This hack will get you cheap tickets every Tuesday and Wednesday with no fee attached – giving massive savings to film fans
It’s been a big year for film – with billion-dollar movies from massive franchises dropping alongside excellent originals. On top of that, the releases have run the gamut of genres, from superhero sequels (Spider-Man: Brand New Day) to comedy fashion films (The Devil Wears Prada 2) as well as historical epics (The Odyssey), biography (Michael), animation (Toy Story 5), video game tie-ins (The Super Mario Galaxy Movie) and sci-fi (Project Hail Mary).
And you could have seen it all for half price, via the Meerkat Movies 2 for 1 cinema tickets deal – or even cheaper by stacking it with other deals.
In this guide, I’ll explain how it works, how to get the Meerkat Movies code, and whether you can use it at ODEON, Vue, Cineworld, Picturehouse and other cinemas.
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What are Meerkat Rewards
Meerkat Movies is just one perk offered by comparison site Compare the Market. Anyone who’s taken out a qualifying product via the site also gets Meerkat Meals, which offers money off at restaurants and cafes.
But there’s a key difference from the other rewards – Meerkat Movies doesn’t need a qualifying purchase. You can bag two-for-one tickets just by downloading the app.
How Meerkat Movies works
Once a week you can access a Meerkat Movies code on the app to get “buy-one-get-one-free” tickets at most UK cinemas all year.
You can then use this code on either Tuesday or Wednesday for standard cinema seats – not all cinemas allow you to use it for 3D or premium screens, or they might charge extra to do so.
All the big chains let you use the code to book online a week ahead – though watch out for online booking fees.
You have to use the code for the same film, so you can’t do a solo double bill, and you can only use one code each week.
And it’s the cheapest ticket that is free. So if you’re one adult and one child, you’ll pay just for the adult ticket.
If you add in a qualifying purchase, Meerkat Rewards might also let you bag two for one discounts or 25% off meals at restaurants to make a full night of it.
How to get Meerkat Movies membership
To get your membership you simply need to download the Meerkat App. Currently the film rewards are free until 19 July 2027.
Once you have it, and are signed in, head to the “Rewards” section to find the code – a new cinema code arrives every week.
To get more rewards than just two-for-one cinema tickets you need to make a qualifying purchase on CompareTheMarket. The good news is there’s a trick to get you access for just a few quid. Prices vary and normally sit around the £5 point – but it can be possible to get deals for even less.
All you need to do is get a quote for travel insurance and choose the following options.
- UK
- Single trip
- One night
- One person
- No extra cover
- No pre-existing medical conditions (so long as that’s true)
Follow this and you should be offered a range of policies – just go for the cheapest one. You’re not going to use this insurance so you don’t need to read into any of the terms and conditions. Buy this and you’re now eligible for 25% off coffee, pizza deals and 25% off when dining out at selected restaurants.
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Which cinemas allow Meerkat Movies codes
You can search for cinemas in the app, there’s a search bar at the top of the home screen. If your chosen cinema has a golden 2 for 1 ticket then it is participating in Meerkat Movies.
It’s less likely to find an independent cinema that accepts the codes, however the following big chains all let you use Meerkat Movies codes:
- ODEON
- Vue
- Cineworld
- Picturehouse
- Empire
- The Light (some locations)
- Reel
Cinema chains that don’t allow Meerkat Movies include:
- Curzon
- Everyman (though you can get 2-4-1 via a Times subscription)
- The Light (some locations)
Find out more ways to save at the cinema.
How to get your 2-4-1 code
The easiest way to get your weekly Meerkat Movies code is via the Meerkat app. If you don’t have a smartphone you can log into comparethemarket.com and print your voucher from there, or just write down the code.
You need a new code every week, and these are released on a Thursday.
Stacking other savings with Meerkat Movies
Two for one is already a great deal, but you can often save even more by combining the Meerkat Movies code with other promotions.
One way to stack is to pay with a discounted gift card. These aren’t that common, but it’s worth keeping an eye out for deals such as 10% off the likes of ODEON, Vue and Cineworld.
Meerkat Movies by cinema
Meerkat Movies at ODEON
ODEON seems to let you use Meerkat Movies with any type of ticket. Look out for discounted locations, with some cinemas charging just £5 a ticket midweek – meaning you’ll pay £2.50 per person with your Meerkat Movies code.
Meerkat Movies is also a great way to save money at the posher Luxe screens, or the refurbished ODEON Leicester Square. You’ll still pay more for these locations though.
Officially the ODEON Limitless card doesn’t work with your Meerkat Movies code, but it’s worth a try. These let you go to as many films as you like, potentially bringing the cost of two people to see a movie every week down to as low as £2.30 per ticket – IF you go every week, and only on a Tuesday or Wednesday.
Meerkat Movies at Cineworld
Again, some Cineworld locations are really cheap mid-week – so check the prices near you. You can use Meerkat movies with child, student and senior tickets alongside normal adult ones.
Though it’s not an official policy, regular Cineworld goers with an Unlimited Card seem to have no problems with combining their membership with the code to get 2 for 1 cinema tickets. To save even more, Tesco Clubcard points can be used to save you money on the annual price.
Meerkat Movies at Vue
The supercheap Vue day is now on Mondays, so you can’t combine it with Meerkat anymore.
Meerkat Movies at Picturehouse Cinemas
In my experience, you can use your reduced membership price with a Meerkat Movies code – though officially the chain says you can’t.
I’m a big fan of Picturehouse memberships. You get free tickets to cover around half the fee, then you save around £2 or £3 per ticket on top of that and get 10% off at the bar, plus most will have a cheap ticket day and member previews.
