Last Updated on 20 July 2026 by Dan Wilderness
Hello everyone! Pret a Manger tends to be many an office workers go to spot for lunch…. but did you know they now have a loyalty scheme which can reward you with free food extras in the form of Pret Perks? If there’s one thing The Financial Wilderness loves it’s a loyalty scheme somewhere we may make purchases from anyhow, and so today we’re going to do a review of Pret Perks to see if it’s worth it.
We’ll also note that Pret Perks also provides some benefits for the Pret Club Subscription, which is Pret a Manger’s coffee subscription scheme which we’ve provided a separate direct review on.
Note: All information is correct at time of writing, but loyalty schemes are of course always subject to change as companies update things.
Quick Verdict on Pret Perks
Pret Perks is a good core loyalty scheme that is a variant on classic coffee stamps approaches, giving you a treat after 10 visits. The value of the reward can vary but are usually fairly strong, and it’s a nice extra when a visit to Pret is a staple of many office workers.
How we tested Pret Perks
Like many office workers I occasionally will grab lunch and a coffee from Pret when I’m in the office, and so I religiously started using Pret Perks to collect my stamps whilst doing so. I’ve racked up my 10 stars and claimed rewards successfully several times now.
What is Pret Perks?
Pret Perks is a stamp per purchase type loyalty scheme which give you rewards upon making regular visits.
Every time you make a purchase of a value of £1.99 or more you’ll get a star.
On hitting 10 stars you’ll earn a reward – which is an extra item from Pret which is personalised to your preferences.
In practice we’ve generally seen that there’s a 30-day redemption window to use any earned rewards but this doesn’t seem a fixed policy as it’s not mentioned in the Pret Perks T+C’s – regardless, you can see the remaining time to expiry any rewards you’ve earnt in the Pret App.
Bonus Stamps with Club Pret
If you’re a member of the Club Pret drinks subscription service (our review at the link) you can usually earn some additional bonus stars on renewal, but please be aware that what Pret award for this has changed multiple times, so we suggest not treating this as guaranteed and not a fixed amount.
What Rewards Do You Get After 10 Pret Stars?
The perk itself is changeable – but think a small treat, like something with your coffee.
Pret claim to match up your perks with your preferences based on your purchase history to find a perk suitable for you.
Here’s some examples of what we’ve had so far:
- A free barista-made drink
- A sweet treat (like a cookie, croissant, or muffin)
- A packet of popcorn or crisps
- An option to donate to the Pret Foundation
We’d be really interested to hear what other items people have actually got as their Pret Perks and how much variety there is, so please do get in touch letting us know what you’ve had back.
What are the Best Pret Perks Rewards?
On a pure value basis it’s the free barista-made drink that you want to see – especially if you go for one of the more premium options this can have a value of between £4-£5 at city centre Pret a Manger locations.
How to Join the Pret Perks Loyalty Scheme & App
There are two main ways to access Pret Perks. Both of these are accessible through the Pret a Manger website here, where you can also review the terms and conditions of Pret Perks.
Downloading the Pret a Manger App
Downloading the Pret a Manger app is probably the easiest way to access Pret Perks as the QR code is immediately accessible within the app. You’ll need to create an account with Pret a Manger to do this.
Once done, you can also add your Pret Perks QR code to your Apple Wallet.
Are there any other benefits to the Pret a Manger App?
To earn your Pret Perks rewards, you must use the Pret A Manger app (or add the digital loyalty card to your Apple/Google Wallet). The main benefits of the app include:
- Tracking your Stars: You earn one Pret Star for every transaction you make in-store.
- Claiming Rewards: Once you hit 10 Stars, you can select a free perk directly in the app.
- Skip the Queue: The app allows you to order ahead for Click & Collect, saving you time during the busy morning and lunch rushes.
Logging into the Pret a Manger Website:
You can also manage your Pret Perks through the Pret a Manger website – if you log in there on your phone, you can pull up the QR code within your account to scan at the till.
Here’s an example of what that QR code looks like in the Pret App.
Overall Review of Pret Perks
Verdict: Pret Perks is very much a nice to have scheme – small rewards on the your purchases, but worth it because a visit to Pret a Manger is a daily ritual for many office workers who will be buying lunch for there anyhow. It’s really easy to scan the QR code and earn as you go.
We also like that it can be combined with the Club Pret subscription and if you’re a regular user of Pret for your drinks via that, the two together actually be very powerfully rewarding.
We think it’s worth adding this to your phone if likely to be visiting Pret anyhow. The rewards are more “nice to have” and not big enough to go out to your way for a Pret, but every little extra helps!
Advantages
- Easy to use and earn rewards
- Can be combined with Club Pret Subscription
- Rewards personalised to you
Disadvantages
- Value can vary depending on reward, and be lower if not the free coffee.
FAQ’s about Pret Perks
Yes, using Pret Perks is completely free but obviously you’ll have to make some purchases in order to get the benefits!
No, they are entirely separate schemes, although having a Club Pret subscription may get you extra stars at renewal.
At present it appears not from our experience, although there’s no clear statement in the terms and conditions either way.
We’ve found in our practical experience the rewards have usually expired in 30 days, however there is no guidance in the terms and conditions on this.
No, if you buy coffee and lunch together Pret has a strict 1 star per transaction rule. However, you are not limited to earning 1 star in a single day so can make multiple transactions to earn multiple stars.
Other UK Loyalty Schemes
If you’re interested in our pick of the other best loyalty schemes out there, why not look at our guide to the best UK Loyalty Cards and Apps?
Any questions?
We’re really keen to gather more data on how Pret Perks work in practice so please do let us know about your rewards and experiences!
And that’s it!
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