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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 #400 on: October 29, 2014, 03:10:11 PM »
Can you change the name and social from the initial setup?
If you can not, will they give you issues loading from a credit card with a different name? Paying a credit card with a different name?
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #401 on: October 29, 2014, 03:11:17 PM »
Can you change the name and social from the initial setup?
Yes
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #402 on: October 29, 2014, 03:23:30 PM »
Yes
Are you sure? cuz I know someone who have had issues

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #403 on: October 29, 2014, 03:28:07 PM »
Any idea when the red card will be available in Brooklyn stores?

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #404 on: October 29, 2014, 03:30:49 PM »
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #405 on: October 29, 2014, 03:31:07 PM »
Any idea when the red card will be available in Brooklyn stores?
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #406 on: October 29, 2014, 03:31:30 PM »
Are you sure? cuz I know someone who have had issues
Yes, did it
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #407 on: October 29, 2014, 03:33:26 PM »
$1000000 question
Planing to go to Florida   it's available over there?

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #408 on: October 29, 2014, 03:52:25 PM »
Planing to go to Florida   it's available over there?
https://amex.serve.com/prepaidredcard/faqs/
check here

What retailers sell the Prepaid REDcard?

Target Prepaid REDcard is sold exclusively at participating Target store locations. Click here to find the locations nearest you

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #409 on: October 29, 2014, 04:29:02 PM »
Here's a cool map of REDcard availability:

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=zaZeFBtuy5B8.kyYIaq26n5m4

Red means they charge $5 fee.
Green means they give the card with no fee.
Not sure when this is as of, but if it's updated, it's a good map. I'll throw it in the wiki
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #410 on: October 29, 2014, 06:15:50 PM »
Any idea when the red card will be available in Brooklyn stores?
Hopefully 2-3 years

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #411 on: October 29, 2014, 07:06:16 PM »
Well, Target ATM that was working last week is now broken. Now, most of us dont use the ATM for MS...but just an observation.
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #413 on: October 29, 2014, 07:36:49 PM »
Well, Target ATM that was working last week is now broken. Now, most of us dont use the ATM for MS...but just an observation.

how are the cashiers? (you already got your permanent card?)
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #414 on: October 29, 2014, 07:49:02 PM »
If anyone is really desperate for a card you can go on eBay there are available the red card from amex for about $60

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #415 on: October 29, 2014, 07:54:29 PM »
 >:( :( >:(

Hello @@@@

Thank you for your recent registration for a Target Prepaid REDcard® Account.

In order for us to complete your registration, we need to verify your identity. If you have not already uploaded your Social Security Documentation and Picture ID during the registration process, please help us verify your identity by sending a readable copy of the following documents:

•   Social Security Documentation (must clearly show full 9 digit Social Security Number). Choose 1 of the following options:
            ◦   Social Security Card, OR
            ◦   A Medicare insurance card

Plus...

•   Picture ID
            ◦   A valid driver's license card OR
            ◦   A valid state issued ID OR
            ◦   A valid United States Government ID Card (e.g. Green Card) OR
            ◦   A valid United States Passport (photo page only)

For your convenience, this document can be sent in one of the following two ways:

Secure Document Upload:
You can securely send your document using your phone, digital camera or scanner by:
            1.   Clicking here
            2.   Signing in with your account credentials and
            3.   Uploading your document
OR Fax:
Fax your document to 1-855-415-7125.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call Account Protection Services at 1-800-555-4318.

Thanks,

Target Prepaid REDcard by American Express

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #416 on: October 29, 2014, 08:12:36 PM »
Do you already have Bluebird? Bec. they talked about verification on the phone, and that it would take 10 days to complete, but I told them that I'll just cancel and go to Target for a new one --  much quicker than 10 days.

not my issue... dont have one of the documents they need.

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #417 on: October 29, 2014, 08:59:31 PM »
I am trying to load $$ onto my redcard from a credit card at home. It says it only works with a debit card.

1 Is that what everybody else is finding?
2 How do you get points charging a debit card?
3 Is a gift card considered a debit or a credit card? It would not allow me to load my card with a gift card either.
4 Can I charge a credit card in a store?

Thanks!!

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #418 on: October 29, 2014, 09:11:38 PM »


I am trying to load $$ onto my redcard from a credit card at home. It says it only works with a debit card.

1 Is that what everybody else is finding?
2 How do you get points charging a debit card?
3 Is a gift card considered a debit or a credit card? It would not allow me to load my card with a gift card either.
4 Can I charge a credit card in a store?

Thanks!!

1. Yes
2. You don't
3.not sure
4.yes. That's the only way to load with a cc. At a cashier. Read the ddms post.
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #419 on: October 29, 2014, 09:13:20 PM »
>:( :( >:(

Hello @@@@

Thank you for your recent registration for a Target Prepaid REDcard® Account.

In order for us to complete your registration, we need to verify your identity. If you have not already uploaded your Social Security Documentation and Picture ID during the registration process, please help us verify your identity by sending a readable copy of the following documents:

•   Social Security Documentation (must clearly show full 9 digit Social Security Number). Choose 1 of the following options:
            ◦   Social Security Card, OR
            ◦   A Medicare insurance card

Plus...

•   Picture ID
            ◦   A valid driver's license card OR
            ◦   A valid state issued ID OR
            ◦   A valid United States Government ID Card (e.g. Green Card) OR
            ◦   A valid United States Passport (photo page only)

For your convenience, this document can be sent in one of the following two ways:

Secure Document Upload:
You can securely send your document using your phone, digital camera or scanner by:
            1.   Clicking here
            2.   Signing in with your account credentials and
            3.   Uploading your document
OR Fax:
Fax your document to 1-855-415-7125.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call Account Protection Services at 1-800-555-4318.

Thanks,

Target Prepaid REDcard by American Express
Got this too. Upload what they want and call them 20 minutes later they will approve it right away