How Do I Use My Target Gift Card for My Purchase?

Target gift cards are a great way to show someone you care, and using them for purchases is easy and convenient. Target gift cards can be used at checkout for online purchases, and can be presented at any register for in-store purchases. The gift cards can also be uploaded to a person's phone wallet (such as an Apple Wallet) to be used for contact-free payments in-store or for use through the Target app.

Jul 13, 2023

Target offers a variety of products from clothing to groceries to electronics, and having a Target gift card can help you maximize your purchasing power. How do use your Target gift card to complete your purchase? You can learn more about accepted payment methods by contacting Target customer support here, and below are ways to use your card to complete your purchase.

Paying with Your Target Gift Card

You can use your Target gift card for online and in-store purchases by following the steps listed below.

Online Purchases

To use your Target gift card for your online purchase, follow the steps outlined here.

  1. Open Target's website in your browser or on your mobile device.
  2. Log into your Target account or create an account (an account is required to shop online).
  3. Add items to your cart.
  4. Go to "Checkout" to pay for your items.
  5. Click "Gift Cards" for the payment method. If you haven't added a gift card, you can enter the information at this step.
  6. Click "Save and Continue."
  7. Select "Place Your Order" to complete the purchase.

In-Store Purchase

Target gift cards can also be used at any brick-and-mortar Target store. To use your gift card in-store, follow these steps:

  1. Go to your nearest Target store location.
  2. Choose the item or items for purchase.
  3. Take your items to the nearest cash register or customer service desk.
  4. Once your items are scanned, present your gift card to the clerk for payment (the card will be scanned or swiped with the purchase amount deducted from the card balance).

Contact-free In-Store Payments

In-store payments can also be made using contact-free methods such as loading a gift card to your phone wallet and scanning it at the register. Gift cards can also be added to your Target wallet online through the mobile app for use with online or in-store purchases. The Target app is a great way to complete contact-free purchases.

Using your Target gift card maximizes your purchasing power and provides greater convenience. For more information or assistance with a Target gift card, contact customer support here.

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