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Target Credit Card
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TD Bank
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Editor’s Take
John Kiernan, Credit Card Editor
Jan 15, 2021
Review: Target Credit Card
The Target REDcard is a must-have for Target regulars and one of the best store credit cards on the market. Its generous rewards will save you a bundle on every Target purchase. There are no fees to worry about. And it’s available to everyone but folks with bad credit or very little credit experience.
Target Credit Card Review Highlights:
Target Credit Card Review Highlights:
- Save 5% on most Target purchases. The Target Store Credit Card, also known as the REDcard, gives cardholders an indefinite 5% off sale on pretty much everything except pharmacy purchases, gift cards, wireless protection plans and a few other items. That’s a great deal, with the potential to save you hundreds of dollars per year, if Target is one of your favorite stores.
- Don’t worry about yearly fees. The Target REDcard doesn’t charge an annual fee, which always makes it easier to justify opening a credit card just for purchases at a single store. This also saves you $18.3 compared to the average credit card, according to WalletHub’s latest Credit Card Landscape Report.
- Enjoy 30 extra days for returns. Simply having a Target Credit Card gives you 30 extra days to return purchases for a refund, on top of each item’s standard return window. That extra time could be a life-saver for someone with a busy schedule.
- Get free shipping from Target.com. The Target REDcard makes it easier to shop online, thanks to the free standard shipping it gives you on all Target.com orders. So as long as you don’t need something at the last minute, you won’t have to pay extra for doing your shopping from home with a Target Card.
- Qualify with even “fair” credit. You only need “fair” credit to qualify for the Target RED Credit Card, which means it’s possible to get approved with a credit score of just 620. You can see if you’re in the ballpark by checking your credit score for free on WalletHub.
Jan 15, 2021
Target Credit Card's Rewards
- Save 5% at Target & Target.com each day.
- Save 5% when you use your REDcard at any in-store Starbucks location, Target Subscriptions, Specialty gift cards, Top deals, Clearance, Shipt and Drive Up service.
- Free 2-day shipping on hundreds of thousands of items at Target.com. Some market exclusions apply.
- Extended returns for 30 extra days at Target or Target.com.
- Exclusive extras, including special items, offers & 10% off coupon on your REDcard anniversary.
Target Credit Card's Key APRs & Fees
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Purchase Intro APR
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Transfer Intro APR
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Regular APR
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| Not Offered | Balance Transfers Not Allowed | 22.9% (V) |
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Purchase Intro APR
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Not Offered |
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Transfer Intro APR
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Balance Transfers Not Allowed |
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Regular APR
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22.9% (V) |
| ANNUAL FEE |
$0 |
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Target Credit Card's Additional Info
| MAX LATE FEE |
$40 |
|---|---|
| MAX OVERLIMIT FEE |
None |
| MAX PENALTY APR |
None |
| GRACE PERIOD |
25 days |
| ONLINE RESPONSE |
No |
| CASH ADVANCE APR |
N/A |
| CASH ADVANCE FEE |
N/A |
| FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE |
N/A |
| SMART CHIP |
Yes, chip-and-PIN |
- Access your Target Credit Card - check your credit card account balance, make a payment, and review past statements.
- Last updated on 1/15/2021
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How do I make a payment on my Target RED Card? Reply 13
@stillwater
The most straightforward way to make a Target Credit Card payment is online. Log in here and select "Pay Now." As long as you make your payment before 5 p.m. Central Standard Time, it will post the same day.
You can also make a payment by calling 800-659-2396. Follow the automated prompts or ask to speak with a Target guest services representative. Your payment will post to your account within two business days.
You can pay your credit card in person at any Target store, too. Visit the Guest Service Counter, and have your billing statement or Target credit card ready, so the attendant can look up your account number.
Lastly, you can make a Target Credit Card payment by mail. Send your payment to: Target Card Services / P.O. Box 660170 / Dallas, TX 75266-0170.
Ways to Make a Target REDCard Bill Payment:
- Online. Log in to your Target account on the website and click “Pay Now.”
- Over the phone. Call 800-659-2396 and follow the prompts to make a payment.
- In a Target store. Bring your billing statement to the Guest Service Counter.
- By mail. Send a check and your payment coupon to: Target Card Services / P.O. Box 660170 / Dallas, TX 75266-0170.
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How do I apply for the Target Credit Card? Reply 10
WalletHub
@WalletHub
You can apply for the Target credit card online or in any Target store, at the customer service counter. At the store, you will need one piece of identification. You can choose one option from the following: your driver’s license, state ID or military ID.
You can locate a nearby Target here. If you qualify, you may be instantly approved -- otherwise, if further verification is needed, you should receive a decision in the mail within 7-10 business days. If you’re approved, your card will be mailed in another 7-10 business days.
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Where can I check my Target Credit Card balance? Reply 6339
WalletHub
@WalletHub
The easiest way to check your Target Credit Card balance is to enroll in online banking here.
You can also call Target's customer service at: 888.755.5856 . Hope this helps.
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You can also call Target's customer service at: 888.755.5856 . Hope this helps.
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How can I check my Target Credit Card application status? Reply 11
Susan Romero
@susansssss6
To check on the status of your Target Credit Card application, call 800-424-6888.
It may take up to 10 days to get a decision on your application. Once approved, you'll get your card, agreement and any welcome materials in the mail within seven to 10 business days.
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How can I get a Target Red Card credit limit increase? Reply 5734
WalletHub
@WalletHub
Your best bet to get a Target credit card credit limit increase would be to call customer service at 888.755.5856 and ask if you are eligible for a credit line increase.
You can get some really useful tips about making your case here.
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How do I cancel my Target Red Card? Reply 4
Will Beckford
@will_beckford
To cancel your Target credit card call 800-591-3869.
Wade through the automated list until you are directed to a customer service representative. They’ll then be able to cancel the account for you.
There is no way to cancel your account online.
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What's the Target Credit Card APR? Reply 2
FRANKIE SOLOMON
@solosolosolo
The Target credit card interest rate is 25.15% (V). It applies to balance you carry from one month to another, as there is no 0% APR for this card right now.
It's a hefty interest rate when you compare it to other cards available on the market. So if you have at least good credit, you can find far better deals for everyday shopping out there.
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How can I activate my Target REDcard? Reply 5
WalletHub
@WalletHub
You can activate your Target REDcard online or over the phone, by calling 1-800-424-6888.
You will need to enter your card number, your first and last name, the last four digits of your SSN, your ZIP code and the three-digit security code from the back of your card.
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How can I get pre-approved for the Target Credit Card? Reply 2
Maxine Phillips
@maxine_phillips
You cannot get pre-approved for the Target Credit Card, and neither can you pre-qualify.
It’s not hard to get approved for this store card, since it only requires a fair (640+) credit score. But make sure you qualify for it. An application will result in a hard pull on your credit report, lowering your credit score for a short period of time.
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Can you buy gift cards with a Target Red Card? Reply 2
William Drake
@will_drake
You can use your Target Red Card to buy third-party gift cards from Target or target.com.
However, Target and Visa gift cards can not be purchased with a Target Red Card. You will need a regular debit card, check or simply cash for those.
It's important to know that discount does not work on gift cards, nor does the Target Red Card’s 5%.
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Jan 10, 2021
Below is the email I received from target red card. I entered a new bank account to pay my red card and I messed up a number, so it was returned. I figured since it was my 1st issue that they would waive the $29 fee with no problem. The 5 managers I spoke with (all at different times) all said they can’t wait the fee and that’s their policy. They would not transfer me to anyone above them and told me the Only way I can connect with somebody at their corporate office is by writing a letter. They also didn’t care that I was canceling my card and going to shop elsewhere. Worst Service EVER! ARCHIVED RE: Transactions Jan 07, 2021 Hello Rachel, We're sorry to hear that you weren't able to receive the help you needed when you called us. After reviewing your account, we found that your bank returned the recent payment of $121 payment because the bank account saved online was deemed as an invalid bank account. Your RedCard account was charged a fee due to this returned payment. We're sorry, but we’re unable to remove the returned payment fee from your account. We understand that this may not be the outcome you were looking for, but we hope you understand that we must remain consistent with our credit policies, in fairness to all our accountholders. Unfortunately, we're unable to arrange for a phone call to you through an online message request. We're sorry for any disappointment. Thank you for taking the time to contact us through Manage My RedCard. Sincerely, Target Card Services, servicer to TD Bank USA, N.A.… show more
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Jan 08, 2021
After about a year of having the card Target decided to lower my credit card limit from $1,000 to $500 without any explanation or warning. My highest balance was $34 which was paid before interest could accrue. WHY??
Oct 02, 2020
After 2.5 years of making ongoing, on time, DOUBLE monthly payments... NEVER EVEN ONE LATE PAYMENT... This card arbitrarily lowered my $2,600 credit limit to $600.... NO WARNING, NOTHING.... My balance at the time was only $530, it had NEVER been higher than $700....
So, imagine, it SIGNIFICANTLY lowered my available credit & immediately raised my usage percentage...
ALL because a medical billing company FAILED to bill my secondary insurance, they ERRONEOUSLY flagged my credit score with a collection and despite having called them TWICE within the last 4 mos, with my secondary insurance information, they FAILED to run my secondary insurance... It took me opening a dispute for them to FINALLY charge my medical insurance and erase this garbage from my credit score... Jerks!! They are playing with people's livleyhood!
Despite calling target MULTIPLE times and asking them to look at my credit report, again, to see the change they informed me it was an irreversible change and they would not be looking into my claim, period done.
They said they will review my credit score in the future... One of their reasons were "credit history not long enough" LOL.... they gave me $2600 2.5 yrs ago, but 2.5 yrs later, my credit history is too short? Really...? Sounds real smart...
I'm done with ?, the only reason I went there was because I had their credit card
.... And after seeing how they treat their LOYAL CUSTOMERS with not even one late payment in 2.5 yrs, I'm done shopping there! I promised them in the phone I would pay my balance due and be done with them... Buh bye, Target!!… show more
So, imagine, it SIGNIFICANTLY lowered my available credit & immediately raised my usage percentage...
ALL because a medical billing company FAILED to bill my secondary insurance, they ERRONEOUSLY flagged my credit score with a collection and despite having called them TWICE within the last 4 mos, with my secondary insurance information, they FAILED to run my secondary insurance... It took me opening a dispute for them to FINALLY charge my medical insurance and erase this garbage from my credit score... Jerks!! They are playing with people's livleyhood!
Despite calling target MULTIPLE times and asking them to look at my credit report, again, to see the change they informed me it was an irreversible change and they would not be looking into my claim, period done.
They said they will review my credit score in the future... One of their reasons were "credit history not long enough" LOL.... they gave me $2600 2.5 yrs ago, but 2.5 yrs later, my credit history is too short? Really...? Sounds real smart...
I'm done with ?, the only reason I went there was because I had their credit card
.... And after seeing how they treat their LOYAL CUSTOMERS with not even one late payment in 2.5 yrs, I'm done shopping there! I promised them in the phone I would pay my balance due and be done with them... Buh bye, Target!!… show more
Sep 24, 2020
Verified Customer
Love my RedCard! Applied a year ago with a CL of $500. After a few months it was increased to $700. I use it regularly and pay it off each month. Target is an excellent company. I don't work there but have friends who have and they give the company rave reviews.
Sep 20, 2020
Careful, this caused me 70pts on my credit score. Reported a missed payment to the credit bureaus on $25 bill. This was in March. I was sidetracked by spending my grandmothers last week with her and the emergence of a global pandemic. I have twice explained and submitted a request for review - but they are not going to help. The 5% savings at target sure had cost me a lot with my credit. Beware - this is the only card I have ever gotten a late payment on and with it being a balance at $25 it is extremely frustrating. Check the recent ratings looks like in the last year this card has gotten really BAD!!!… show more
Sep 17, 2020
Verified Customer
Second payment to these leeches, made on time (actually early,) on my next statement, there's a 29.00 return fee. What? Called them, and got exactly nowhere. Not our fault, TFB. I have NEVER had a late payment, on this or any other credit card. Will pay off the 121.00 balance at the minimum, then destroy the card. Will not ever shop at Target again.
Sep 04, 2020
HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!! Will destroy this card! Not worth the hassle! They do not care if you were burned by Shipt, robbed for over $50 in merchandise. Cancelled service last day. Was STILL charged $99 for the annual fee. Notified them I did NOT want their shitty plan Immediately, THAT DAY!!!! Was told that charge would not go through, would be removed. Nope. Had to make 6 calls over 5 days. Transferred and put on hold multiple times by idiots who "did not know how to handle this situation". F****n morons! Stay away from this card! Stick with Visa who protects and looks out for the customer! Still, to date and at the moment, ON HOLD and NO REFUND! Next, reporting to BBB and Ripoffreport.com.… show more
Aug 05, 2020
Verified Customer
I’ve never had a problem with payments or reporting. I got the card last October and am still stuck at a 1,000 credit limit. I use my red card almost every day for something and pay my statements in full every month, but still no CLI.
Jul 29, 2020
On time paying customer for over 20 years. Received one credit line increase within the first five years. Good credit and never late on payments; never extended an increase. No real advantage to the card.
Jun 17, 2020
Every now and then Target will refuse to accept your username and password when you try to login and make a payment. They'll ask you ridiculous security questions and the answers you provide are case sensitive. This was my case on TWO separate occasions while working out of town and trying to log in and make a payment on small ($40) balances. The answers to my security questions didn't jive therefore they wanted me to enter my credit card number to reset those questions. There's absolutely no reason to take my Target card out of town for work so that meant I wasn't able to make a payment. Yes both occasions I was out of town on the due date. It should have simply accepted my username and password. And they do NOT follow the practice of some other store credit cards where you can go into the store and make a payment with your name and other identifying info. It's like they want you to miss your payment. Today was the last straw. They refused to waive a $28 late fee on a $40 balance so I called to cancel my account. After explaining all of this to some foreign lady she asked me why I wanted to close my account LOL. Just because she sounded different shouldn't mean her brain works different. She waved the late fee last time but not this time. She couldn't close the account so she had to send me to another department. I explained the same scenario and told her the headache isn't worth it. Despite having $8K on my credit cards with $17K in total credit lines, Wells Fargo just approved me for a propel American Express with a $3,500 credit line so obviously I don't need this Target card. It was saving me 5% but I still opted to use my Chase Visa recently on my 55" smart TV at Target because it offers an additional two year warranty on purchases.… show more
Apr 26, 2020
If you're looking for a company that couldn't care less about protecting the security of its customers, Target is the company for you! Somebody got hold of my name and address, and attempted to open six separate Target related credit cards under my name. Numerous attempts to resolve the issue, and many hours on hold in doing so, all verified as fraud by their customer service department when I finally got through. Requested written correspondence confirming accounts had been deleted, but only one out of six (that I know of) has been resolved. I asked that my home address be deleted/blocked, but was told, "we can't do that".
I even sent a detailed email to these fine Target corporate folks, and other than what seemed like an auto reply saying "we'll respond soon" with no contact info whatsoever, not a single response from ANY of these Target executives:
[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
Want a bull's eye on your forehead when somebody tries to commit credit card fraud? Target is is your company of choice!… show more
I even sent a detailed email to these fine Target corporate folks, and other than what seemed like an auto reply saying "we'll respond soon" with no contact info whatsoever, not a single response from ANY of these Target executives:
[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
Want a bull's eye on your forehead when somebody tries to commit credit card fraud? Target is is your company of choice!… show more
Apr 06, 2020
Verified Customer
Does target not give CLI's?!?!I opened my account in June 2019,I made all my payments on time and in full,yet I'm still stuck at the same measly $300 credit limit and there is nowhere online on the account page to request a CLI. Ridiculous!!!
11/11/20
hahaha i've had $200 (most of my credit cards are at $10+ limit) and for 2 years its been at $200
Mar 19, 2020
Horrible never got the red card... charging me late fees.. they do not care about you ! Worse credit card I’ve ever applied for! It’s ridiculous. I hope you never apply this card because it would ruin your credit baddddd
Mar 02, 2020
Asked for too much verification of my identity like a copy of my Social Security card and a copy of a utility bill faxed to them. Too much leg work for a card and they don't even tell you they need this extra stuff till after you apply so you have this hard pull on your credit and don't get approved for a card until you fully verify your identity by giving them info that can be used by anyone who has access to that info by fax that can be used to steal your identity. I have a Best buy visa, a Citi double cash and PayPal MasterCard with 2 percent cashback on the ladder two rewards card. I never had to do that extra leg work before and I have a FICO score in the 750s. Hard pass on this card.… show more
Feb 19, 2020
Closing my account with them soon. I make a payment days before it’s due and they still charge me late fees. They’ve even charged me double late fees, even after making a payment ($76 in fees). I’ve called and complained and they tell me there’s nothing they can do about it. I’ve paid Ofer $150 in late fees, in the last few months, when my payments are clearly being made. Paid my card off and will be closing the account soon. Awful customer service.… show more
12/24/20
I suggest just not using it because canceling credit cards with lower credit score for a bit.
05/17/20
Which card is this? Please tell me so I don’t apply. If you are saying you pay your bill and it post by or before the due date then they cannot charge late fees per terms and conditions. I’m sure if this is true there has to be a way for you to go above them and get all of these late fees refunded.
Feb 15, 2020
Verified Customer
Online management is terrible. I set up an auto payment and they couldn’t find the account. So I was charged $30 for the Payment return. When I went online to check out what went wrong I couldn’t find the account It have been deleted!!!!! They have no back up they can’t proved any information !!!! I end up paying 30$ when didn’t know what happened. I have been a customer for 3 years with no issues ever. They refused and did not care at all. Don't let the 5% trick you, their stuff is already marked up. Very very disappointed… show more
Feb 15, 2020
Credit karma reported me as 30 days past due and charged $69 in fees when I never missed a payment. I've gone to the store and they can not help me. It also shows over the limit by $79which can't be possible either because I had $100 available credit
Feb 06, 2020
Verified Customer
I had this card since 1997. I had a dispute with a merchant and their policy to dispute my charge was beyond ridiculous. I can't believe they would treat a customer of so many years like they need prove the charge should be disputed in such a manner. All the years I have held the card this was my first dispute and the last one. I closed my account and will never use them again.
Jan 31, 2020
I had this card for several years without problems. Suddenly in the last few months all hell broke loose. My account was locked, my passwords didn't work, my payments were rejected. Finally, I got so frustrated with this company that I told them to close the account. I also don't need or want these problems, like another reviewer said. The representative said I had paid my whole balance. Then two months later I got a letter in the mail stating I was past due. I called the 800 number and it took me almost twenty minutes. Just to pay a bill, you have to provide a checking account and routing number. Debit cards are not offered by phone. These people don't communicate, they don't care and they are the worst I've ever dealt with. I have accounts with several other banks and have no issues. I also am just not going to bother going to the store anymore. There are other options, clearly the quality I thought that was there, is not. Goodbye Target!… show more
Dec 31, 2019
Verified Customer
I have had my Target RedCard for 7 months now. I have NEVER missed a payment with them. I have also NEVER had a payment returned to them for any reason. I ALWAYS pay my balance down to 20% EVERY MONTH. I paid it this December 17th, and the payment cleared my bank on December 18th. They REFUSE to post it to my available credit. It is not like I need it, or at this point would use it. However, there is NO REASON that they should be holding my payment hostage. My e-mails to them and phone calls have all gone with BS excuses. Now they want me to call my bank on a conference call with them. This is ridiculous to say the least. I will be paying off this card this month, and never using it again.… show more
09/07/20
I just had the same issue, it took 16 days for my payment to show in my available credit. They wanted me to do a 3-way call with my bank as well. I refused and wrote an email to the Target CEO and the TD Bank CEO. It's ridiculous how long they hold a payment.
04/11/20
I had the same issue with them. The customer service lady said, “ it was because I made two payments in one month.” She asked if I would do a conference call with my bank and I told her he’ll no I have to verify my account info when talking to my back. I think most of the calls are coming from another country, because I never can understand what they are saying. I think Target has lower their standards as a company now and I don’t trust them at all. I will be closing this account.… show more
Nov 15, 2019
Verified Customer
I was charged by Target for a return payment fee ($28.00) and called into Target Customer Service who said the payment was withdrawn from an old bank account. I let them know that the account it was withdrawn from had been closed almost a year and I had made subsequent payments on my Target credit card multiple times from the correct/active bank account. They could not tell me why the payment was drawn from my old bank account. The Supervisor I spoke with asked that I log into my account to delete the old bank account - when I logged in and told her it was already removed, she told me that they had removed it already for me. I asked how I could be refunded the return payment fee and she said that it could only be removed if it was a processing error on their end. They were not able to tell me why this didn't constitute as a processing error or why it had been withdrawn from an old account. Since they were not able to refund the return payment fee, I elected to cancel my credit card immediately.… show more
Sep 06, 2019
I was really excited about the Target Red Card when I first signed up. I liked the idea of getting a high value coupon and 5% back on my purchases. When I first signed up at the desk, I used a check from a joint account with my mom that I didn't realize she had closed. Although the account was closed, they apparently didn't have any way to check that right away and went ahead and let me make purchases. I made 4 purchases right away, needing 4 receipts for different reasons. I soon got a bill in the mail with penalty fees for each of the 4 purchases, doubling the amount I had spent in the store. They would only waive the fees one transaction, even though all purchases were made on the same day immediately after signing up for the card. Up until now, I have been a frequent shopper at Target but I plan on spending my money elsewhere.… show more
05/17/20
Was this the target red DEBIT card because I’m trying to understand how you opened an account to use for purchases but still used a check from a closed account to pay for it. Am I reading that wrong? If I’m not then the two respondents above are correct the bank that owns the target cards could have charged you with fraud and you were lucky you were only made to pay penalties.
04/11/20
How would you not know if a checking account is closed? It sounds like you knew what you were doing and who gets approved for a card and use it four times in one day!! You should have been charged with fraud, because you knew what you were doing. Get out of this forum complaining about a company, when you committed fraud.
11/12/19
That is your fault! You have responsibility to read to understand the do and don't of any credit card! Also your fault for not maintaining a checking account that is in your name! They should of got you for Fraud!
May 30, 2019
I had target credit card since for 5 year. My available limit went from $500 to $9k. I had payment returned because their website defaulted to the wrong bank account on my profile. They did not want to take responsibility for it and would not credit me $30 payment return fee that I was charged. Any company I know offers courtesy fee removal at least once a year. Target will not do it even once in 5 years! I will be looking for more friendly credit card now.… show more
Mar 25, 2019
I’ve had my card since 2015 with a $300 cL but with consistent use I’m at $2600.00 now.. As Walmart lowered my limit when I got into a financial jam in 2017, I paid all my cards off in 2018 and noticed Target was the only card that didn’t lower my CL or give me any trouble at all! I grocery shop with it and buy electronics as I need them... Great card to have for household needs!… show more
Feb 16, 2019
They neglected to send a statement in Nov and Dec 2018, I finally figured something was wrong when the card was declined. I immediately paid the amount in full, but not before they reported the account delinquent and took 80 points off my credit score. Apparently, they changed their system in Sep 2018 and this is a common complain on other forums.
Feb 15, 2019
DO **NOT** Get the TARGET RedCard!
Target "National Bank" is a cancer on the Target brand name and needs to be abolished. It's much more harsh, impersonal, inflexible, and conservative than any of the huge national bank conglomerates. They don't care about their customers and are all about making a buck off your back.
(1) Target "pushes" this credit card through it's employees at point-of-sale and they resent being harassessed for not "selling" enough cards. Check the online blogs including at 'ihatetarget.com'.
(2) Customers are being pushed into applying for this card at point-of-sale and tempted with immediate 'savings' on their purchase. Standing at a cash register with people lined up behind you is not the time to be deciding if you want to apply for a credit card and the implications of that!!
(3) I applied at the register for my 5% savings but the application would not allow me to list my (correct) PO Box since I travel for business and don't want my mail sitting curbside for days. I had to list my street address (which only gets junk mail.) My first mistake, I admit. I should not even have applied but they put me on the spot.
(4) My bill got mixed in with other mail and I missed making my payment. Yes, my mistake, but an honest mistake. As soon as I became aware of it, I paid the amount in full, not just the minimum due.
(5) Due to the honest misunderstanding, I asked to have late charges and/or interest credited to my account as a one-time courtesy, since I don't make a habit of being an irresponsible borrower. They refused. They reported me 30-days late on my payment to credit bureau.
(6) I used the card more over a period of a couple of years to show I was responsible.
(7) After a few years, I asked them to give me a good faith removal of that 30-day late payment. They refused. I asked again after several months, by elevating to a higher level (VP). They refused. *Note: Statistics show the majority of customers who ask for a reversal of late charges, interest, or dropping of late payment reports succeed, especially on the first offense. Most stores know people are human, they sometimes make mistakes, and they shouldn't be beat over the head for a late payment for the SEVEN YEARS it takes to fall off their credit reports. Not Target. They will take every opportunity to make every penny they can off every customer from interest and fees to make up for that 5% they pay out. Not good for business or for customer relations, but they don't care about you. It's all about the almighty dollar with them.
(8) I proceeded to boycott Target fpr several years. They threatened to close my card from disuse and finally closed it.
I'm coming up on the end of my seven-year late payment sentence. It really doesn't affect my credit much at this point, but it annoys me that they continue to hold it over me. They lost a long-time customer for life over their foolish "REDCARD" program.… show more
Target "National Bank" is a cancer on the Target brand name and needs to be abolished. It's much more harsh, impersonal, inflexible, and conservative than any of the huge national bank conglomerates. They don't care about their customers and are all about making a buck off your back.
(1) Target "pushes" this credit card through it's employees at point-of-sale and they resent being harassessed for not "selling" enough cards. Check the online blogs including at 'ihatetarget.com'.
(2) Customers are being pushed into applying for this card at point-of-sale and tempted with immediate 'savings' on their purchase. Standing at a cash register with people lined up behind you is not the time to be deciding if you want to apply for a credit card and the implications of that!!
(3) I applied at the register for my 5% savings but the application would not allow me to list my (correct) PO Box since I travel for business and don't want my mail sitting curbside for days. I had to list my street address (which only gets junk mail.) My first mistake, I admit. I should not even have applied but they put me on the spot.
(4) My bill got mixed in with other mail and I missed making my payment. Yes, my mistake, but an honest mistake. As soon as I became aware of it, I paid the amount in full, not just the minimum due.
(5) Due to the honest misunderstanding, I asked to have late charges and/or interest credited to my account as a one-time courtesy, since I don't make a habit of being an irresponsible borrower. They refused. They reported me 30-days late on my payment to credit bureau.
(6) I used the card more over a period of a couple of years to show I was responsible.
(7) After a few years, I asked them to give me a good faith removal of that 30-day late payment. They refused. I asked again after several months, by elevating to a higher level (VP). They refused. *Note: Statistics show the majority of customers who ask for a reversal of late charges, interest, or dropping of late payment reports succeed, especially on the first offense. Most stores know people are human, they sometimes make mistakes, and they shouldn't be beat over the head for a late payment for the SEVEN YEARS it takes to fall off their credit reports. Not Target. They will take every opportunity to make every penny they can off every customer from interest and fees to make up for that 5% they pay out. Not good for business or for customer relations, but they don't care about you. It's all about the almighty dollar with them.
(8) I proceeded to boycott Target fpr several years. They threatened to close my card from disuse and finally closed it.
I'm coming up on the end of my seven-year late payment sentence. It really doesn't affect my credit much at this point, but it annoys me that they continue to hold it over me. They lost a long-time customer for life over their foolish "REDCARD" program.… show more
Feb 06, 2019
They accepted my online application for Target credit card. After waiting nearly 3 weeks to recieve credit card In mail and register card online Suprise!, I can't use card or register it. After calling customer support, they said they needed more verification and I would have to fax them the front and back of my ID and social security card, plus utility or bank statement. After a long hassle they wouldn't accept my bank statement. Customer support is horrible and useless. Stay far away from Target credit card!… show more
Nov 10, 2018
They do not care about the customers and are unwilling to work with you. I had a situation that I would have liked for someone to at least show concern and look at the details. They did not and unfortunately, I had decided to close my account.
Aug 30, 2018
Have had no problems, they upped my limit from $2500 to $9000, who spends 9 grand at Target? My top balance was probably only $50. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Aug 24, 2018
Credit Line Increases and MasterCard Conversion
Target does NOT issue a MasterCard as an initial credit card. I've been mining my REDcard in hopes of having it converted to a MasterCard. I use it every week for simple needed purchases; groceries, toiletries, household items, etc., usually $10 - $30. I make purchases in-store, online for store pick-up, and online for home delivery (for moderate purchases that qualify for FREE shipping). I payoff my transactions online or in-store as soon as they post.
Thirteen months fresh out of a BK7 I applied for a REDcard and was approved with an $800 credit line. At four months I received a credit line increase (CLI) to $1,400, at nine months a CLI to $2,700, and at 11 months a CLI to $9,000!
One week after my 11 month CLI and statement cycle I received the letter I was hoping for. Target is converting my store REDcard to a MasterCard! From day one for 11 months I've been grooming this account in hopes of conversion, it will convert at 12 months of billing.
In addition to the already instant savings of 5% on every purchase, the REDcard MasterCard is now offering 2% Rewards on gas, dining, and travel purchases as well as 1% on everything else. Rewards are issued annually in the form of a Target store gift card.
FICO scores at conversion avg. 670, income $94K… show more
Target does NOT issue a MasterCard as an initial credit card. I've been mining my REDcard in hopes of having it converted to a MasterCard. I use it every week for simple needed purchases; groceries, toiletries, household items, etc., usually $10 - $30. I make purchases in-store, online for store pick-up, and online for home delivery (for moderate purchases that qualify for FREE shipping). I payoff my transactions online or in-store as soon as they post.
Thirteen months fresh out of a BK7 I applied for a REDcard and was approved with an $800 credit line. At four months I received a credit line increase (CLI) to $1,400, at nine months a CLI to $2,700, and at 11 months a CLI to $9,000!
One week after my 11 month CLI and statement cycle I received the letter I was hoping for. Target is converting my store REDcard to a MasterCard! From day one for 11 months I've been grooming this account in hopes of conversion, it will convert at 12 months of billing.
In addition to the already instant savings of 5% on every purchase, the REDcard MasterCard is now offering 2% Rewards on gas, dining, and travel purchases as well as 1% on everything else. Rewards are issued annually in the form of a Target store gift card.
FICO scores at conversion avg. 670, income $94K… show more
09/17/18
Not sure why they said they are converting mine later this month. Nothing yet though.
Jul 13, 2018
OK so each month I pay my balance due in full, but then at the end of the billing cycle they charge interest on the amount you totaled that cycle, regardless of if you paid it off or not. So I have been charged a fee and taken a hit to my credit score because after paying for the TOTAL AMOUNT due, I get a $1 interest fee, and they don't tell you that, so you unknowingly get a late payment fine on your little dollar balance and now you owe $25. It's happened to me twice now. I'm not sure how they come up with the amount but I wish I could make one payment and trust that I won't get hidden charges. I'm really over it.… show more
Jun 20, 2018
Up until now, I'd probably have given this card 4 stars. It does provide good discounts at Target. However, after being a longtime loyal customer, I had a payment issue - my bank account had to be closed and a return payment fee was assessed. After 2 hours of being transferred around, on hold and given varying information, I closed the account out of frustration. Other credit card companies are more accommodating, so I'm done with this one. They don't seem to care about keeping customers.… show more
02/06/19
@tarachristopher14 this is a review, you're suppose to share your complaints. Take yourself elsewhere
08/24/18
If you were on the phone that log, its sounds as though they were trying to get you to someone to resolve the issue. You appear to be impatient, wanting instant results. Closing a trade line out of frustration because someone is attempting to help you...maybe you should have taken a breather then called back another time.
06/20/18
Thanks for sharing! I have had similar issues, however, I did not feel it was necessary to complain about it on wallethub. You also have a typo on “I’m”.
May 25, 2018
After having my red card I just made 1purchase.next month when I tried to make online payment for credit card balance,may be there was a mistake,it didn’t work,after 1month I got call from their customer service that they didn’t receive any payment,right there I made my payment over phone.next month I close my target account because of this mistake,as having too many credit card is a hassle and o really don’t need it.after 2months of closing my account they r sending me that I have 100+ due payment with delayed fee.then when I call in their customer service,my account is close already and I didn’t make any other transactions except the first one,for which I already paid total amount over phone.the person said when u made it first payment there was 9$ due,for that 9$ for next 3month with the delayed payment your balance is 103$.What the fuck????
I paid total balance over phone and my account is close.now u r telling me that.when I close my account why didn’t you mention it?because I didn’t close my account by myself,I made it with your account manager.then they took out that money from my account when I authorize them.This is totally a injustice for the customer.is it a game?you should cooperate ur customers not just find a way to grab their money......… show more
I paid total balance over phone and my account is close.now u r telling me that.when I close my account why didn’t you mention it?because I didn’t close my account by myself,I made it with your account manager.then they took out that money from my account when I authorize them.This is totally a injustice for the customer.is it a game?you should cooperate ur customers not just find a way to grab their money......… show more
Oct 10, 2017
Online management is terrible and did not update auto pay and was charged with 90% of the credit limit removed. I payed off the balance immediately and called asked to have the fee removed and credit restored since I have been a customer for 3 years with no issues ever. They refused and did not care at all to keep my business.... Don't let the 5% trick you, their stuff is already marked up.
Jul 15, 2017
I lost my job in February 2010 and fell behind in my bills. It took me to July 2011 to find a new job and with a terribly credit score they approved me in 2012 with a $300 limit. It took years before they increased my limit but it was also a difficult time for the banks. In June 2017, they sent me a letter in the mail saying that I would be moved to the MasterCard in August if my account remained in good standing. I really don't care, because I'm an Amex guy now (can't get in as much trouble with a charge card). Still for someone getting back on their feet, this was a good place to start.… show more
Jul 05, 2017
Penalized for paying early!! My due date is the first of every month, so last month I paid it a week early on the 24th. I called and checked my balance to be notified, June payment was "missed" and a payment of $65 was due in July. I spoke to customer service only to be informed that any payment made before the due date, goes as a payment for the previous month's statement and they weren't able to apply it to June.… show more
Jul 05, 2017
Penalized for paying early!! My due date is the first of every month, so last month I paid it a week early on the 24th. I called and checked my balance to be notified, June payment was "missed" and a payment of $65 was due in July. I spoke to customer service only to be informed that any payment made before the due date, goes as a payment for the previous month's statement and they weren't able to apply it to June.… show more
Mar 16, 2017
5% at the register is hard to beat, it really is. However, please keep in mind how hard you will be working for that 5%, and how inconsistently you'll be receiving it.
I have had numerous issues with the card due to various technicalities on my account. It has taken me an average of 5 phone calls per issue to their customer service account in order to resolve anything. Yes, that's the AVERAGE number of times I've had to call. You will definitely be on hold, the first person will definitely not be able to help you, if they can even access your account, and there's somewhere between a 25% and 45% chance that the call will end abruptly when their servicer hangs up on you.
Specifically, they have an extraordinarily difficult time receiving direct payments from my bank, which is a major international bank, not some small obscure credit union no one has ever heard of, which has resulted in payments not posting and me being charged interest and fees even though my initial attempts at payment have been well before the payment deadlines.
I know this because they opened my account at a pathetically small credit limit, so I have to pay it off multiple times a month in order to keep the card operating. The worst part about that is when I call them to request a change to the limit, they direct me back to website where there's a one-box submit form where you update your annual income. As far as I know, I might as well be writing my annual income down on a piece of paper and throwing that paper directly into the garbage rather than wasting my increasingly limited amount of hope that some human somewhere is actually going to receive the request.
So, I'm going back to paper statements, paper checks, and the acceptance that the 5% at the register discount will work probably no more than half the time I'm there. So, go ahead and get the card, just be sure to have your back-up ready, because you can bet they won't bother contacting you if there are any issues such that your card isn't going to work.… show more
I have had numerous issues with the card due to various technicalities on my account. It has taken me an average of 5 phone calls per issue to their customer service account in order to resolve anything. Yes, that's the AVERAGE number of times I've had to call. You will definitely be on hold, the first person will definitely not be able to help you, if they can even access your account, and there's somewhere between a 25% and 45% chance that the call will end abruptly when their servicer hangs up on you.
Specifically, they have an extraordinarily difficult time receiving direct payments from my bank, which is a major international bank, not some small obscure credit union no one has ever heard of, which has resulted in payments not posting and me being charged interest and fees even though my initial attempts at payment have been well before the payment deadlines.
I know this because they opened my account at a pathetically small credit limit, so I have to pay it off multiple times a month in order to keep the card operating. The worst part about that is when I call them to request a change to the limit, they direct me back to website where there's a one-box submit form where you update your annual income. As far as I know, I might as well be writing my annual income down on a piece of paper and throwing that paper directly into the garbage rather than wasting my increasingly limited amount of hope that some human somewhere is actually going to receive the request.
So, I'm going back to paper statements, paper checks, and the acceptance that the 5% at the register discount will work probably no more than half the time I'm there. So, go ahead and get the card, just be sure to have your back-up ready, because you can bet they won't bother contacting you if there are any issues such that your card isn't going to work.… show more
Feb 28, 2017
I just applied for the target red card and I just love it I was approved for 300 dollars 650 EQ score so far very happy
Feb 14, 2017
RedCard has security hole in the approval procees?- Here is my case, someone apply for a RedCard under my brother name but using my address. My brother lives in another city. The card sent to my address. I asked my brother if he applied for the card. said no he did not apply for it. He did not have a chance to call the company since he is not around. A few weeks later I got a monthly statement from this REDcard and the balance is $976.xx (the credit line is $1000). My question is how this person can use the card while its not activated?… show more
04/17/17
When you apply online, for the card. If instantly approved you can begin using the approved credit line imediatly. I'm guessing whomever opened the account did just that.
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