MyMcDonald’s Rewards – Earn Free Food Faster
Once you have downloaded the official app by McDonalds, you are able to have MyMcDonalds Rewards and begin earning points on all eligible purchases.
The higher your order, the higher the number of points you get, and the points can be redeemed on the menu items that are free such as fries, burgers, nuggets, and the list is endless.
Rewards are available at participating locations. You must opt in to the rewards program inside the app.
This is an independent informational guide and is not affiliated with McDonald’s Corporation.
🍟 Free Large Fries with $1 Purchase
Download the official app from McDonald’s and enjoy a Free Large Fries reward when you make your first purchase of $1 or more.
It’s a limited-time welcome offer made for new app users.
Rack Up Points & Enjoy Free McDonald’s
The initial start-up is extremely easy. All one does is download the McDonalds app and register. It’s over, you are already earning rewards.
You get 100 points each time you use your money on your favorites such as a big Mac meal or a sweet McFlurry. Better still, by joining, new members receive 1,500 bonus points. It would be a half-way step to a free Big Mac!
How Rewards Work
Using your points is simple. Rewards unlock in tiers — the more points you collect, the better the free food.
Here are some examples:
- 1,500 Points – Free Large Fries or Hash Browns
- 3,000 Points – Free Egg McMuffin or McCafé Iced Coffee
- 6,000 Points – Free Big Mac or 20-piece Chicken McNuggets
Just open the app, choose your reward from the available tier, and enjoy your free meal.
It’s that easy earn points, unlock rewards, and enjoy free McDonald’s every time you order.
How to earn points and redeem faves
Easily Earn Points
Select the ‘Earn Points’ tab in the McDonald’s app found on the bottom menu bar. Access the 4-digit Drive Thru Code or code to scan at the counter or kiosk. When you place your order in the app, you’ll automatically earn your points.
Pay & earn all in one step
Add your card information to the app to be able to easily pay and earn points simultaneously- to receive an additional 1500 Bonus Points the first time you make a payment with the use of your linked card. Next, scan your order in-restaurant or at the speaker by simply giving your Drive Thru code and place your order.
Redeem free McDonald’s
In order to redeem points, you need to use McDonalds app login. Go to the Rewards & Deals tab. It is there that you may choose the menu item to be redeemed. In order to obtain the Drive Thru code, select Use at Restaurant, or in order to obtain the code to use at the counter or kiosk, when inside choose Use Restaurant Code.
More points unlock more rewards
It’s easy to track your McDonald’s points and see how far you are from unlocking the next tier of free McDonald’s.
1500 points
Choose from a McChicken® (Regular or Hot ‘N Spicy), Hash Browns, Cheeseburger, Apple Pie, small Premium Roast Coffee, Sausage Biscuit or Vanilla Cone.
3000 points
Step up and pick from a medium Fries, Sausage Burrito , 6 piece Chicken McNuggets®, large Iced Coffee or Sausage McGriddles®.
4500 points
Go big and choose from a large Fries, large Frappé, Filet-O-Fish®, Sausage McMuffin® with Egg or Hotcakes.
6000 points
Save up for a Big Mac®, Quarter Pounder®* with Cheese, Happy Meal®, Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit, 10 piece Chicken McNuggets®, Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles® or McFlurry®.
FAQ
What do I have to do to earn points
Earning rewards points is very easy—simply download our app and agree to participate in MyMcDonald’s Rewards. Present the 4-digit code before ordering, or get points automatically when you order in the app.
How much are points worth
For every dollar you spend on eligible products, you will receive 100 points. You can start redeeming your MyMcDonald’s Rewards when you have 1500 points.
Do my points expire?
Unfortunately, nothing can last forever. Your points will expire on the first day of the month after the sixth month from the day your points were earned. Plenty of time to save up for your favorite!
Can I get more than one reward at a time?
At this time, you are limited to redeeming one reward per order.
Can I share my points?
Your MyMcDonald’s Rewards points are yours alone. Once you have your food, it’s up to you whether you want to share!
How do I redeem points for free McDonald’s
Contactless mobile ordering can be redeemed in the McDonalds Application by choosing the Rewards section and reaching out to the favorite to redeem and putting it on the Mobile Order. Redeeming in store or Drive Thru To redeem, first select the rewards, and then select the item to redeem and select Use at Restaurant so that you can receive the 4-digit code which you can enter before you began placing an order. When ordering deliveries with the McDonalds app, there will be an option of selecting a reward and add that to your McDelivery order. Rewards are not redeemed in case of delivery orders that are made with a third party operator like DoorDash and Uber Eats.
Can I redeem a reward and earn points in the same order?
Yes! You earn points on every eligible purchase, so if you’re redeeming a reward and ordering more food in addition to that, you will still earn 100 points for every dollar you spend.
What if I forgot to provide my code?
If you’re enjoying your order and suddenly realized you never provided your code, no worries! Take these steps to contact us in the app:
- Select More in the bottom navigation
- Select Add Missing Points from Receipt
- Select Enter Receipt Details
- Provide the restaurant number from where your order was placed, the date of your visit, the time of your visit, your order number and your order total. All of this information can be found on your receipt.
- Select Submit
I just made a purchase and my points aren’t there—can you help?
Of course, we’d be glad to help you. The first step is wait 24 hours; sometimes it takes a little time for MyMcDonald’s Rewards points to appear in the app. If after 24 hours you still don’t have points, here are the steps for you to contact us in the app:
- Select More
- Choose Careers, Contact & Legal
- Select Contact Us
- Enter your comments regarding your order, including your account email, order number, subtotal, and if there’s any reason you think you might be missing points (example: forgot to scan)
Do I have to provide two codes if I want to redeem a reward or deal and earn points in the same transaction?
No, you have to give one code only. On redeeming, enter 4-digit reward code (on the Rewards tab) – this will allow you to redeem a free item whilst you also earn points on the products you are buying. The same applies to a deal, save with the 4-digit deal code and you will automatically earn points that you use in purchases during the process.
Are there any purchases that don’t qualify for points
Qualifying purchases where an active reward, mobile offer or promotional offer is redeemed will earn points, but you will only earn points for U.S. dollars actually spent in the transaction. When a McDonald’s Arch card is used to make a qualifying purchase, you will earn points. The following are not considered qualifying purchases and will not earn any points:
- taxes, bags and bottle fees, other surcharges or fees
- loading any money on a McDonald’s Arch Card® (gift card)
- delivery fees for orders placed using the McDonald’s app
How do I link my card for payment in the app
Linking you card for more convenient payment in the app is easy:
- Go to ‘Earn Points’ in the McDonald’s app
- Select “Pay with Linked Card” at the top
- Insert your card information and hit save
If you want to edit or replace:
- Select ‘More’ at the bottom right
- Go to “Profile”
- Select “Payment Methods”
I lost my phone! Did I lose my points
We’re sorry about your phone! Contact your service provider and once you have a new phone, your MyMcDonald’s Rewards should still be waiting for you when you log in to our app.
Where are the terms and conditions
You can access MyMcDonald’s Rewards Terms and Conditions by visiting the MyMcDonald’s Rewards Terms and Conditions section.
This is an independent informational guide and is not affiliated with McDonald’s Corporation.