Toll-free · Press 0# each time it asks for your card number, then 0 ·
How do I get through the phone menu to a real live person?
GetHuman researchers routinely call this Target Card phone number to document the phone system.
Here is our latest tip for weaving through the phone menu to get to a real person the fastest:Press 0# each time it asks for your card number, then 0
Below are some clips we've found from Target Card's phone menus and tips that help give an idea of what you will encounter when you call. We've highlighted why they are important as well:
They may ask you to enter information with the dial pad
"Thanks for calling Target RedCard guest services.
So that we can help you, please enter your entire card number or account ID and press pound."
Excerpt from a call with Target Card
Friday, February 23, 2024 5:56 PM
What are the hours and when should I call?
Target Card operates the call center for this 888-755-5856 phone number 24 hours, 7 days.The short answer is that you should call on a Friday.This observation and the following section are based on analysis of a sample set of 64 calls made in the last 90 days using our free, web-based phone (see above).
An important note: busy times vs hold times vs best time to call
When we refer to busy or less busy times, we are talking about the volume of calls. The busiest times are when the most people are calling this Target Card phone number (least busy times have fewer people calling). This high call volume does not necessarily mean that you will have a long hold time when you call. Companies like Target Card staff their call centers differently based on the time of day and day of the week, so you may experience a shorter wait on hold at the busiest of times. When we refer to the best time to call, we are referring to the optimal combination of lower call volume and shorter wait times.
The least busy time to call
The least busy day to call Target Card is Friday.The most busy day to call is Wednesday, which averages 133% more phone calls by comparison.Again, this is based on a sample of 64 calls made with our AI-powered, web-based phone in the last 90 days.
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The shortest wait on hold
We measured the shortest hold times to be on Wednesday.The longest wait in the queue on average occurs on Monday.
The best time to call
In summation, the best day to call Target Card is Friday.This is not the day with the shortest wait on hold in the phone system, but we still recommend it for its ideal combination of low call volume and short hold times. Plus we believe that Target Card staffs the call center well on Friday.
Why call this Target Card number?
Below is a sample of recent calls to Target Card, and their purpose. Are any of these similar to the reason you are trying to call?
Billing issue: "I closed my RedCard but still getting bills, need to fix to stop affecting my credit score."
- From a call lasting 13m 41s , Mar 7, 2024 10:32 PM
Conclusion and closing notes
This is Target Card's best phone number, the real-time current wait on hold and tools for skipping right through those phone lines to get right to a Target Card agent. This phone number is Target Card's best phone number because 12,474 customers like you used this contact information over the last 18 months and gave us feedback. Common problems addressed by the customer care unit that answers calls to 888-755-5856 include Dispute charge, Cancel account, Lower my rate and other customer service issues. Rather than trying to call Target Card first, consider describing your issue first; from that we may be able to recommend an optimal way to contact them via phone. In total, Target Card has 2 phone numbers. It's not always clear what is the best way to talk to Target Card representatives, so we started compiling this information built from suggestions from the customer community. Please keep sharing your experiences so we can continue to improve this free resource.
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