McDonald's: fast food chain makes big new UK Rewards scheme app change - how long do McDonald's points last?
The change is sure to have you scrambling to claim that free cheeseburger 🍔
- McDonald’s is changing its MyMcDonald’s Rewards scheme, with points expiring faster
- From December 30, 2025, points will expire six months after they’re earned instead of 12 months
- Any points earned before June 30, 2025 will vanish on January 1, 2026 if not redeemed
- Customers are urged to check their balances and redeem points before the deadline to avoid losing freebies
McDonald’s is shaking up its popular MyMcDonald’s Rewards scheme, and some customers may need to act fast to avoid losing points they’ve been saving for freebies.
From December 30, 2025, all points will expire six months after they’re earned, instead of the current 12-month window.
That means any points earned before June 30, 2025 will automatically vanish on January 1, 2026 if they aren’t redeemed in time. Customers have been urged to check their balances and use their points before the deadline.
The update is part of a wider “refresh” of the rewards programme, and McDonald’s says it’s introducing new fan favourites to the redemption menu to offset the hit, including classics like the Cheeseburger and the Sausage & Egg McMuffin.
And for the first time, customers will soon also be able to access partner rewards through the app.
How MyMcDonald’s Rewards works
Launched in 2022, MyMcDonald’s Rewards lets customers collect points on menu purchases made via the app or in-store and drive-thrus.