Free McDonald's for 50 years: this is how you can win the McGold card that celebrities like Bill Gates or Warren Buffett have

Nicolas Vega -

From the so-called “farewell tour” of the McRib to the Adult Happy Meal, McDonald's has lately turned to limited-edition promotions to entice customers.

Your latest promotion may be your biggest yet.

The fast food giant has announced a contest during its SZN of Sharing promotional event in which the grand prize is a lifetime supply of McDonald's.

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The winner of the contest will receive the iconic McGold card, which entitles them to two McDonald's meals a week for 50 years, which is 5,200 meals.

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The McGold Card was reserved for high-profile celebrities, and its owners include billionaires Warren Buffett and Bill Gates, as well as actor Rob Low.

According to McDonald's, the winner will be able to choose three friends who will also receive a McGold card.

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"Our fans have been fascinated by the history of the McGold card and whether it really exists," McDonald's chief marketing officer Tariq Hassan said in a statement.

“We will make this McDonald's legend a reality for our fans by giving them the ultimate holiday gift: the chance to win a card and then share access to it with three of their family or friends,” he added.

How to enter the McGold Card draw

There are two main ways to enter to win a McDonald's “for life” supply.

A tray with a Big Mac, French fries and Coca-Cola at a McDonald's in Krakow, Poland on November 9, 2022. Jakub Porzycki / NurPhoto via Getty Images

Customers who have the McDonald's app on their phone and are enrolled in the MyMcDonald's Rewards program will receive a sweepstakes entry each time they make a purchase for the duration of the contest, December 5-25, up to once per day.

To enter the contest without making a purchase, entrants can visit this link beginning December 5 and provide their email address, phone number, and date of birth.

This can be done once a day for the duration of the contest.