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Since October 12, 2015, the prepaid REDcard (Redbird) can only be loaded at Target with cash. It can still be loaded online with a bank-issued debit card, up to $200/day and $1K/month.

Therefore, for MS (manufactured spending) Redbird is now considered dead. RIP!

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #9080 on: May 06, 2015, 10:18:48 AM »
I mean auto drain. Like ask to load $1k and then start swiping each card and put in Pin, didn't work.
So just tell them you are loading 1k and then tell them to split tender and say amount of each card. I do it all the time. No need to load in 20 increments.

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #9081 on: May 06, 2015, 10:25:52 AM »
Target online hasn't been taking 5% off for me automatically...

I think I saw somewhere that 5% off of online purchase has been removed from redcard benefits... is that true?


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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #9082 on: May 06, 2015, 10:28:24 AM »
I think I saw somewhere that 5% off of online purchase has been removed from redcard benefits... is that true?
Nope.

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #9083 on: May 06, 2015, 10:28:51 AM »
So just tell them you are loading 1k and then tell them to split tender and say amount of each card. I do it all the time. No need to load in 20 increments.
FWIU, you can't do split tender with debit.

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #9084 on: May 06, 2015, 10:36:43 AM »
Target online hasn't been taking 5% off for me automatically...

It works in store for me, but also not working for me online

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #9085 on: May 06, 2015, 10:38:57 AM »
Which gift cards work to load?
Amex.
???

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #9086 on: May 06, 2015, 10:40:13 AM »
I think I saw somewhere that 5% off of online purchase has been removed from redcard benefits... is that true?
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Link: https://amex.serve.com/prepaidredcard/?ref=sr_shorturl_prepaidredcard
Specifically says FREE standard shipping and 5% off at target.com (make sure you don't have the other items in fine print):
Prepaid REDcard
 "Target will provide you with 5% off purchases paid for with your Prepaid REDcard at Target stores in the U.S. and Target.com, except on prescriptions, Target gift cards and prepaid cards, Target ClinicŪ services, Target OpticalŪ eye exams, and where prohibited by law. 5% discount applies to eligible purchases minus any other discounts and the value of any promotional Target gift cards received in the transaction."
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #9087 on: May 06, 2015, 10:40:39 AM »
Which gift cards work to load?
Amex.
???
Visa gift cards that can be used as debit cards with a pin.
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #9088 on: May 06, 2015, 10:41:52 AM »
Which gift cards work to load?
Amex.
???
Amex loads as a CC and will not work.
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #9089 on: May 06, 2015, 10:43:30 AM »
Visa gift cards that can be used as debit cards with a pin.

Amex loads as a CC and will not work.
The ones you get from Staples for rebates would work?

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #9090 on: May 06, 2015, 10:45:13 AM »
The ones you get from Staples for rebates would work?
If they have a pin, it should work.
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #9091 on: May 06, 2015, 10:46:08 AM »
If they have a pin, it should work.
I'm not aware of a pin.
Can someone enlighten?

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #9092 on: May 06, 2015, 10:49:57 AM »
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Link: https://amex.serve.com/prepaidredcard/?ref=sr_shorturl_prepaidredcard
Specifically says FREE standard shipping and 5% off at target.com (make sure you don't have the other items in fine print):
Prepaid REDcard
 "Target will provide you with 5% off purchases paid for with your Prepaid REDcard at Target stores in the U.S. and Target.com, except on prescriptions, Target gift cards and prepaid cards, Target ClinicŪ services, Target OpticalŪ eye exams, and where prohibited by law. 5% discount applies to eligible purchases minus any other discounts and the value of any promotional Target gift cards received in the transaction."
Have you had it actually work online?

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #9093 on: May 06, 2015, 10:50:18 AM »
Have you had it actually work online?
YMMV.

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #9094 on: May 06, 2015, 10:55:46 AM »
What's the highest denomination vgc available?

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #9095 on: May 06, 2015, 10:58:11 AM »
What's the highest denomination vgc available?

Have seen $500 in grocery stores... not sure if/where larger denominations exist...

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #9096 on: May 06, 2015, 10:59:34 AM »
Have seen $500 in grocery stores... not sure if/where larger denominations exist...

Does anyone have a picture of the card so I can see how it looks? Now that only specific types are working, I want to make sure that I am buying the correct one. Thanks!!

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #9097 on: May 06, 2015, 11:04:42 AM »
Does anyone have a picture of the card so I can see how it looks? Now that only specific types are working, I want to make sure that I am buying the correct one. Thanks!!

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #9098 on: May 06, 2015, 11:20:51 AM »
Are the ones on giftcardmall with pins?

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #9099 on: May 06, 2015, 11:21:06 AM »
Are the ones on giftcardmall with pins?
Yes.
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