How Do I Buy a Gift Card from Target?
Target customers can purchase physical gift cards, and mobile and e-gift cards at Target stores and online. Corporate or bulk gift cards are also available. To buy a gift card on the website or app, simply go to the gift cards page and select a design. Choose an amount and the delivery method. Add the gift card to your cart and follow the checkout process.
Target customers can purchase Target gift cards via the app, on the official website and in the physical stores. The amounts available for gift cards are at least $5 and a maximum of $500. Customers can use up to 10 gift cards per transaction.
Buying Gift Cards on Target.Com
Physical gift cards, e-gift cards and mobile gift cards can be redeemed at any Target store but can't be used to purchase other gift cards. Below are the steps to buying a Target gift card on their website:
1. Visit the gift cards page on the official website.
2. Click Target Gift Cards and choose a design.
3. Select a gift card amount or enter the desired gift card amount.
4. Select a delivery method. E-gift cards and mobile gift cards are sent within four hours or can be scheduled up to three months in advance. Physical gift cards are sent within seven to 10 business days.
5. Add the gift card to your cart and proceed to checkout.
6. Follow the checkout process to successfully purchase the gift card.
Target gift cards are also available for purchase at more than 10,000 retailers in the US. Contact Customer Support if you have questions about Target gift cards.
Purchasing Gift Cards Using the Target App
Most Target gift cards are reloadable. The only ones not reloadable are the specialty gift cards and third-party gift cards such as American Express gift cards, Visa and Mastercard. Visit any official Target store to reload your gift card. To purchase a card on the app, follow the steps below:
1. Open the app and choose Shop by Category and select Gift Cards.
2. Select Target Gift Cards and choose a design.
3. Enter or choose a gift card amount.
4. Select your delivery method. You can send the cards via email, mobile or mail.
5. Add the gift card to your cart and proceed to checkout.
6. Follow the checkout process and choose Place My Order.
Target gift cards don't expire but you need the access numbers to be able to redeem the gift cards in physical stores. To get the access number, remove the silver strip found on the back of the Target gift card. You can also find these numbers by logging into your account on the website. The access cards are currently not available on the app.
How to Check the Gift Card Balance
Go to the gift cards page on the official Target website and scroll to Target Giftcards Help and click Check your Balance. Enter the card number and access number to check the available balance.
How to Request a Gift Card Replacement
Customers with a defective or damaged gift card can get a replacement by calling the gift card team at Target. Partially used and lost gift cards can also be replaced. They must have the original receipt to get a replacement.
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