Are There Any Purchases That Don’t Qualify for Points?

November 14, 2024

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:

  1. taxes, bags and bottle fees, and other surcharges or fees
  2. loading any money on a McDonald's Arch Card® (gift card)
  3. delivery fees for orders placed using the McDonald’s app

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Scan the code, download the McD’s app & start earning points.*
Order Pickup

Scan the code, download the McD’s app & start earning points.*
*Must opt-in to Rewards to receive points on eligible purchases in the app. You will not earn points when ordering delivery through this website. To earn points on your delivery order, order McDelivery in the McDonald’s app. Prices for delivery may be higher than at restaurants. Delivery/other fees may apply.