topic Re: Target RedCard CLI Information in Credit Cards

Target RedCard CLI Information

Anonymous — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 20:00:16 GMT

Hello! I've been reading quite a few posts about cardmembers receiving CLI's as part of a new process Target and TD Bank have initiated. I applied for and received my RedCard in November 2014 and was granted a $300 CL. Although I don't shop at Target (.com) too terribly much, the $300 line seems a bit inadequate.

I emailed Target.com using their Contact Us link in the credit information page and inquired about a CLI and received this response:

"We're sorry for your disappointment with your credit limit.

At this time, we are not offering instant same day credit limit increases; however, we do have a monthly credit limit review process. To be eligible for that process, we require updated income information on your account. If you qualify for an increase, you will be notified by letter and you will see the increase reflected on your monthly statement.

If you would like to update the income associated with your account to ensure you're eligible for the monthly review, please give us a call at (888) 755-5856, and when prompted indicate you would like to speak to a team member.

Keep in mind, you can view your account summary, add authorized users, set account alerts, and much more online!

Thanks for your patience!

Sincerely,
Target Card Services, servicer to TD Bank USA, N.A"

As per their instructions, I indeed called them and provided the annual income they were requesting to initiate the "review." The rep. who took my call was well aware of this process so it was a painless, easy 3 minute call. She did say that it could take up to 30 days for the review. She seemed to suggest that I would receive some type of written communication regarding my request.

So... this is just a head's up to those of you who would like higher CL's -- there is a way and a process by which Target and TD initiate things. Hope this helps!

Re: Target RedCard CLI Information

Tonya-E — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 20:32:59 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Hello! I've been reading quite a few posts about cardmembers receiving CLI's as part of a new process Target and TD Bank have initiated. I applied for and received my RedCard in November 2014 and was granted a $300 CL. Although I don't shop at Target (.com) too terribly much, the $300 line seems a bit inadequate.

I emailed Target.com using their Contact Us link in the credit information page and inquired about a CLI and received this response:

"We're sorry for your disappointment with your credit limit.
At this time, we are not offering instant same day credit limit increases; however, we do have a monthly credit limit review process. To be eligible for that process, we require updated income information on your account. If you qualify for an increase, you will be notified by letter and you will see the increase reflected on your monthly statement.
If you would like to update the income associated with your account to ensure you're eligible for the monthly review, please give us a call at (888) 755-5856, and when prompted indicate you would like to speak to a team member.
Keep in mind, you can view your account summary, add authorized users, set account alerts, and much more online!
Thanks for your patience!
Sincerely,
Target Card Services, servicer to TD Bank USA, N.A"

As per their instructions, I indeed called them and provided the annual income they were requesting to initiate the "review." The rep. who took my call was well aware of this process so it was a painless, easy 3 minute call. She did say that it could take up to 30 days for the review. She seemed to suggest that I would receive some type of written communication regarding my request.

So... this is just a head's up to those of you who would like higher CL's -- there is a way and a process by which Target and TD initiate things. Hope this helps!

This is some good information. I just called to update mine as well. I have been stuck at $1500 since 2006. I just updated my income using the info you gave. Maybe that's why I have been sticking there so long. Thanks for this!

Re: Target RedCard CLI Information

ddemari — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 20:37:41 GMT

I have had my redcard for 2 years stuck at 300 dollars. Last December, I called Target and asked to be considered for an increase. Gave them the updated financials and was told I would receive something in the mail within 30 days. I waited 40 days and never received anything. So I called again about 6 weeks ago and was given the same story. 6 weeks later no letter, nothing. If they give you a letter and or cli, be sure to tell us!

I am seeing so many stories lately again about target cli's. It is the one credit card that has never moved from its starting limit for me and I use it a lot but I don't pay them interest and I dont let the statement cut with a balance anymore.

Re: Target RedCard CLI Information

Tonya-E — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 21:14:01 GMT

@ddemari wrote:
I have had my redcard for 2 years stuck at 300 dollars. Last December, I called Target and asked to be considered for an increase. Gave them the updated financials and was told I would receive something in the mail within 30 days. I waited 40 days and never received anything. So I called again about 6 weeks ago and was given the same story. 6 weeks later no letter, nothing. If they give you a letter and or cli, be sure to tell us!

I am seeing so many stories lately again about target cli's. It is the one credit card that has never moved from its starting limit for me and I use it a lot but I don't pay them interest and I dont let the statement cut with a balance anymore.

I started with the store card in 2005. About 3 months later they changed it to Visa with $1000.00 limit. And in 2006 they added $500.00 and it has stayed there ever since. So my financials haven't been updated since 2005 and I have had a significant increase in income since then. I am interested to see if anything happens. If not, I may think about closing it out. I only use it at Christmas. Maybe if they bump it I will use it a tad more.

Re: Target RedCard CLI Information

Skye12329 — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 21:01:35 GMT

I called late last year when they were accepting CLI. They doubled my limit from $200 to $400. Its not as high as i like it but meh still a CLI. I dont use the card for more than household cleaning supplies anyways.

Re: Target RedCard CLI Information

Anonymous — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 21:06:35 GMT

I have been getting pretty regular CLI. I use my card fairly regularly (about $200-$400 per month) and PIF. This is what my credit line has been since I started:

12/2013: $600

05/2014: $800

08/2014: $1100

11/2014: $1500

Re: Target RedCard CLI Information

Anonymous — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 21:16:04 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
I have been getting pretty regular CLI. I use my card fairly regularly (about $200-$400 per month) and PIF. This is what my credit line has been since I started:

12/2013: $600
05/2014: $800
08/2014: $1100
11/2014: $1500

Given the overall track record for Target and CLI's, I'd say you've done really, really well! Those are some nice increases there! Hoping the rest of us who have called in see some type of movement, especially those of us (myself excluded in this case) who have had the Target RedCard for awhile!

Re: Target RedCard CLI Information

ddemari — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 21:21:39 GMT

To see some people who have received 4-5 target cli's in the past year, I feel is just not the norm with that card.

I think there is a large pool of people out there who have not received a cli ever, too.

I have heard of some people canceling their card to only reapply and be granted a higher limit. Calling Target credit services is like dealing with my insurance prescription provider. Nothing but a run around with representatives in time zones far far away.

Re: Target RedCard CLI Information

Anonymous — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 21:50:25 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Hello! I've been reading quite a few posts about cardmembers receiving CLI's as part of a new process Target and TD Bank have initiated. I applied for and received my RedCard in November 2014 and was granted a $300 CL. Although I don't shop at Target (.com) too terribly much, the $300 line seems a bit inadequate.

I emailed Target.com using their Contact Us link in the credit information page and inquired about a CLI and received this response:

"We're sorry for your disappointment with your credit limit.
At this time, we are not offering instant same day credit limit increases; however, we do have a monthly credit limit review process. To be eligible for that process, we require updated income information on your account. If you qualify for an increase, you will be notified by letter and you will see the increase reflected on your monthly statement.
If you would like to update the income associated with your account to ensure you're eligible for the monthly review, please give us a call at (888) 755-5856, and when prompted indicate you would like to speak to a team member.
Keep in mind, you can view your account summary, add authorized users, set account alerts, and much more online!
Thanks for your patience!
Sincerely,
Target Card Services, servicer to TD Bank USA, N.A"

As per their instructions, I indeed called them and provided the annual income they were requesting to initiate the "review." The rep. who took my call was well aware of this process so it was a painless, easy 3 minute call. She did say that it could take up to 30 days for the review. She seemed to suggest that I would receive some type of written communication regarding my request.

So... this is just a head's up to those of you who would like higher CL's -- there is a way and a process by which Target and TD initiate things. Hope this helps!

Guys I waited 18 years for a CLI, last month I received a CLI... I had the same CL since 1997.

Re: Target RedCard CLI Information

Anonymous — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 22:07:59 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
Hello! I've been reading quite a few posts about cardmembers receiving CLI's as part of a new process Target and TD Bank have initiated. I applied for and received my RedCard in November 2014 and was granted a $300 CL. Although I don't shop at Target (.com) too terribly much, the $300 line seems a bit inadequate.

I emailed Target.com using their Contact Us link in the credit information page and inquired about a CLI and received this response:

"We're sorry for your disappointment with your credit limit.
At this time, we are not offering instant same day credit limit increases; however, we do have a monthly credit limit review process. To be eligible for that process, we require updated income information on your account. If you qualify for an increase, you will be notified by letter and you will see the increase reflected on your monthly statement.
If you would like to update the income associated with your account to ensure you're eligible for the monthly review, please give us a call at (888) 755-5856, and when prompted indicate you would like to speak to a team member.
Keep in mind, you can view your account summary, add authorized users, set account alerts, and much more online!
Thanks for your patience!
Sincerely,
Target Card Services, servicer to TD Bank USA, N.A"

As per their instructions, I indeed called them and provided the annual income they were requesting to initiate the "review." The rep. who took my call was well aware of this process so it was a painless, easy 3 minute call. She did say that it could take up to 30 days for the review. She seemed to suggest that I would receive some type of written communication regarding my request.

So... this is just a head's up to those of you who would like higher CL's -- there is a way and a process by which Target and TD initiate things. Hope this helps!
Guys I waited 18 years for a CLI, last month I received a CLI... I had the same CL since 1997.

OMG!?! I am dumbfounded!!!!

Re: Target RedCard CLI Information

ddemari — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 22:11:28 GMT

How much did you get after 17 years?

Re: Target RedCard CLI Information

Anonymous — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 22:12:03 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
Hello! I've been reading quite a few posts about cardmembers receiving CLI's as part of a new process Target and TD Bank have initiated. I applied for and received my RedCard in November 2014 and was granted a $300 CL. Although I don't shop at Target (.com) too terribly much, the $300 line seems a bit inadequate.

I emailed Target.com using their Contact Us link in the credit information page and inquired about a CLI and received this response:

"We're sorry for your disappointment with your credit limit.
At this time, we are not offering instant same day credit limit increases; however, we do have a monthly credit limit review process. To be eligible for that process, we require updated income information on your account. If you qualify for an increase, you will be notified by letter and you will see the increase reflected on your monthly statement.
If you would like to update the income associated with your account to ensure you're eligible for the monthly review, please give us a call at (888) 755-5856, and when prompted indicate you would like to speak to a team member.
Keep in mind, you can view your account summary, add authorized users, set account alerts, and much more online!
Thanks for your patience!
Sincerely,
Target Card Services, servicer to TD Bank USA, N.A"

As per their instructions, I indeed called them and provided the annual income they were requesting to initiate the "review." The rep. who took my call was well aware of this process so it was a painless, easy 3 minute call. She did say that it could take up to 30 days for the review. She seemed to suggest that I would receive some type of written communication regarding my request.

So... this is just a head's up to those of you who would like higher CL's -- there is a way and a process by which Target and TD initiate things. Hope this helps!
Guys I waited 18 years for a CLI, last month I received a CLI... I had the same CL since 1997.
OMG!?! I am dumbfounded!!!!

I wrote a letter several months ago to the the CEO and they replied back to me with a very generic letter, but I kept the account open because I do not give up so easy. At the end I won with a CLI

Re: Target RedCard CLI Information

B335is — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 22:34:08 GMT

Mine has been $200 since 1998. So everyone complaining about $300 for 2 years needs to think about that. I contacted them a few months ago and was told my limit would be reviewed....it remains $200.

Re: Target RedCard CLI Information

joinme — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 23:41:30 GMT

Thank You For That Information I just called and received the same info i have been a Red Card member since 2007 with a $200 credit Line,

I will post updats when i hear from them.

Eq 685 Trans 696 Exp 710

Re: Target RedCard CLI Information

coffeegal — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 12:41:15 GMT

After seeing posts of successful CLIs, I called Target as well. Actually, I have called 2x. Once in January when my scores shot up to 710+, and then again this month. I received the same answer as OP. I think this is their generic answer. I am wondering if they are more generous with CLIs for cardholders who opened the card after TD Bank acquired their card services? I have had my card since 2008, and have yet to see a single soft pull on any CB over the last year, and as far as my use of the card, I use it a little here and there, and every so often, I come close to my silly $200 limit, such as when I bouth a FitBit Charge HR and almost maxed it for a $149 purchase (Whoa, slow down!). I always pay in full. The last time I called to speak to someone, she gave the same generic answer, so I tried to dig a little deeper

@Anonymous wrote:
Hello! I've been reading quite a few posts about cardmembers receiving CLI's as part of a new process Target and TD Bank have initiated. I applied for and received my RedCard in November 2014 and was granted a $300 CL. Although I don't shop at Target (.com) too terribly much, the $300 line seems a bit inadequate.

I emailed Target.com using their Contact Us link in the credit information page and inquired about a CLI and received this response:

"We're sorry for your disappointment with your credit limit.
At this time, we are not offering instant same day credit limit increases; however, we do have a monthly credit limit review process. To be eligible for that process, we require updated income information on your account. If you qualify for an increase, you will be notified by letter and you will see the increase reflected on your monthly statement.
If you would like to update the income associated with your account to ensure you're eligible for the monthly review, please give us a call at (888) 755-5856, and when prompted indicate you would like to speak to a team member.
Keep in mind, you can view your account summary, add authorized users, set account alerts, and much more online!
Thanks for your patience!
Sincerely,
Target Card Services, servicer to TD Bank USA, N.A"

As per their instructions, I indeed called them and provided the annual income they were requesting to initiate the "review." The rep. who took my call was well aware of this process so it was a painless, easy 3 minute call. She did say that it could take up to 30 days for the review. She seemed to suggest that I would receive some type of written communication regarding my request.

So... this is just a head's up to those of you who would like higher CL's -- there is a way and a process by which Target and TD initiate things. Hope this helps!

. I asked what she suggested if I wanted to make a larger purchase, ex: a television. She did say that they are looking at a new process that they hope to roll out later this year. She also admitted that many cardholders have expressed their dissatisfaction with the the lack of a better CLI process. Lastly, she suggested that I supplement my large purchases by using the prepaid card to get the 5% (that's what she does). No thanks.

Re: Target RedCard CLI Information

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:01:55 GMT

@coffeegal wrote:
After seeing posts of successful CLIs, I called Target as well. Actually, I have called 2x. Once in January when my scores shot up to 710+, and then again this month. I received the same answer as OP. I think this is their generic answer. I am wondering if they are more generous with CLIs for cardholders who opened the card after TD Bank acquired their card services? I have had my card since 2008, and have yet to see a single soft pull on any CB over the last year, and as far as my use of the card, I use it a little here and there, and every so often, I come close to my silly $200 limit, such as when I bouth a FitBit Charge HR and almost maxed it for a $149 purchase (Whoa, slow down!). I always pay in full. The last time I called to speak to someone, she gave the same generic answer, so I tried to dig a little deeper
@Anonymous wrote:
Hello! I've been reading quite a few posts about cardmembers receiving CLI's as part of a new process Target and TD Bank have initiated. I applied for and received my RedCard in November 2014 and was granted a $300 CL. Although I don't shop at Target (.com) too terribly much, the $300 line seems a bit inadequate.

I emailed Target.com using their Contact Us link in the credit information page and inquired about a CLI and received this response:

"We're sorry for your disappointment with your credit limit.
At this time, we are not offering instant same day credit limit increases; however, we do have a monthly credit limit review process. To be eligible for that process, we require updated income information on your account. If you qualify for an increase, you will be notified by letter and you will see the increase reflected on your monthly statement.
If you would like to update the income associated with your account to ensure you're eligible for the monthly review, please give us a call at (888) 755-5856, and when prompted indicate you would like to speak to a team member.
Keep in mind, you can view your account summary, add authorized users, set account alerts, and much more online!
Thanks for your patience!
Sincerely,
Target Card Services, servicer to TD Bank USA, N.A"

As per their instructions, I indeed called them and provided the annual income they were requesting to initiate the "review." The rep. who took my call was well aware of this process so it was a painless, easy 3 minute call. She did say that it could take up to 30 days for the review. She seemed to suggest that I would receive some type of written communication regarding my request.

So... this is just a head's up to those of you who would like higher CL's -- there is a way and a process by which Target and TD initiate things. Hope this helps!

. I asked what she suggested if I wanted to make a larger purchase, ex: a television. She did say that they are looking at a new process that they hope to roll out later this year. She also admitted that many cardholders have expressed their dissatisfaction with the the lack of a better CLI process. Lastly, she suggested that I supplement my large purchases by using the prepaid card to get the 5% (that's what she does). No thanks.

Well, that really is the answer for things you don't really need cc protection on. With Redbird a(nd the debit card), the target cc (especially with its low limits) is really rather pointless. I wouldn't expend energy on getting CLIs, (even a x5 CLI wouldn't really make much of a difference to score for most), so either close if the low limit bothers you, or SD and forget.

Re: Target RedCard CLI Information

kdm31091 — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:43:08 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@coffeegal wrote:
After seeing posts of successful CLIs, I called Target as well. Actually, I have called 2x. Once in January when my scores shot up to 710+, and then again this month. I received the same answer as OP. I think this is their generic answer. I am wondering if they are more generous with CLIs for cardholders who opened the card after TD Bank acquired their card services? I have had my card since 2008, and have yet to see a single soft pull on any CB over the last year, and as far as my use of the card, I use it a little here and there, and every so often, I come close to my silly $200 limit, such as when I bouth a FitBit Charge HR and almost maxed it for a $149 purchase (Whoa, slow down!). I always pay in full. The last time I called to speak to someone, she gave the same generic answer, so I tried to dig a little deeper
@Anonymous wrote:
Hello! I've been reading quite a few posts about cardmembers receiving CLI's as part of a new process Target and TD Bank have initiated. I applied for and received my RedCard in November 2014 and was granted a $300 CL. Although I don't shop at Target (.com) too terribly much, the $300 line seems a bit inadequate.

I emailed Target.com using their Contact Us link in the credit information page and inquired about a CLI and received this response:

"We're sorry for your disappointment with your credit limit.
At this time, we are not offering instant same day credit limit increases; however, we do have a monthly credit limit review process. To be eligible for that process, we require updated income information on your account. If you qualify for an increase, you will be notified by letter and you will see the increase reflected on your monthly statement.
If you would like to update the income associated with your account to ensure you're eligible for the monthly review, please give us a call at (888) 755-5856, and when prompted indicate you would like to speak to a team member.
Keep in mind, you can view your account summary, add authorized users, set account alerts, and much more online!
Thanks for your patience!
Sincerely,
Target Card Services, servicer to TD Bank USA, N.A"

As per their instructions, I indeed called them and provided the annual income they were requesting to initiate the "review." The rep. who took my call was well aware of this process so it was a painless, easy 3 minute call. She did say that it could take up to 30 days for the review. She seemed to suggest that I would receive some type of written communication regarding my request.

So... this is just a head's up to those of you who would like higher CL's -- there is a way and a process by which Target and TD initiate things. Hope this helps!

. I asked what she suggested if I wanted to make a larger purchase, ex: a television. She did say that they are looking at a new process that they hope to roll out later this year. She also admitted that many cardholders have expressed their dissatisfaction with the the lack of a better CLI process. Lastly, she suggested that I supplement my large purchases by using the prepaid card to get the 5% (that's what she does). No thanks.
Well, that really is the answer for things you don't really need cc protection on. With Redbird a(nd the debit card), the target cc (especially with its low limits) is really rather pointless. I wouldn't expend energy on getting CLIs, (even a x5 CLI wouldn't really make much of a difference to score for most), so either close if the low limit bothers you, or SD and forget.

However, the Redbird thing is seemingly coming to an end soon, as far as CC loads....there were posts on another credit forum that people are being shut down. Now, that may be for people doing it excessively, but it sounds like Target is going to disallow CC loads in the future with Redbird so that may not be a long term solution.

I just use the debit redcard; then I don't have to care about CLIs. Works fine and you get the same 5% as the credit version.

I must admit I never understand the people worrying about the Target CC or using Sallie and hoping they get 5% by coding correctly. Why would you not just get the debit? Guaranteed 5%, no worries about coding, no pull, no CLI....not many stores make it so simple to get 5%, yet people agnoize about Sallie coding correctly for Target or in this case, getting a CLI on their measly Target CC limit. I dunno, to me it's just like, why not just use the debit? You get the same exact benefit. Make life easier for yourself!

Re: Target RedCard CLI Information

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:49:05 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Hello! I've been reading quite a few posts about cardmembers receiving CLI's as part of a new process Target and TD Bank have initiated. I applied for and received my RedCard in November 2014 and was granted a $300 CL. Although I don't shop at Target (.com) too terribly much, the $300 line seems a bit inadequate.

I emailed Target.com using their Contact Us link in the credit information page and inquired about a CLI and received this response:

"We're sorry for your disappointment with your credit limit.
At this time, we are not offering instant same day credit limit increases; however, we do have a monthly credit limit review process. To be eligible for that process, we require updated income information on your account. If you qualify for an increase, you will be notified by letter and you will see the increase reflected on your monthly statement.
If you would like to update the income associated with your account to ensure you're eligible for the monthly review, please give us a call at (888) 755-5856, and when prompted indicate you would like to speak to a team member.
Keep in mind, you can view your account summary, add authorized users, set account alerts, and much more online!
Thanks for your patience!
Sincerely,
Target Card Services, servicer to TD Bank USA, N.A"

As per their instructions, I indeed called them and provided the annual income they were requesting to initiate the "review." The rep. who took my call was well aware of this process so it was a painless, easy 3 minute call. She did say that it could take up to 30 days for the review. She seemed to suggest that I would receive some type of written communication regarding my request.

So... this is just a head's up to those of you who would like higher CL's -- there is a way and a process by which Target and TD initiate things. Hope this helps!

This is what worked for me. I got the same info from the rep on the phone, but I did update my income and sure enough, when my next statement ran, I got a $500 CLI.

Re: Target RedCard CLI Information

Tomgon1981 — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 15:15:54 GMT

I opened my target card last April got a $300 limit was surprised in September to see I got a CLI to $900 I did use it regular so that maybe why they increased my limit

Re: Target RedCard CLI Information

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 15:29:12 GMT

I have had my card since september 2013 and received an increase from 300--->500--->800. Since its still a store card The line is adequate for what I buy from there. In fact its probably the only store card I feel loyal too since I get the most use out of it. My daughter and I are target junkies lol.