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Martin Lewis urges McDonald's customers to 'max value' before major change comes in

Martin Lewis warns UK customers that McDonald’s loyalty points redemption will cost up to 1,000 more points after March 17, reducing the value of existing rewards.

  • On January 27, Martin Lewis urged UK McDonald’s customers to redeem MyMcDonald’s Rewards points before March 17 to avoid losing value due to scheme changes.
  • McDonald’s announced it will change how MyMcDonald’s Rewards works, adding fresh new rewards and raising points needed for redemption from March 17 for customers in the United Kingdom.
  • Tier three will require 5,000 points, up from 4,000, and tier four is expected to require 6,500 points, up from 5,500 in MyMcDonald’s Rewards.
  • Reddit users reacted with concerns and some called McDonald’s `greedy`, while Newsquest contacted McDonald’s for comment on the changes announced January 27, 2026.
  • Experts warn some freebies will cost 1,000 more points, with tier one rising to 2,000 and tier two to 3,500 points for consumers in the UK.
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Martin Lewis urges McDonald's customers to 'max value' before major change comes in

Martin Lewis is encouraging Brits to redeem their reward points at McDonald’s before it changes its loyalty scheme to get "max value".

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The Argus broke the news in Brighton, United Kingdom on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
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