The Buffalo Wild Wings loyalty structure focuses on a streamlined point-earning system and an elite tier designed for frequent visitors. Understanding how points accrue, how status works, and where hidden value lies helps you maximize every food order without wasting money.
Standard members earn 10 points per $1 spent on qualifying purchases across dine-in, online, and app orders. When dining in, you simply give your phone number to your server to log the transaction. For delivery or pickup through the official Buffalo Wild Wings Website, your account tracks purchases automatically as long as you're logged in. Points roll over as long as you have at least one account transaction every 365 days, meaning your balance stays safe with regular visits.
Blazin Status and Earning Acceleration
The main tier within the program is Blazin' Status, built for dedicated customers who frequently order wings, burgers, and drinks.
- Qualification Threshold: You unlock Blazin' Status by spending $250 in eligible purchases within a single calendar year.
- Accelerated Earnings: Once unlocked, your earning rate jumps from 10 points per dollar to 12 points per $1 spent.
- Exclusive Perks: Status members receive specialized offers, early access to new menu rollouts, and entry into periodic merchandise drops.
Tracking your progress toward the $250 threshold is handled directly through the app dashboard, where a visual progress bar updates after each processed receipt. As discussed in recent articles by Reuters, the implications are notable.
Redeeming Points and Rewards Catalog
Accumulated points convert into food and beverage rewards through the digital rewards catalog found inside the app or web portal.
- Browse the Catalog: Open the rewards section to view available food items, ranging from side items to free wings.
- Select and Deduct: Choose your desired reward item. The corresponding point value deducts immediately from your balance.
- Activation Window: Once requested, menu item rewards remain valid for 90 days. If you purchase the qualifying menu item within that window, the reward applies automatically.
Keep in mind that reward points cannot cover taxes, gratuity, alcoholic beverages, or the purchase of physical gift cards. Single-use reward certificates are non-refundable once applied to a transaction.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Many diners leave points and perks on the table due to simple operational oversights.
- Forgetting Dine-In Receipts: If you forget to give your phone number to your server, don't panic. You can scan the QR code on your physical check or enter the claim number manually using the "Missing Points?" tool in the app within a specific timeframe.
- Ignoring Expiration Rules: While points stay active for a full year of inactivity, specific menu rewards expire strictly 90 days after you redeem your points for them. Always claim items when you plan to use them soon.
- Stacking Restrictions: While you can often combine a rewards certificate with certain promotional codes, read the fine print on specialized coupons. Trying to stack conflicting multi-use vouchers can trigger error messages at checkout.
Review official program updates and structural guidelines directly on the Buffalo Wild Wings Terms of Use page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get credit for a meal if I forgot to log in?
Open the mobile application, navigate to the rewards tab, and select the missing points option. You can scan the barcode printed on your restaurant receipt or type in the transaction claim number to credit the points manually.
Do my accumulated points expire?
Points remain valid for 365 days. As long as your account records at least one qualifying purchase or earning event within that timeframe, your entire point balance rolls over.
Can I transfer my points to another member?
Program rules prohibit gifting, selling, purchasing, or transferring points between individual accounts, except through designated charity donation events authorized by Buffalo Wild Wings.
What happens to my status if I hit the $250 threshold in November?
Once you cross the $250 spending mark, Blazin' Status unlocks immediately, boosting your earn rate to 12 points per dollar for the remainder of that calendar year.
Are alcoholic drinks eligible for point earnings?
Qualifying purchases include food and non-alcoholic beverages. Depending on local state liquor laws and regulations, alcohol purchases frequently face restrictions and may not earn loyalty points.
