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McDonald's Australia does not publish a standalone refund policy page, your rights come from their Terms & Conditions and the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), which applies to every purchase. McDonald's Australia consumer rights are guaranteed by law, regardless of what any internal policy may state.

When you are eligible for a McDonald's Australia refund:

• Wrong or missing items — If your order was incorrect or items were not included, you are entitled to a remedy under ACL consumer guarantees.
• Food of unacceptable quality — Cold food, stale buns, undercooked items, or food that is unsafe to eat qualifies for a refund or replacement.
• Undelivered McDelivery orders — If a delivery order is never received, a refund applies.
• MyMacca's app order not fulfilled — If your app order was not prepared or provided after payment, you are entitled to a remedy.
• Double-charged or payment errors — Verified billing errors are eligible for a full refund.
• Major failures under ACL — Where food is unsafe to consume or service was fundamentally not provided, you may be entitled to a refund or compensation.
• Minor failures under ACL — For smaller issues (e.g., a single missing item), McDonald's may offer a replacement, re-supply, or refund at their discretion.

When you are not typically eligible:

• Change of mind after preparation — McDonald's does not accept change-of-mind returns once food has been prepared and handed over.
• Third-party delivery orders via Uber Eats or DoorDash — Refunds for these must be pursued through the relevant delivery platform, not McDonald's directly.
• Issues already resolved in-store — If the problem was remedied at the time (e.g., food was replaced), further refund claims are unlikely to be accepted.
• Taste preferences — Complaints based purely on subjective preference do not qualify.

In-Store or Drive-Through Orders

1. Speak to the shift manager immediately — Before leaving the restaurant, ask to speak to a manager. This is the fastest route to resolution. Managers can replace items, remake food, or process a refund on the spot.
2. Keep your receipt — Retain any physical or digital receipt as proof of purchase.
3. State clearly what you want — Ask for a refund, replacement, or voucher. Being specific about your preferred outcome speeds up the process.

MyMacca's App Orders (In-Restaurant Pickup)

1. Cancel before preparation — Use the "Cancel Order" button in your order details within the app, provided the restaurant has not yet started preparing your order.
2. If the order has been prepared or you've left — Contact the restaurant directly by phone or visit in person. Ask to speak to the manager and reference your app order number.
3. For unresolved cases, contact McDonald's Australia customer service:
   
   • Phone: (02) 9875 7100 (Mon–Fri 8am–5:30pm, Sat–Sun 9am–6pm)
   • Email: mcfeedback@au.mcd.com
   • Online form: McDonald's Help & Support

McDelivery Orders (Via MyMacca's App)

1. Call McDelivery Customer Service on 1800 865 214 — available 24/7. This is the dedicated line for delivery orders placed through the MyMacca's app.
2. Alternatively, email mcfeedback@au.mcd.com and include:
   
   • Your order number and date/time of the order
   • Details of what went wrong (missing items, wrong food, undelivered order)
   • Photos where relevant
   • Your preferred resolution (refund, replacement, voucher)
3. McDonald's will review your case and typically responds within a couple of business days. You can also report or cancel a McDelivery order directly online.

Third-Party Delivery Orders (Uber Eats or DoorDash)

• Uber Eats orders: Contact Uber Eats support directly. McDonald's cannot process these refunds.
• DoorDash orders: Contact DoorDash support or call 1800 958 316.

If McDonald's Refuses Your Refund

1. Escalate to McDonald's using the channels above.
2. Lodge a complaint with your state consumer body:
   
   • NSW Fair Trading: 13 32 20
   • Consumer Affairs Victoria: 1300 558 181
   • QLD Office of Fair Trading: 13 74 68
3. Report systemic issues to the ACCC (note: the ACCC does not resolve individual disputes).
4. Consider initiating a credit card chargeback through your bank if the charge was unauthorised or goods/services were not provided.

McDonald's Australia does not publish an official refund processing timeframe on its consumer-facing pages. Based on customer experience data and the channels involved, the following timeframes typically apply:

• In-store cash refund — Immediate
• In-store card refund — Same day (bank processing may add 1–3 business days)
• MyMacca's app order — manager-approved refund — 5–15 business days
• McDelivery — approved via 1800 865 214 — 5–10 business days
• Uncollected ROA (Ready on Arrival) app order — Automatic cancellation; refund within 24–48 hours
• Third-party delivery (Uber Eats / DoorDash) — 1–3 business days via the relevant platform

What slows a refund down:

• Submitting a request without documentation (no order number, no receipt, no photos)
• Contacting the wrong channel. For example, emailing about an Uber Eats order instead of contacting Uber Eats directly
• High-value claims that require additional corporate review
• Public holiday processing delays

What speeds a refund up:

• Raising the issue in-store with the manager before you leave
• Including your order number, receipt, and photos in your first contact
• Calling the McDelivery line (1800 865 214) directly rather than emailing
• Being specific about the resolution you want

McDonald's Australia's Terms & Conditions and customer service responses indicate the following refund methods are available:

• Cash refund — For in-store cash transactions; typically immediate.
• Card reversal — For card and app-based purchases; processed back to the original payment method.
• Replacement meal or item — McDonald's may offer to remake or replace incorrect or substandard food rather than issue a monetary refund, particularly for minor failures.
• Vouchers or promo codes — A common first-offer resolution for delivery and quality complaints, issued via email. Note: some vouchers are restricted to specific store locations.
• MyMacca's app credit — In some cases, particularly for delivery order issues, app credit may be offered as an alternative.

Important: Under the Australian Consumer Law, you have the right to a remedy in a form you choose for major failures. If you are entitled to a monetary refund for a major failure, you are not obligated to accept a voucher. Explicitly request a card refund if that is your preference. Refunds for third-party delivery orders (Uber Eats, DoorDash) must be processed through those platforms. McDonald's cannot refund orders it did not process directly.

• Missing items from McDelivery orders — The most frequently reported issue. Customers order multiple items and receive significantly fewer, then encounter difficulty requesting a refund. McDonald's in-app reporting for missing items is limited, requiring phone or email contact instead. Always photograph your delivery bag contents before consuming food and call 1800 865 214 immediately with your order number and photos.
  
  
• Refund requests declined or ignored — Some customers report that requests submitted via the online form receive no response or are declined without clear explanation. If you have not received a reply within 5 business days, follow up by phone and include your order number in the subject line of any email.
  
  
• Vouchers offered instead of cash refunds — McDonald's frequently resolves delivery and quality complaints with promotional vouchers rather than monetary refunds. For a major ACL failure or a high-value order, politely assert your rights and request a card refund instead.
  
  
• Incorrect escalation for third-party delivery orders — Many customers contact McDonald's about Uber Eats or DoorDash orders and are redirected, creating delays. Always check which platform you ordered through before raising a complaint. Uber Eats and DoorDash handle their own disputes independently.
  
  
• App order charged but not fulfilled — Customers occasionally report being charged through the MyMacca's app for an order that was never prepared. If payment processes but no order is ready, contact the store manager directly and retain your app order confirmation as proof.
  
  Cold or substandard food treated as a minor failure — Some customers report being offered nothing, or only a partial replacement, when food quality is poor. Under the ACL, food that is genuinely unsafe to consume (e.g., undercooked meat) constitutes a major failure. Document with photos and escalate if your refund is refused.