diff --git a/models/res_partner.py b/models/res_partner.py
index 644aa56..321b33c 100644
--- a/models/res_partner.py
+++ b/models/res_partner.py
@@ -22,8 +22,13 @@ class ResPartner(models.Model):
     @api.model
     def _load_pos_data_domain(self, data, config):
         domain = super()._load_pos_data_domain(data, config)
-        # OR together the standard POS loaded partners (cashier, active orders) with all individual loyalty members
-        return ['|'] + domain + ['&', ('is_company', '=', False), ('loyalty_card_ids', '!=', False)]
+        # Limit initial load of extra loyalty members to 200 to ensure fast POS startup (1-2 seconds)
+        loyalty_members = self.search(
+            [('is_company', '=', False), ('loyalty_card_ids', '!=', False)],
+            limit=200,
+            order='write_date desc'
+        )
+        return ['|'] + domain + [('id', 'in', loyalty_members.ids)]
 
     @api.model
     def _load_pos_data_fields(self, config):