Krispy Kreme revamps its rewards - here is how to get a dozen free donuts

Krispy Kreme has revamped its Rewards program - and to celebrate they are giving away 12 free donuts.

The company says the change makes it faster for members to earn and easier to redeem free donuts and beverages. 

To mark the relaunch, Krispy Kreme is giving all Rewards members a free Original Glazed dozen - including new members who join between up until May 11. 

All members will also get a dozen days of deals, including free doughnuts and coffee, until May 11.   

All members also get a dozen days of deals, including free doughnuts and coffee, until May 11

Plus Rewards members will get additional personalized perks, including a free treat on their birthday, opportunities to try limited-time products for free, and double points for celebrating their anniversary month. 

How earning points has changed

Krispy Kreme Rewards members will now earn 10 points for every $1 spent.

Ppints can be redeemed for more items, including single, three-pack, six-pack and a dozen doughnuts, as well as coffees and hot chocolates.

In the previous version of the rewards program, members would receive a credit for each purchase of a doughnut, dozen doughnuts and coffee – 12 credits being required to redeem one of each specific item for free. 

In the new Krispy Kreme Rewards, members can apply their points to any reward. 

How to sign up to new Rewards - and get free 12 free donuts 

New customers can sign up for Rewards by in the Krispy Kreme app and or by visiting its website to create an account.

Existing rewards members should use their current rewards log-in to sign into their new account. 

Earned rewards will transfer to the new program. 

Members will receive bonus points for every visit made in the last year to jump-start their progress on the new program.

All Rewards members get a free Original Glazed dozen - including new members who join by May 11. 

Current members will receive their free dozen after April 30 - when the deal started. So they should have the deal appear in the app.