How can I use or manage Target GiftCards?

How can I use or manage Target GiftCards?

  • Target GiftCards can be redeemed, for all or part of their value, anywhere in a Target store or on Target.com. 
    • Target GiftCards can be used:
      • To purchase alcohol and other restricted items
      • At Starbucks within Target stores
      • At Target Café
      • At CVS Pharmacy within Target stores 
      • In-store at Target Optical (Target GiftCards cannot be used for online purchases with Target Optical.)
    • Target GiftCards cannot be used:
      • To make Target Circle™ Card payment(s) 
      • To purchase Visa®, Mastercard®, or American Express® gift cards
      • To purchase iTunes gift cards.
      • To purchase specialty gift cards (gaming, restaurants, etc.)
      • To purchase Target GiftCards
      • At Minute Clinics within Target stores
      • Online at Target Optical (Target GiftCards can be used for in-store purchases with Target Optical.)
  • Target.com is designed to accept up to 10 Target GiftCards per order as payment at checkout. 
  • Target GiftCards will always be used as first type of tender before charging a credit/debit card. 
  • Target GiftCards don’t expire, and don’t lose value over time, even if this is printed on gift card. 
  • A Target.com account is required to access and redeem email and mobile (text) gift cards in store or online purchases. 
  • Target GiftCards require an access number to redeem the gift card funds in store or on Target.com. 
  • Gift cards must have barcodes that are scannable in order to redeem in a Target store.   

Adding a Gift Card
  • Target App: 
    1. Access your Target account in the Target App.
    2. Select the Wallet tab.
    3. Select Add within the GiftCard section.
    4. Select Add Gift Card
    5. Scan the Target barcode on the back of the Target GiftCard or input the gift card number and the access code to add it to your account. On your physical Target GiftCard, these numbers can be found by gently removing the silver strip on the back of your gift card.
  • Target.com: 
    1. Access your Target account on Target.com.
    2. Navigate to your Account/Name.
    3. Select Gift cards.
    4. Select Save a new gift card or the + sign.
    5. Input the Gift card # and Access code to add it to your account. On your physical Target GiftCard, these numbers can be found by gently removing the silver strip on the back of your gift card.

Promotional Target GiftCards Combining Feature
  • If you receive a promotional gift card on a Target.com order, the gift card should be automatically added to your account.
  • If you don't see the promotional gift card in your account, you can select Access my gift card in the email you received in the order to add it to your account.
  • Non-promotional gift cards that are saved to the Wallet are unable to be combined.

Using a Gift Card Stored in Account
  • In Target store: 
    1. From within the Target App, select the Wallet tab. 
    2. Select Gift cards
    3. Select which gift cards you want to use. 
    4. Select Save
    5. The payment sheet will close, and your selected gift cards will be displayed on the Wallet screen below the barcode. 
    6. Scan your barcode and your selected gift cards will apply.
  • On Target.com:
    1. Access your Target account on Target.com.
    2. Navigate to Checkout.
    3. Select I'm ready to checkout.
    4. In the Gift Cards section, select Add or toggle on the gift card you want to apply to the order. 
      • You can apply up to 10 Target GiftCards to an order.
    5. After making your selections, complete your checkout. Your selected gift cards will be applied to your purchase.


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