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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 #500 on: November 01, 2014, 09:38:54 PM »
Just thought I would give an update:
Had a friend pick up a card for me in one of the fly-over states using his ID and my SS (he had to add $5 to it when he got it),
I registered online using a pic of the card (no problems with using a different name then the one it was bought under) ,
I received the real card today (took a week) and ran over to Target, I used the express line and told her I need to add $1000 to the card I then used my Sapphire. Transaction one complete. I then asked if was able to use GC and she told me as long as its not a Target GC. I handed her a Visa i received from Verizon (for sign up) and after swiping, it told me to contact the bank. Not sure if the Verizon GC they give out has special Stipulations but either it was the card or GC's in general.

The Charge showed up on Chase as reg. transaction as 'Target'
I then paid my con ed bill and withdrew the rest of the money (except $1) directly into my checking account I'll update when it posts.
so far so good...
Next time please don't ask if you can use a GC. No need to alert them to anything. Just try it, and if it doesn't work then move on.

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #501 on: November 01, 2014, 09:40:25 PM »
Gosh, I am never finding this in IL. I know the website says only few states & IL excluded. Mistakenly almost signed up for the Red Credit card at a store. The clueless rep told me yes it is the new red  prepaid card. I  got to the final page where I was asked to hit submit for credit inquiry.
Please someone pm me and send me one

There's a list of stores in each state that carry the cards...just go to the Redcard website...

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #502 on: November 01, 2014, 09:49:02 PM »
I'll know if I can get more within the next 48 hrs.

If so, can send. (They are the $0 cards.)
Hay how about having me in mind?  Please get me one as well Thanks

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #503 on: November 01, 2014, 09:49:43 PM »
Anyone had any experience loading or activating one in the Brooklyn  area?

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #504 on: November 01, 2014, 09:53:55 PM »
Is Amex cc ok to use? About to go out and need to know which card to use
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #505 on: November 01, 2014, 10:01:47 PM »
Is Amex cc ok to use? About to go out and need to know which card to use
Yup

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #506 on: November 01, 2014, 10:13:08 PM »
Will anyone be able to ship me one Red prepaid Target card for me? Can't find one in Chicago. I can mail you United lounge pass

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #507 on: November 01, 2014, 10:14:53 PM »
Will anyone be able to ship me one Red prepaid Target card for me? Can't find one in Chicago. I can mail you United lounge pass
Just drive a couple of hours to Wisconsin

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #508 on: November 01, 2014, 10:16:05 PM »
I am still new to this card . can anyone please tell me if you can get it in nyc ? if not where is the best place to get it if I live in Brooklyn ?

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #509 on: November 01, 2014, 10:16:56 PM »
Just drive a couple of hours to Wisconsin
would have done if I didn't have a baby to take care of.  ??? The closest wisconsin is  kenosha, Don't think  Red can be found there. Closest Indiana is Gary, don't think Red card has arrived in Gary

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #510 on: November 01, 2014, 10:17:37 PM »
would have done if I didn't have a baby to take care of.  ???
Stick the baby in the car and go for a ride

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #511 on: November 01, 2014, 10:26:58 PM »
I am still new to this card . can anyone please tell me if you can get it in nyc ? if not where is the best place to get it if I live in Brooklyn ?
No. Closest areas are Pittsburgh, Maryland, and Massachusetts.

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #512 on: November 01, 2014, 10:27:32 PM »
I am still new to this card . can anyone please tell me if you can get it in nyc ? if not where is the best place to get it if I live in Brooklyn ?
Baltimore, Pittsburgh

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #513 on: November 01, 2014, 10:48:29 PM »
I'll know if I can get more within the next 48 hrs.

If so, can send. (They are the $0 cards.)
Please don't send me one.
I just found a new supply of forks!

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #514 on: November 01, 2014, 10:57:33 PM »
Workflowy. You won't know what you're missing until you try it.

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #516 on: November 01, 2014, 11:28:16 PM »
If I register the REDcard in someone else's name and ID# will I be able to transfer the funds to MY bank account or do the names have to match exactly?  I haven't seen this addressed in this thread yet.

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #517 on: November 02, 2014, 12:15:45 AM »
So any target store in Maryland will have them ?

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #518 on: November 02, 2014, 12:18:55 AM »
So any target store in Maryland will have them ?

Look at the target redcard site and it will list the locations that carry the cards...

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #519 on: November 02, 2014, 12:19:22 AM »
So any target store in Maryland will have them ?
The one on reisterstown has a bunch
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