Topic Wiki

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!

Author Topic: The Target Prepaid REDcard  (Read 1908925 times)

Offline Mplace

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Oct 2014
  • Posts: 2039
  • Total likes: 11
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 2
    • View Profile
  • Location: New York
  • Programs: Kan tzivah
Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #2280 on: December 23, 2014, 04:27:03 PM »
For those in Brooklyn
Just loaded 2500 with one cc swipe
In Atlantic center
Not with costumer service!
What's your plan for yud shvat?

Offline zevi

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite + Lifetime Gold Elite
  • ******
  • Join Date: Jul 2014
  • Posts: 925
  • Total likes: 167
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 2
    • View Profile
Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #2281 on: December 23, 2014, 05:14:14 PM »
Mine didn't work out either couldn't register it not by cashier or cs

Offline JayR

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite + Lifetime Silver Elite
  • *****
  • Join Date: Dec 2014
  • Posts: 735
  • Total likes: 9
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 4
    • View Profile
  • Location: The City That Never Sleeps
Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #2282 on: December 23, 2014, 05:34:04 PM »
I get fraud alerts almost every time... It's normal but annoying

I call them on the way to Target and prewarn them of a large purchase so I don't have any hassles at the store
You can modify your original post. The modify button is right next to the quote button.

Offline AnonymousUser

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Feb 2013
  • Posts: 3002
  • Total likes: 13
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #2283 on: December 23, 2014, 05:38:19 PM »
I call them on the way to Target and prewarn them of a large purchase so I don't have any hassles at the store
I do that too, but it sometimes gets flagged anyway.

Offline JayR

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite + Lifetime Silver Elite
  • *****
  • Join Date: Dec 2014
  • Posts: 735
  • Total likes: 9
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 4
    • View Profile
  • Location: The City That Never Sleeps
Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #2284 on: December 23, 2014, 05:46:47 PM »
Is it possible to load 500 on initial purchase of the Redcard and that won't count towards the 5k monthly limit?
You can modify your original post. The modify button is right next to the quote button.

Offline Mplace

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Oct 2014
  • Posts: 2039
  • Total likes: 11
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 2
    • View Profile
  • Location: New York
  • Programs: Kan tzivah
Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #2285 on: December 23, 2014, 05:50:14 PM »
Is it possible to load 500 on initial purchase of the Redcard and that won't count towards the 5k monthly limit?
Yes
What's your plan for yud shvat?

Offline aryeh1

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Jan 2011
  • Posts: 4722
  • Total likes: 19
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 2
    • View Profile
  • Location: DDF
Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #2286 on: December 23, 2014, 05:53:35 PM »
For those in Brooklyn
Just loaded 2500 with one cc swipe
In Atlantic center
Not with costumer service!
Temp card or permanent?

Offline kangarruu

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite + Lifetime Gold Elite
  • ******
  • Join Date: Apr 2013
  • Posts: 882
  • Total likes: 11
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 4
    • View Profile
  • Location: New York
Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #2287 on: December 23, 2014, 07:12:07 PM »
Temp card or permanent?

It must be the permanent card, because the temporary card can only be loaded with $500 +$1000.

Offline Dukie02

  • Dansdeals Bronze Elite
  • *
  • Join Date: Oct 2014
  • Posts: 39
  • Total likes: 0
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Location: Cincinnati, OH
Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #2288 on: December 23, 2014, 07:25:28 PM »
How long does it take for money to hit bank account after you withdraw?

IME about 3 days.

Offline 12HRS

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jun 2013
  • Posts: 5167
  • Total likes: 577
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 6
    • View Profile
Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #2289 on: December 23, 2014, 07:52:29 PM »
For those in Brooklyn
Just loaded 2500 with one cc swipe
In Atlantic center
Not with costumer service!

Can u explain the exact steps?

Offline @Yehuda

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Oct 2013
  • Posts: 9696
  • Total likes: 188
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 5
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #2290 on: December 23, 2014, 08:56:42 PM »
I do that too, but it sometimes gets flagged anyway.
+1

Interestingly, btw, the error on the screen when trying to load more than $1K was something like, "the load out is too little" LOL

Offline zevi

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite + Lifetime Gold Elite
  • ******
  • Join Date: Jul 2014
  • Posts: 925
  • Total likes: 167
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 2
    • View Profile
Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #2291 on: December 23, 2014, 08:58:05 PM »
When my redcard didn't work the cashier gave me this ..is this the same concept ?anyone have this

Offline lunatic

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: May 2009
  • Posts: 4459
  • Total likes: 29
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 8
    • View Profile
Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #2292 on: December 23, 2014, 08:59:34 PM »
When my redcard didn't work the cashier gave me this ..is this the same concept ?anyone have this
Not the same. It has its uses, though.

Offline Tzadik Nistar

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Nov 2011
  • Posts: 1006
  • Total likes: 16
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 1
    • View Profile
Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #2293 on: December 23, 2014, 09:09:58 PM »
+1

Interestingly, btw, the error on the screen when trying to load more than $1K was something like, "the load out is too little" LOL
I did $2500 on one swipe by a cashier in target on Atlantic in Brooklyn
Do 1 swipe of $1000 then ask the cashier to swipe again for another $1000 then another $500 and pay the whole thing with one cc swipe.

Offline Jay s

  • Dansdeals Gold Elite
  • ***
  • Join Date: Aug 2013
  • Posts: 233
  • Total likes: 0
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: Nj
Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #2294 on: December 23, 2014, 09:22:40 PM »
Is anyone paying if loaded with amex , their bill with the bill pay option straight to amex or first withdrawing to bank account ? Any risk to do bill pay to amex

Offline bb1836

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Dec 2013
  • Posts: 3462
  • Total likes: 435
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 154
    • View Profile
Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #2295 on: December 23, 2014, 09:24:54 PM »
I did $2500 on one swipe by a cashier in target on Atlantic in Brooklyn
Do 1 swipe of $1000 then ask the cashier to swipe again for another $1000 then another $500 and pay the whole thing with one cc swipe.
i tried that and the system didnt allow for the second swipe!!    ?
As @davidmal says: "Likes" feed the family

Offline upside down

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite + Lifetime Silver Elite
  • *****
  • Join Date: Aug 2013
  • Posts: 547
  • Total likes: 3
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 12
    • View Profile
Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #2296 on: December 23, 2014, 09:31:03 PM »
Is there a age minimum to register a account. I already have a card for me and my wife. Can I sign up my 3 year old for a card ?

Offline keepsmiling123

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Dec 2014
  • Posts: 1271
  • Total likes: 27
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 9
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Location: United States
  • Programs: UR, SPG, MR, UA
Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #2297 on: December 23, 2014, 09:55:26 PM »
I have been in the process of getting REDcards for all my family in NY, however I think there may be a limit seeing as I've already gotten many, one per day as allowed, and today when I tried to purchase another one it wouldn't allow me to purchase the card. Anyone else in a REDcard selling state have an issue getting multiple cards?

Offline Dr Moose

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Nov 2013
  • Posts: 4220
  • Total likes: 181
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 3
    • View Profile
Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #2298 on: December 23, 2014, 10:26:35 PM »
I have been in the process of getting REDcards for all my family in NY, however I think there may be a limit seeing as I've already gotten many, one per day as allowed, and today when I tried to purchase another one it wouldn't allow me to purchase the card. Anyone else in a REDcard selling state have an issue getting multiple cards?
when you activate them, do you do it all under your name and SSN?
Hey there! I am using DansDeals Forums.

Offline LifesGood

  • Dansdeals Gold Elite
  • ***
  • Join Date: May 2014
  • Posts: 219
  • Total likes: 0
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: NY
Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #2299 on: December 23, 2014, 10:59:57 PM »
Just went to target and it just asked how much you want to load so I put $500. It didnt ask for ss # or ID. Anyone else have this.