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McDonald’s customers call out ‘greedy’ fast food chain amid loyalty scheme changes
McDonald’s increases points required for some rewards and promises fresh new options in its loyalty program, affecting point redemptions up to 6,500, company said.
- On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, McDonald's will update MyMcDonald's Rewards, with the company saying customers can expect `fresh new rewards` and changes to points needed for redemption.
- MyMcDonald's Rewards lets customers earn points via the app on McDonald's orders, and points accumulate over time enabling redemptions for free food or donations.
- Current reward tiers start at 1,500 points and top at 5,500, while a customer-shared email screenshot suggests some items may be listed at 6,500 points, Reddit users discussed.
- Angry customers criticised the chain's move on social platforms, calling it 'greedy', while some app users vowed to redeem points before the current redemption window ends March 17, 2026.
- News outlets sought confirmation and noted the tie to charity donation tiers; Newsquest contacted McDonald's for confirmation while the article was produced via a USA Today partnership.
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