pointrot

/ˈpɔɪntˌrɒt/nounVerified New

The silent expiry of loyalty points, miles, and cashback balances that were accumulated but never spent.

Statements announce the lapse in small print; the balance reaches zero while its owner intends to spend it "next trip". Pointrot is the default outcome of every rewards programme, which is why the rewards are offered.

Etym. — point + rot — value decaying in storage.

Novelty check: NEW · checked 2026-11-08

review evidence: wordstoreview/review-batch-3-05-money.md

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