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sauciefarr
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Target Upgrade to MasterCard

I'm a little late posting this, but my Target Red Card is being upgraded to a MasterCard.   The strange thing is that I rarely use this card.  When I DO use it, it is typically for a small amount and I pay it off in full.  I used the card in December for Christmas purchases -- less than $200.  Prior to that, I hadn't used the card in probably six or eight months.  I paid the balance in full in early January.  When I received my January statement, it indicated that my credit limit had been raised from $3300 to $7000.  I had read that this was usually a sign that there was an impending upgrade.  Sure enough, about a week later I received a letter advising that my card was being upgraded and that it would take about two months.   I haven't received the card yet, but I will keep you posted!

4.11.2025 . FICO 8 EXP 813; EQ 807; TU 817. FICO 9 EX 828; EQ 823; TU 830 AMEX Platinum NPSL; AMEX Gold NPSL; AMEX Cash Magnet 35,000; AMEX Delta Reserve 40,000; PenFed PCR Visa 12,500; PenFed Pathfinder 15,000; PenFed Gold Visa 10,000; PenFed LOC 10,000; Macys AMEX 25,000; Home Depot 25,000; NFCU Plat Visa 46,000; NFCU Plat MC 31,000; USAA Cash Rewards VISA 20,000; IKEA 25,000, Venmo VISA 20,000; SamsClub MC 20,000; Discover 26,600, Citibank Aadvantage Platinum Select World Elite MC 9800; Pottery Barn 37,000; Williams-Sonoma 27,000; FNBO VISA Signature 14,000; Sportsmans Guide VISA 12,400; Sephora VISA Signature 18,400; Target MC 7000; AAA Signature Visa 20,000; Apple Card 12,500; Truist Visa 17,200; GM Card 14,000 Total Credit Limit $857,000. Utilization less than 1%
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gingerflower
Senior Contributor

Re: Target Upgrade to MasterCard

Congratulations on the target upgrade 👍

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GZG
Senior Contributor

Re: Target Upgrade to MasterCard

congrats on the CLI and the upgrade!! 

Starting FICO 8:
Current FICO 8:



4/6, 4/12, 8/24 new accounts
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NoMoreE46
Community Leader
Senior Contributor

Re: Target Upgrade to MasterCard


@sauciefarr wrote:

I'm a little late posting this, but my Target Red Card is being upgraded to a MasterCard.   The strange thing is that I rarely use this card.  When I DO use it, it is typically for a small amount and I pay it off in full.  I used the card in December for Christmas purchases -- less than $200.  Prior to that, I hadn't used the card in probably six or eight months.  I paid the balance in full in early January.  When I received my January statement, it indicated that my credit limit had been raised from $3300 to $7000.  I had read that this was usually a sign that there was an impending upgrade.  Sure enough, about a week later I received a letter advising that my card was being upgraded and that it would take about two months.   I haven't received the card yet, but I will keep you posted!



Cool.  The MC upgrade usually happened on average  when the SL reached $6100. 

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gorgon
Established Contributor

Re: Target Upgrade to MasterCard

Congrats on the nice auto CLI and MC upgrade.

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nytokyobred79
Valued Contributor

Re: Target Upgrade to MasterCard

Congrats on your cli and upgrade. 

Avoided credit cards after ruining my financial health but got back into the game in 2019 after a 20 year hiatus
Total Revolving CL- $216,900 | Order of Opened Cards
Delta SkyMiles Blue- SL-$1K | CL- $22.6K
Delta SkyMiles Reserve- SL- $10K | CL- $20K
Chase Sapphire Reserve- SL $20K | CL- $12K
Cap 1 Venture Rewards- SL $10K | CL $ 21.5K
Amex Everyday Preferred- SL $13.1K | CL $10K ( moved some limits around )
Chase Freedom Unlimited: SL $23.4K| CL $70K
BOA Unlimited Cash SL: $20.8K| CL $15K moved some limits around)
BOA Travel Rewards SL: $20.8K | CL $5.8K(moved some limits around)
Amex Blue Cash Preferred SL: $10K
Amex Green Card: NPSL / POT: 17K
BOA BankAmericard: SL: $5K | CL: $30K
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SwimGuy
New Contributor

Re: Target Upgrade to MasterCard

Congrats on the upgrade and CLI




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CorpCrMgr1
Valued Contributor

Re: Target Upgrade to MasterCard

Congratulations on your card upgrade and CLI!

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dmFICO8
Regular Contributor

Re: Target Upgrade to MasterCard

Congrats on the upgrade! Mine is at 2500 for 8.5 years with minimum amount/activity to keep it active, I am still waiting in line.

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SunriseEarth
Moderator Emeritus

Re: Target Upgrade to MasterCard

Congrats on the upgrade! I don't use my Target MC outside of Target very much, but it's not a bad card for international purchases if you have no other options. TD Bank cards are all no FTF, and MC tends to use a good exchange rate. Last time I used the MC was at a McDonald's in Ensenada, MX.  



Start: 619 (TU08, 9/2013) | Current: 806 (TU08, 6/06/24)
BofA CCR WMC $75000 | AMEX Cash Magnet $64000 | Disney Premier VS $52000 | Discover IT $46000 | NFCU cashRewards Plus WMC $33000 |Venmo VS $30000 | Cash+ VS $30000 | Macy's AMEX $25000 | Synchrony Premier $24,200 | GS Apple Card WEMC $22000 | WF Attune WEMC $22000 | Ralphs Rewards WEMC $20000 | Citi Custom Cash MC $19600 | Freedom Flex WEMC $18000 | Amazon VS $15000 | Target MC $14500 | BMO Harris Cash Back MC $14000 | Belk MC $10000 | Wayfair MC $9500 | Sephora VS $9400 | ~~
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