Birthday Express

Use our coupon and helpful tips for shopping at Birthday Express, and you'll have more than one reason for a party.


Tips and Tricks to Save Money at Birthday Express

From decorations to party favors, Birthday Express has everything to create the perfect party for your child. Use these tips to save even more money on your child's extravaganza.

How to Save at Birthday Express

  • Sign up for emails. Join the Birthday Express email list for exclusive coupon codes and early sale announcements. Just for joining, you’ll get a code for 15% off your first purchase.

  • Use coupon codes. Birthday Express always has a few coupon codes available, generally a percentage or a dollar amount off your total purchase. Only one coupon code can be used per order. Visit CreditDonkey to see current coupon codes. Codes typically expire the last week of every month.

  • Bundle items. Shipping is a flat rate of $6.99 on every order. Avoid paying multiple shipping costs by bundling all of your items in one order. You can sometimes find coupon codes for free shipping on orders of $75 or more.

  • Follow on social media. Birthday Express frequently runs contests and promotions on its Facebook page, and also uses it to announce sales and coupon codes.

  • Avoid returns. Birthday Express doesn’t offer free shipping on returns. In addition, there is a 15% restocking fee on large items or if you return more than five items. Plan carefully to make sure you get the right items and quantities for your party.

  • Compare prices. Birthday Express’ prices fluctuate, with some prices much cheaper than competitor’s and other prices much higher. Before purchasing anything, run a quick Internet search to see how the price compares. For example, a pack of party plates was $2 cheaper on another site, but a piñata was $5 cheaper on Birthday Express.

When to Shop at Birthday Express

  • End of the month. Coupon codes typically expire the last Tuesday or Wednesday of the month, with new codes popping up within a few days. Fill your cart towards the end of the month to use the current code or wait a few days for the next code that could fit your order better.

  • End of the season. Summer party supplies, with themes like carnival, camping, and pool party, go on sale and move to clearance around August and September. Similarly, holiday and winter theme party supplies will have deep discounts in December and January.

What to Buy at Birthday Express

  • Clearance items. Birthday Express discounts old products for great deals. Disappearing Deals come with a coupon code for $50 off, and clearance products automatically have a discount of up to 80%. Although it is rare to see a complete set of matching party supplies in clearance, you can still get great deals on individual pieces.

  • Party in a Box. The unique item selector lets you choose the matching items you want for the number of guests you will have, making sure you get everything you need for the party. Packaged together in a matching theme, an automatic 10% discount is applied versus purchasing each item individually. Use a coupon code for an even deeper discount.

  • Personalized products. A number of items, including banners, invitations, and plates, can be personalized with your child’s name or picture at no extra cost. Personalization generally is an added fee at other stores, making Birthday Express a great deal.

  • Birthday Express-designed items. Aside from a large collection of novelty and character pieces, Birthday Express also has themes that are designed in-house. These pieces tend to be cheaper than licensed items and can’t be found anywhere else.

What Not to Buy at Birthday Express

  • Large balloons and inflatables. Birthday Express’ prices tend to be much less competitive on larger decoration items, such as life-size balloons and inflatables. For example, a child-size air walker balloon sells for $21 on Birthday Express and can easily be found for $8 on a competitor’s site. Similarly, an inflatable cooler runs about $10 cheaper on a number of other sites.

  • Individual licensed products. Birthday Express offers a large selection of licensed products, including popular movie and book characters. When purchased individually, the prices on licensed products tend to be the same or slightly higher than the same product from other sources. If you plan to purchase licensed products, bundle the items together in a Party in a Box and use a coupon code to bring the price down.

  • Popular characters. Items from just-released and popular movies like Frozen and The Avengers are less likely to be discounted. Products with characters from slightly older movies are much more likely to be on clearance or to have reduced prices.

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