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Dunkin’ is one of the world’s largest coffee and doughnut chains. Founded in 1950 in Massachusetts, the brand now operates over 14,000 locations across 39 countries.
Its loyalty program, Dunkin’ Rewards, lets members earn points on purchases and redeem them for free drinks, food, and exclusive offers. But Dunkin’ Rewards points don’t last forever. Here’s what you need to know about when they expire and how to keep your balance from going to waste.
Do Dunkin' Rewards Expire?
Your Dunkin' Rewards will expire 12 months after they are earned at the end of the month they are earned — regardless of account activity. Per the Dunkin' Rewards Terms and Conditions page:
“Points will expire, regardless of activity, 12 months from the last day of the month they were earned. For example, if you earn points on December 7, 2025, those points won't expire until December 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Points cannot be reinstated after they have been removed.”
Once expired, there is no way to reinstate your points, and the validity of your points cannot be extended.
If that sounds different from what you remember, note that Dunkin' changed its expiration policy as of October 6, 2025. Previously, Dunkin' points expired after six months of inactivity — but could be extended indefinitely with qualifying activity.
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How to Earn Dunkin' Rewards
Earning Dunkin’ Rewards points is simple and designed for everyday coffee runs. Here’s how it works:
- Earn 10 points per $1 spent on qualifying purchases (excluding sales tax and discounts).
- Earn 12 points per $1 after 12 visits within a calendar month.
- Points post within about 24 hours of your purchase.
- Qualifying purchases include most menu items ordered in-store, online, or via the Dunkin’ app.
Once you’ve accumulated enough points, you can redeem them for free drinks, food, or exclusive offers right in the app.
If you get Dunkin' at least monthly, the American Express® Gold Card may be a good fit. One of the card's many benefits is a monthly Dunkin' credit.
- You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an American Express Card for your transaction. That's up to $120 Uber Cash annually. Plus, after using your Uber Cash, use your Card to earn 4X Membership Rewards® points for Uber Eats purchases made with restaurants or U.S. supermarkets. Point caps and terms apply.
- $84 Dunkin' Credit: With the $84 Dunkin' Credit, you can earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you enroll and pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin' locations. Enrollment is required to receive this benefit.
- $100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
- $120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings, sweet or savory, with the $120 Dining Credit. Earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, and Five Guys. Enrollment required.
- Explore over 1,000 upscale hotels worldwide with The Hotel Collection and receive a $100 credit towards eligible charges* with every booking of two nights or more through AmexTravel.com. *Eligible charges vary by property.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- Annual Fee is $325.
- Terms Apply.
- Rates & Fees
- 4X Membership Rewards® Points at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S. (on up to $50,000 per year in purchases, then 1X)
- 4X Membership Rewards® points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per year in purchases, then 1X)
- 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com
- 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotels and other eligible travel booked on amextravel.com
- 1X on other eligible purchases
Use AwardWallet to Track Your Dunkin' Rewards Expiration
With a firm 12-month expiration window, it’s easy to lose track of older points — especially if you only stop by occasionally. AwardWallet can help by tracking your Dunkin’ Rewards balance and expiration date and sending reminders before your points disappear.
To link your account, just add your Dunkin’ Rewards to AwardWallet, and you’ll automatically get notified if your points are nearing expiration.
Related: How to Track Your Rewards Using AwardWallet
Our Take
Dunkin’s 12-month expiration policy is shorter than most, and there’s no option to extend or reinstate expired points. That said, with thousands of Dunkin’ locations nationwide, using your rewards before they expire shouldn’t be a problem for regular customers.
If you’re earning through daily coffee stops, your points are easy to earn — and even easier to burn. Just make sure you track your balance so those free coffees don’t slip away unused.
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