample of its Extra Strength Tan nasal strips. Just fill out the sign-up form with your name and address to claim one sample per household. Allow for one to two weeks for delivery. Shop Now at Breathe Right

On September 19, Target's Fall Reset event takes place. Its wellness picks like Good & Gather granola starting at $4.99 and Cymbiotika liposomal supplements at $32.49 for a 12-pack. Shoppers can also find The Coconut Cult coconut yogurt at $3.99 and Snackish potato chips with a buy-one-get-one 25% off deal. Select stores also offer 10% off select wellness brands for members and free samples with purchase. Shop Now at Target

This offer gets eligible U.S. cat owners a free sample of Prowess cat food shipped to their home. It's limited to one sample per household while supplies last, and is only available to those who haven't purchased Prowess before. Shop Now at Send Me a Sample

DoorDash's DashPass is free for eligible students for a year. It offers $0 delivery fees and reduced service fees on eligible orders. Members also get discounts of 5-10% off select Lyft rides, plus 5% back in DoorDash credits on eligible pickup orders. Offer ends October 12. Shop Now at DoorDash

La Roche-Posay is offering a free sample of its Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer when you fill out a brief form. The formula is fragrance-free and paraben-free, and includes the brand's Thermal Spring Water from France. Shop Now at La Roche-Posay

Metro by T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 16e on them with no activation fees, plus a $100 virtual prepaid Mastercard after your 3rd monthly payment when you switch. The first month costs $55, with subsequent months at $50 per month with AutoPay. Excludes T-Mobile and Metro ports within 180 days. Offer is valid through September 30. Shop Now at Metro by T-Mobile

This variety pack of NativePath Native Hydrate is free except for a $5.95 shipping fee, giving shoppers one stick pack each of Peach Mango, Mixed Berry, and Tangerine to try. Each serving contains 3,000 mg of amino acids along with electrolytes like magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus, plus 200 mg of sodium, and it's sugar-free at 5 calories per serving.  Shop Now at NativePath

Joining Club Applebee's unlocks a weekly offer for 6 free boneless wings to go at participating locations. Membership is free and also includes a separate welcome offer plus other exclusive deals and specials. Shop Now at Applebee's

At Target, purchase a $250 Delta Airlines Gift Card and you'll receive a $25 Target Gift Card free. Shipping is free for a mailed gift card, and email delivery is also available. This item is Final Sale and can't be returned or exchanged.  Shop Now at Target

Advance Auto Parts lets you build an oil change bundle by picking a 5-quart jug of synthetic oil and a matching oil filter for your vehicle, with the filter thrown in free (a $10 savings). Choosing a synthetic oil for the bundle typically extends the interval between oil changes compared to conventional oil. Selecting your exact vehicle ensures the oil and filter combination fits before you buy.  Shipping is free with orders of $35 or more; pickup may also be available.  Shop Now at Advance Auto Parts

This Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 128GB is available for $0/mo. over 36 months with a new line on an eligible Unlimited plan at Verizon, down from a full retail price of $700. Plus, you can add a $200 Verizon gift card to your order at checkout. It ships for free, and new customers and Verizon loyalty members dodge the $40 activation fee. Deal ends September 30. Shop Now at Verizon

Metro by T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 16e on them with no activation fees, plus a $100 virtual prepaid Mastercard after your 3rd monthly payment when you switch. The first month costs $55, with subsequent months at $50 per month with AutoPay. Excludes T-Mobile and Metro ports within 180 days.Offer is valid through September 30. Shop Now at Metro by T-Mobile

With an eligible trade-in, the Samsung Galaxy S26 256GB is free when bundled with a 12-month Mint Mobile plan at $180 upfront (equivalent to $15/mo.). That's a $900 savings. The trade-in is processed by Allstate and eligible devices include the Apple iPhone 15+, Samsung Galaxy S24+, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip/Fold 6+, or Google Pixel 9+) . You'll also get free expedited shipping. Shop Now at Mint Mobile