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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 #6680 on: March 08, 2015, 04:19:47 PM »
But then RC will see you swiped ur cc and paid off the same cc....
RC will only see a cash reload and not that you swiped your cc...

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #6681 on: March 08, 2015, 05:10:36 PM »
I used to get many fraud alerts when loading 10k  today I did different,  I didn't  swipe 1k 1k 500, I rather did $321.21 and then $678.79 it took longer but at least I wanna so busy with the fraud alerts I just got 1 alerts,  but if you want to do it don't start to think at the cashier the amount and then take your calculator,  come with the ready amounts,  because otherwise the cashier will send you away.
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #6682 on: March 08, 2015, 06:05:13 PM »
fraud shouldn't be a problem after the first/second  round

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #6683 on: March 08, 2015, 07:40:29 PM »
fraud shouldn't be a problem after the first/second  round
I always get fraud alerts. 
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #6684 on: March 08, 2015, 07:41:20 PM »
fraud shouldn't be a problem after the first/second  round

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #6685 on: March 08, 2015, 08:46:04 PM »
I always get fraud alerts. 
what bank? i bet its citi

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #6686 on: March 08, 2015, 09:17:59 PM »
what bank? i bet its citi
No!  Amex
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #6687 on: March 08, 2015, 11:01:09 PM »
just tried to load doing 1k 1k 500 all swipes went thru only noticed after there was small reciept  attached saying sorry we can not complete this request please call the number printed on card first load 1k went thru other two didnt. all are pending on my amex spg card. whats my best course of action

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #6688 on: March 08, 2015, 11:07:10 PM »
just tried to load doing 1k 1k 500 all swipes went thru only noticed after there was small reciept  attached saying sorry we can not complete this request please call the number printed on card first load 1k went thru other two didnt. all are pending on my amex spg card. whats my best course of action
Have you checked your redcard balance?
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #6689 on: March 08, 2015, 11:07:57 PM »
yes only 1k went thru only got one email

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #6690 on: March 08, 2015, 11:12:04 PM »
I tried sending myself a check through rc bill pay it never came I called and asked them what happened and they said the name on the check can't match the name on the account. I guess the next best way is to withdrawal funds straight to ur account
How long did u wait? because I just did that today
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #6691 on: March 08, 2015, 11:28:54 PM »
I was the one who told u that. I always do 2k. I thought it was funny how she didn't let me swiper for 2k
In your neck of the woods do Rite Aid and Walgreens swipe ID, if not it's time to make some friends there...
Many cashiers/store managers say many funny things, (the best of course would be, Let's try and see if system lets)...

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #6692 on: March 09, 2015, 12:18:47 AM »
Why would u be buying gift cards at a pharmacy? Staples I understand but why cvs?

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #6693 on: March 09, 2015, 01:05:07 AM »
Why would u be buying gift cards at a pharmacy? Staples I understand but why cvs?

Let's start with, why not...
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #6694 on: March 09, 2015, 01:48:09 AM »
FYI I just tried paying a bill from one of my Redcards but kept on getting an error message. I called the 800 number and was told to change the phone number in my profile. It seems 2 redcards having the same phone number can cause a system error. Has anyone had the same experience?
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #6695 on: March 09, 2015, 02:21:45 AM »
Why would u be buying gift cards at a pharmacy? Staples I understand but why cvs?

Plenty of reasons. Certain cash back cards give bonuses at pharmacy

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #6696 on: March 09, 2015, 02:24:34 AM »

FYI I just tried paying a bill from one of my Redcards but kept on getting an error message. I called the 800 number and was told to change the phone number in my profile. It seems 2 redcards having the same phone number can cause a system error. Has anyone had the same experience?
I've heard of it. You cant have the same number on 2 accounts.
Why dont you just change the number?

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #6697 on: March 09, 2015, 02:32:30 AM »
I've heard of it. You cant have the same number on 2 accounts.
Why dont you just change the number?

Yup. See the wiki

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #6698 on: March 09, 2015, 02:44:37 AM »
I've heard of it. You cant have the same number on 2 accounts.
Why dont you just change the number?
I'm pretty sure I have same number (different email), will try to confirm later this week...

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #6699 on: March 09, 2015, 03:18:52 AM »
I've heard of it. You cant have the same number on 2 accounts.
Why dont you just change the number?
Thats exactly what I did. Just never heard of that before.
Yup. See the wiki
Don't see it in Wiki. Aderaba, probably a good idea to add it.
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