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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 #600 on: November 02, 2014, 11:31:10 PM »
Can you make a ATM withdrawal with temp card? Just tried Wawas in Howell and it didn't work.
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #601 on: November 02, 2014, 11:39:58 PM »
NOW!
People don't bother going to another site. It's easier to ask the question here so....
Much better 😃
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #602 on: November 03, 2014, 01:24:43 AM »
waiting for anyone to mail me one
Let us know when you're done waiting

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #603 on: November 03, 2014, 03:08:22 AM »
Can you make a ATM withdrawal with temp card? Just tried Wawas in Howell and it didn't work.
Yes, but you first need to activate it on line
And it only works in target ATM without a fee
What's your plan for yud shvat?

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #604 on: November 03, 2014, 06:12:45 AM »
Yes, but you first need to activate it on line
And it only works in target ATM without a fee
T&C say any allpoint atm has no fee
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #605 on: November 03, 2014, 07:58:57 AM »
T&C say any allpoint atm has no fee
That is correct and true

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #606 on: November 03, 2014, 08:00:23 AM »
That is correct and true
You tried every AP ATM in the country?
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #607 on: November 03, 2014, 08:05:52 AM »
You tried every AP ATM in the country?
:-) no though that would be a fun trip to try all 42,000 ATMs in the us (if they actually have that many).
What I meant is that what was written 2 post before me about only target ATM working is not true and that allpoint ATM working out of target is correct and working

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #608 on: November 03, 2014, 09:01:24 AM »
Can you make a ATM withdrawal with temp card? Just tried Wawas in Howell and it didn't work.
No.not on a temp card.
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #609 on: November 03, 2014, 10:53:00 AM »
No.not on a temp card.
Yes to the temp card as long as it's registered on line,
Than you set up a pin, and can pull out cash
What's your plan for yud shvat?

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #610 on: November 03, 2014, 10:55:14 AM »
Yes to the temp card as long as it's registered on line,
Than you set up a pin, and can pull out cash
Interesting; however I don't think that you can send money online/pay bills with the temp card.
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #611 on: November 03, 2014, 10:56:23 AM »
Interesting; however I don't think that you can send money online/pay bills with the temp card.
That's correct
What's your plan for yud shvat?

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #612 on: November 03, 2014, 10:57:47 AM »
Interesting; however I don't think that you can send money online/pay bills with the temp card.
I also don't think you get access to your online account b4 you do the 4th step, activate your new card
What's your plan for yud shvat?

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #613 on: November 03, 2014, 10:58:26 AM »
That's correct

so, they'll hand out cash, but can't pay bills for 6-7 days until receive in mail... OK...
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #614 on: November 03, 2014, 11:01:50 AM »
so, they'll hand out cash, but can't pay bills for 6-7 days until receive in mail... OK...
Something along those lines ;-)
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #615 on: November 03, 2014, 11:08:07 AM »
Something along those lines ;-)

Good to know. The upside of their "illogical" perspective is that they'll hopefully also keep the cc and vgc deposits alive and well for years to come... I'll keep praying, too...  ;-)
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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #616 on: November 03, 2014, 11:18:16 AM »
so, they'll hand out cash, but can't pay bills for 6-7 days until receive in mail... OK...

Yup. I still have a temp card.... :-\

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #617 on: November 03, 2014, 02:43:32 PM »
Still don't have a clear idea on the best way to load $200 gift cards on it. Do I have to tell the cashier I want to load ex $1000 but with 5 separate cards? That can draw suspicion. Or can I load it like AFT and just swipe 5 separate cards without the cashier having to do anything before starting the transaction?

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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #618 on: November 03, 2014, 03:26:35 PM »


Still don't have a clear idea on the best way to load $200 gift cards on it. Do I have to tell the cashier I want to load ex $1000 but with 5 separate cards? That can draw suspicion. Or can I load it like AFT and just swipe 5 separate cards without the cashier having to do anything before starting the transaction?
FWIU, that. Supposedly target automatically drains the balance of the GC.


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Re: The Target Prepaid REDcard
« Reply #619 on: November 03, 2014, 03:30:31 PM »
FWIU, that. Supposedly target automatically drains the balance of the GC.
Is there a limit on the # of cards?
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