Overview

• The change applies to existing balances as well as newly earned points, replacing the current 12-month validity.
• McDonald’s framed the shift as a programme refresh that adds fan favourites to the rewards mix and brings partner rewards to the app soon.
• UK app users earn one point per penny spent, with 1,500 points typically redeemable for items such as a medium soft drink, regular coffee, mini McFlurry, or small fries.
• Under the new rules, points will lapse six full calendar months after they are earned, with the policy starting on December 30, 2025.
• The update prompted complaints on social media, with some Reddit users calling the shorter expiry window “incredibly stingy.”