The Billionaires' Secret: Bill Gates & Warren Buffett Have A McDonald's 'Gold Card' That Gives Them Free Food For Life Worldwide
McDonald's McGold Card: Not many perks in fast food are as rare and desirable as the McDonald's Gold Card, which lets its owner have free meals. However, the benefits of these cards can be different. While some are only valid at local McDonald's restaurants, others, like the one Bill Gates has, let him eat for free at any McDonald's worldwide.
Warren Buffett, another famous person who got this privilege, talked about his own McDonald's Gold Card during an interview on CNBC in 2007, showing that his card was limited to only Omaha.
In the interview with Becky Quick, Buffett shared what he had in his wallet. "And, ah, here we have my McDonald's card which lets me eat free at any McDonald's in Omaha for the rest of my life. So that's why the Buffett family has Christmas dinner at McDonald's. It explains a lot of things," Buffett chuckled.
He also said that while his card was only good in Omaha, Gates' card worked everywhere in the world. "There's just a few of them. Bill Gates has one. His is good throughout the world, I guess. Mine is only good in Omaha, but I never leave Omaha so mine is just as good as his," he explained.
Even though their cards have different ranges, they both show McDonald's appreciation for these individuals. Gates, who has a lot of money, and Buffett, known for being careful with his money despite having a lot, enjoy the easy and quick food from McDonald's.
The exact number of McDonald's Gold cardholders is not known, and the company keeps it secret who else might have one of these special cards. There are rumors that other famous people and big business owners might also have them, each one made to suit the person's life and preferences.
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In 2022, McDonald¡¯s got people excited about its mysterious Gold Card by having a competition that let a few people who aren't billionaires get one. "Our fans have been fascinated by the stories of the McGold Card and if it really exists," said Tariq Hassan, McDonald¡¯s USA chief marketing and customer experience officer. The competition gave a few lucky winners the best holiday gift ¡ª a McGold Card to share with family and friends.
Gates' net worth is now thought to be around $124.1 billion, making him the 7th richest person in the world. In a recent blog post, Gates talked about how much he loves cheeseburgers, saying they're his "favorite food." Even with all the money in the world, sometimes the most amazing luxury is a simple cheeseburger. And Bill Gates can enjoy that cheeseburger anywhere in the world, for free.
What is McDonald¡¯s McGold Card?
The McDonald's McGold Card is a special digital voucher offered through the McDonald's app in the UK. It's part of the McDonald's Monopoly promotion, where winners of one of the 1000 "Instant Win" Gold Cards receive one offer per week for 52 consecutive weeks. These offers start from the following Monday after the winners download the McDonald's app, as notified by the third-party prize handler, The Marketing Store, during the Promotion Period.
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Who has McDonald's gold cards?
Some McDonald's Gold Cards are limited to certain places, but others, like the one Bill Gates has, allow him to eat for free at any McDonald's around the world. Warren Buffett, another well-known holder of this privilege, talked about his McDonald's Gold Card during a CNBC interview in 2007, explaining that his card had limitations to specific locations.
Who is eligible for McDonald's Gold Card?
After you earn at least 300 stars within a year, you're eligible to receive a Gold card. There are double star days.
How do I get free McDonald's for life?
Every day that you order food on the McDonald's app, you will be entered into the McGold Card competition. If you don't want to order food but you still want to put in your daily entry for a McGold Card, you can visit the McDonald's for Life websitewhen the contest begins in December.
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