Do Your Supermarket Points Expire? Everyday Rewards & Flybuys
Both of Australia's big supermarket programs can wipe your points if your account goes quiet — but the timelines differ, and staying active is easy.
Supermarket points feel like they'll sit there forever, but both major programs have inactivity rules that can quietly wipe a balance. The two timelines are different, which trips people up.
Here's what actually applies, and the low-effort ways to keep your points safe.
The two rules to know
Everyday Rewards — 18 months
Woolworths' Everyday Rewards points expire if there's no activity (earning or using at least one point) on your account for 18 months. Any scan or redemption resets it.
Flybuys — 12 months
Coles' Flybuys points expire if you don't collect or redeem any points for 12 consecutive months. The shorter window makes Flybuys the one to watch.
The easiest ways to keep a balance alive
- Just scan. One scanned shop earns a point, and a single earned point resets the clock on either program.
- Link your card in the app. Linking your loyalty card so points collect automatically means you'll almost never go inactive by accident.
- Redeem occasionally. Cashing points out for dollars off is itself an activity — and it's the whole point of collecting them.
Frequently asked questions
Do Everyday Rewards points expire?
Yes — after 18 months of no activity (no earning or using of any point) on your account. Any scan or redemption resets the 18-month clock.
Do Flybuys points expire?
Yes — after 12 consecutive months with no points collected or redeemed. It's the shorter of the two supermarket timelines, so it's the one to keep an eye on.
What's the easiest way to stop them expiring?
Scan your card on a normal shop. A single earned point resets the inactivity clock on either program, so regular shoppers rarely have a problem.
Can I get expired supermarket points back?
Generally no. Once points lapse they're gone, so an occasional scan or redemption is the safest habit if you're holding a balance.
Turn points you'd never use into gift cards
Mavitra lets Australians convert loyalty points into gift cards for everyday brands — a practical way to get value from points sitting idle. Points in, gift cards out.
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