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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 #3440 on: January 13, 2015, 09:38:21 PM »
Just to confirm, the cards i have are totally unusable now?
If you've put on money without it asking ID questions, then yes, they're unusable.
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #3441 on: January 13, 2015, 09:38:55 PM »
how many redcards is too many? 6?
Depends how many SS# you have.
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #3442 on: January 13, 2015, 09:50:09 PM »

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #3443 on: January 13, 2015, 09:51:36 PM »
I'm not a "She"

We were referring to rivki19



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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #3444 on: January 13, 2015, 09:52:56 PM »
I'm not a "She"
Wasn't referring to you ;D
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #3445 on: January 13, 2015, 09:54:36 PM »
so what is the best way of cashing out I just loaded 1000 do i set up direct deposit or add myself as a payee???
i read before that i shouldn't pay off directly to the cc ... correct ???

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #3446 on: January 13, 2015, 10:03:12 PM »
I am a she. And I am new to the 'cult'. My husband wants to know what I'm reading at 3am. and maybe I was a bit mean sorry!
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #3447 on: January 13, 2015, 10:09:18 PM »
so what is the best way of cashing out I just loaded 1000 do i set up direct deposit or add myself as a payee???
i read before that i shouldn't pay off directly to the cc ... correct ???

Pay bills
Withdraw from ATM
Transfer to checking account

Hint:  Skim through this entire thread. I know it's long but everything you could ever want to know about Redbird is in here. 

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #3448 on: January 13, 2015, 10:10:27 PM »

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #3449 on: January 13, 2015, 10:12:35 PM »
Pay bills
Withdraw from ATM
Transfer to checking account

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #3450 on: January 13, 2015, 10:26:41 PM »
I am a she. And I am new to the 'cult'. My husband wants to know what I'm reading at 3am. and maybe I was a bit mean sorry!
You weren't mean. He broke the cardinal rule of ms. We were all thinking it. And it's 10pm not 3.
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #3451 on: January 13, 2015, 10:27:04 PM »
Pay bills
Withdraw from ATM
Transfer to checking account

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #3452 on: January 13, 2015, 10:29:20 PM »
Don't forget to read the wiki!

I was going to say that but I don't think cashing out is covered all that well in the wiki. Is it intentional to avoid spoonfeeding?  If not, maybe I'll take a few minutes to update it...

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #3453 on: January 13, 2015, 10:30:26 PM »
And it's 10pm not 3.

I think she means in general, not tonight.  We already know that her husband isn't home yet.  source

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #3454 on: January 13, 2015, 10:32:29 PM »
I think she means in general, not tonight.  We already know that her husband isn't home yet.  source
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #3455 on: January 13, 2015, 10:34:48 PM »
I was going to say that but I don't think cashing out is covered all that well in the wiki. Is it intentional to avoid spoonfeeding?  If not, maybe I'll take a few minutes to update it...
It's worth noting that all that info is probably in the BB wiki
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #3456 on: January 13, 2015, 10:34:54 PM »
I think she means in general, not tonight.  We already know that her husband isn't home yet.  source
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #3457 on: January 13, 2015, 10:39:26 PM »
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #3458 on: January 13, 2015, 10:40:03 PM »
Who has the cool aid? Is Dan our messiah?
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #3459 on: January 13, 2015, 11:12:16 PM »
Are Targets in non-participating locations still having issues activating cards from participating locations?
not sure but i can tell u i tried to activate a card in NY and now i have $500 in limbo for about 3 weeks now... not sure what to do. ive been calling every couple days and they keep saying a few more...

anyone else with advice or experience?