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Target Debit Card

wwtthhpp — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:34:30 GMT

I noticed that Target has the regular REDcard and a debit card you can apply for. The credit card is a revolving line of credit but I'd like to stay away from it considering that I've seen many complaints about it.

My interest is in the debit card though which requires you to apply and then funds are directly drawn from an assigned bank account. You get the benefits of the credit card without the credit line.

My question is has anybody done this and if so, do they HP credit reports or do any kind of pull at all for this card?

Re: Target Debit Card

Simply827 — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:36:11 GMT

I have both cards. You just need a voided check for the Debit Card. No credit pulls involved.

Re: Target Debit Card

wwtthhpp — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:49:28 GMT

@Simply827 wrote:
I have both cards. You just need a voided check for the Debit Card. No credit pulls involved.

Thanks for the quick response!

When you apply in-store, can you use the benefits immediately or do you have to wait for the card to come in?

Re: Target Debit Card

gettingagrip — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:15:44 GMT

I used mine straight away and it normally takes a couple of days for the debit to post - I love the 5% without adding a tradeline :-) and I can still track my purchases online too...

Re: Target Debit Card

wwtthhpp — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:09:38 GMT

Great! I am going to go and apply later today.

Thanks!

Re: Target Debit Card

Simply827 — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:10:58 GMT

They give your a temporary "card" which is really just a receipt that gives you the benefits until your card arrives.