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MyBalanceNow Gift Card Balance — How to Check

MyBalanceNow is the balance portal printed on the back of the Visa, Mastercard and American Express gift cards sold at Target. Enter the card number, expiration date and security code to see the balance and recent transactions.

Prepaid gift card

Bank-issued prepaid card that works anywhere the network is accepted

mybalancenow.com

At a glance

What you need

  • The 16-digit card number on the front
  • The expiration (valid thru) date on the front
  • The 3-digit security code on the back

Where to check

  • Online
  • By phone

2 ways to see the balance on a MyBalanceNow card, in the order we recommend trying them.

Expiry & fees

The money itself does not expire, but the plastic carries a valid-thru date. If that date passes with funds left, the issuer will send a replacement card. Some issuers charge an inactivity fee after 12 months without use — the cardholder agreement lists it.

How to check a MyBalanceNow gift card balance

Only the methods that actually work for MyBalanceNow cards, step by step.

  1. Method 1 · Online

    Check at MyBalanceNow

    1. 1Go to mybalancenow.com — the address is also printed on the back of the card.
    2. 2Enter the card number, expiration date and the 3- or 4-digit security code.
    3. 3The balance and recent transactions appear. Registering a ZIP code here helps online purchases go through.
    Open mybalancenow.com
  2. Method 2 · By phone

    Call the number on the card

    1. 1Call the toll-free number printed on the back of the card.
    2. 2Follow the prompts for a balance inquiry and enter the card number, expiration date and security code on the keypad.
    3. 3The balance is read back to you. Note it in The Wallet Station app so you do not have to call again.

Good to know

  • MyBalanceNow only knows about the cards that carry its address on the back; a Visa card from another store uses a different portal.
  • The card itself is spendable anywhere its network is accepted, not only at Target.
  • Pending authorizations show before they settle, so the available balance can be lower than the last statement for a few days.

MyBalanceNow gift card questions

How do I find my PIN?+

Usually covered by scratch-off area or printed on the card.

Is there a fee?+

Fees vary by brand and issuing retailer. Check official docs.

How can I check my balance?+

Use phone, website or in-store as described on this page.

What info do I need?+

Card number and PIN are commonly required.

Does the card expire?+

Expiration and fees vary by issuer; check official policy.

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Never check this card by hand again

Add your MyBalanceNow card to The Wallet Station once: the wallet keeps the balance, the check history and a reminder before anything runs out.

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