McDonald's UK lowers MyMcDonald's Rewards expiry to six months

McDonald's has announced a change to its MyMcDonald's Rewards programme in the UK that will shorten the life of loyalty points, requiring customers to redeem points more quickly to avoid losing them. From December 30, 2025, points will expire six months after they are earned instead of the current 12-month window, and McDonald's says any points earned before June 30, 2025 will be removed on January 1, 2026 if not redeemed.

The company said the change is part of a wider refresh of the app-based scheme designed to keep rewards current and to introduce new redemption options. McDonald's plans to add familiar menu items, including the Cheeseburger and the Sausage Egg McMuffin, to the list of items customers can obtain with points, and for the first time will make partner rewards available through the app.

Launched in 2022, MyMcDonald's Rewards allows customers to collect points on purchases made in restaurants, drive-thrus and via the app. Points are earned at a rate of 100 points per £1 spent, with periodic bonus offers on selected items, such as the Mayo Chicken or Filet-O-Fish, that can accelerate accumulation. Once members reach specified thresholds, points can be exchanged for...