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Target Gift Card Balance — How to Check

Target GiftCards can be checked on target.com, in the Target app, at any register or Guest Services desk, or by phone. You need the card number and the access number under the scratch-off.

Retailer gift card

Store gift card that only works with this retailer

target.com

At a glance

What you need

  • The card number on the back
  • The access number under the scratch-off panel

Where to check

  • Online
  • In the app
  • In store
  • By phone

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

Expiry & fees

Does not expire and carries no fees. The balance stays on the card until you spend it.

How to check a Target gift card balance

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

  1. Method 1 · Online

    Check on target.com

    1. 1Go to target.com and open the gift card balance page from the GiftCards section.
    2. 2Enter the card number and the access number, then check the balance.
    3. 3Signed-in guests can also save the card to their wallet to see the balance at every checkout.
    Open target.com
  2. Method 2 · In the app

    Add it to the Target app wallet

    1. 1Open the Target app and go to Wallet.
    2. 2Add the gift card with the card number and access number.
    3. 3The balance shows in Wallet and is applied when you pay with the app barcode.
  3. Method 3 · In store

    Ask at the register

    1. 1Hand the card to a cashier at any Target register or the Guest Services desk and ask for a balance check.
    2. 2They scan or key in the card and the balance shows on the terminal.
    3. 3Nothing is charged — a balance inquiry is not a purchase.
  4. Method 4 · 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 and access number 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

  • Target GiftCards only work at Target stores and target.com — they are different from the Visa and Mastercard gift cards Target sells, which are checked at MyBalanceNow.
  • An e-GiftCard sent by email has its own barcode and access number; add it the same way as a plastic card.
  • Target Circle rewards are separate from your gift card balance, even though both live in the app wallet.

Target 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 Target 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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