Closing Target Redcard

[MeN5]

So I've reached the point where I am thinking about closing my redcard.  It's really not a huge Benefit to have any longer the new restrictions on online orders has gotten me to the point of closure the card only had two benefits and now one has been so restricted it's a shame really . Last but not least to add insult to injury it's been almost two years since my last cli.

[BetterMoves]

If you still want to get 5% off and occasional other types of promos, try the RedCard debit card version...especially if you get one while they have a coupon SUB going.  I don't have mine attached to my primary checking account, but to a smaller miscellaneous account. 

[Anonymous]

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@BetterMoves wrote:

If you still want to get 5% off and occasional other types of promos, try the RedCard debit card version...especially if you get one while they have a coupon SUB going.  I don't have mine attached to my primary checking account, but to a smaller miscellaneous account. 

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This is exactly how I use my Target debit card. Keeps it simple, and still beneficial enough.

[Anonymous]

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@MeN5 wrote:

So I've reached the point where I am thinking about closing my redcard.  It's really not a huge Benefit to have any longer the new restrictions on online orders has gotten me to the point of closure the card only had two benefits and now one has been so restricted it's a shame really . Last but not least to add insult to injury it's been almost two years since my last cli.

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Can you please elaborate on what the new restrictions are for online orders?  I tried to google that, but couldn't find anything -- if you have a link to the new restrictions, it would be most appreciated, thank you.

The only things I care about for the Target REDcard would be the:

• 5% instant discount for in-store and online orders.
• Free shipping from Target.com

Are those going away??

[K-in-Boston]

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@MeN5 wrote:

So I've reached the point where I am thinking about closing my redcard.  It's really not a huge Benefit to have any longer the new restrictions on online orders has gotten me to the point of closure the card only had two benefits and now one has been so restricted it's a shame really . Last but not least to add insult to injury it's been almost two years since my last cli.

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Can you please elaborate on what the new restrictions are for online orders?  I tried to google that, but couldn't find anything -- if you have a link to the new restrictions, it would be most appreciated, thank you.

The only things I care about for the Target REDcard would be the:

• 5% instant discount for in-store and online orders.
• Free shipping from Target.com

Are those going away??

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+1 What new restrictions?

[GApeachy]

You're not talking about the MC version though, right?  Also, I'm like everyone else upthread....what new restrictions?

I've read here recently that forum peeps are posting about receiving cli's that haven't run much spend through their card nor haven't received any cli's and/or it's been longer than when you got your last cli.  You may want to give it a little more time perhaps.

On those two reasons you mentioned, are you sure you'd not use it again?  Not knowing about the waning benefits leaves me a tiny smidge perplexed as to how to answer that since reading cli posts as of late.  I'd hate for you to miss the Redcard train.  Though I wouldn't say hold your breath but still.....

[blindambition]

What restrictions? There haven't been any. Some items must be purchased with $25 of qualifying products, not new, and done by Amazon and Walmart as well. Usually found on special purchase products, or very low cost items.

Ive had can't be shipped to your zip code a couple times, but was told that happens when a fulfillment near you are out of stock, and current inventory can't guarantee adequate receiving of shipment.

[MeN5]

The restrictions are that if you're not spending 35$ on some items you can't even order anything which is ridiculous 

[Anonymous]

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@MeN5 wrote:

The restrictions are that if you're not spending 35$ on some items you can't even order anything which is ridiculous 

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Phew.  I think I noticed that awhile ago, but I'm glad that's the only issue you're having with them.  As long as they keep the 5% discount for both in-store and online, and I can still get free shipping online somehow for when I really need it, I should be OK.

*removing hand from the Red Button*

Disaster averted!

[K-in-Boston]

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@MeN5 wrote:

The restrictions are that if you're not spending 35$ on some items you can't even order anything which is ridiculous 

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Thanks for clarifying.  This is not actually a limitation of the credit card or a benefit which has been removed as stated earlier, however, as this is the case no matter which method of payment is used and was not something previously extended to cardholders and now taken away.

As @blindambition mentioned earlier, this is not unique to Target.  Amazon and other retailers have long required minimum order amounts for some segment of products, typically household and grocery items which have slimmer profit margins than other consumer goods which would be vastly overshadowed by the cost of actually shipping the items.