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Target Gift Card
May 11 2026 12:06PM more by Fun4Dayz
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Is anyone else having issues with redeeming a target gift card? the HX site says "target server is down at the moment, please try back in 1 hour" hour after hour. never had any issues before, but ive never tried a target gift card redemption. Ususally walmart. I went onto target, and they are NOT having any server issues, as well, as confirmed my gift card has the intended balance available. Any ideas? I put in a message to HX help but havent received info back yet.
      
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Fun4Dayz
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May 11 2026 12:23PM     link to this

thank you and yes, i would love some, but i also did just purchase a target gift card to specifically redeem here on the site. just trying to figure out why it's not accepting it and saying there is an issue with the server

thank you, btw
artnjazz
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May 11 2026 12:28PM     link to this

Is it an eGift card or a physical one?
SkurferGurl
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May 11 2026 12:53PM     link to this

I just can't help it
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May 11 2026 12:57PM     link to this

What's so funny scootergurl?
SkurferGurl
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May 11 2026 01:01PM     link to this

More like Vaaaarooooom
makinbacon
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May 11 2026 01:04PM     link to this

I usually use the Home Depot e-gift card. Never had an issue.
Fun4Dayz
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May 11 2026 01:27PM     link to this

egift card... but i verified the funds were readily there and available, by checking their site, additionally....

vaaaroooooommmmmmm
Fallenangelsinoc
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May 11 2026 01:46PM     link to this

I get actual gift card at the store ,never had an issue , maybe the system was updating or something And I used Walmart and Target , both
Readyrey
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May 11 2026 01:47PM     link to this

F4D
Had the same problem couple months ago with Target card.
I switched to a Home Depot card and had no problem.
I used the Target card for other things.


ColossusJones
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May 11 2026 02:00PM     link to this


The site specifically says in bold letters to use either Walmart or Home Depot. There are never any issues with those. Go buy one of those to get FX points and use your Target card to purchase home supplies.
artnjazz
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May 11 2026 02:22PM     link to this

I recommend buying a physical card at CVS. They have both Home Depot and Walmart.
No activation upon payment. You can redeem it here in less than two minutes. You will need to use the same email you used to stablish your account here.
CrystalXo
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May 11 2026 02:45PM     link to this

Thank you Fun4Dayz for this post, I have been having the same issue with Target cards.
I had switched to Target cards after getting several Home Depot cards that had codes missing or damaged. Guess it is time to try WalMart
ilove2lick
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May 11 2026 03:01PM     link to this

Digital Home Depot gift card FTW!!
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May 11 2026 03:11PM     link to this

F4D, I've only used Home Depot cards as long as I've been hobbying in this community. Not once have I had an issue. I recommend the HD option.
Firkins
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May 11 2026 03:24PM     link to this

Had issues with the Target gift card a few months back. After like 2-4 hours I checked again and it worked.
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May 11 2026 03:43PM     link to this

I heard about problems with Target gift cards a couple months ago in another blog! I switched to Home Depot and buy the physical card. No problems at all. I didn’t think to buy a Home Depot gift card at CVS…great tip.
June.Moon
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May 11 2026 03:53PM     link to this

Probably a dumb question but could you use a gift card to buy a gift card



I know on the target website you can but different gift cards and vids card. Could someone just get one of those and then use the target gift card to check out?
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Knightspirit
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May 11 2026 03:58PM     link to this

Why not? If you had a VISA or MC could could use it to buy a gift card. But the fees means you don’t get full value I believe. 💁🏻‍♂️
Fun4Dayz
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May 11 2026 07:46PM     link to this

Thanks for the info, all. I usually use a digital Walmart card but was trying target this time. Will go buy paper towels and laundry soap and call it a day. Thanks again!
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May 11 2026 08:07PM     link to this

And pickles, Don’t forget pickles.
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May 11 2026 10:38PM     link to this

Ugh... I just bought a Home Depot card from Target and same problem I was having before...
when I got home, opened the packaging and scratched the back to get the #s there was no pin#
Now I gotta go back to the store and it is a major hassle to try and return a Home Depot card to Target because of fraud etc. Does anyone know what is the reason Target gift cards have issues loading funds on HX?

Oh and I know what you are thinking, why not use a digital card? For me it is all about being discreet and if you buy online that option goes away.
jay920
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May 12 2026 08:00AM     link to this

A couple months ago, I bought a PS5 gift card at Target for my nephew B-day gift. He scratch it and pin was missing, I went to target and they couldnt help me, I had to call customer service. They did refund me but be careful with gift cards at the stores, i didnt know ppl go to the stores and switch them up….

Kohl’s and Walmart gift cards have been reliable for me so far.
funtime2bhad
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May 12 2026 12:01PM     link to this

I haven't had any issues with Target e-Gift cards, until yesterday. Same issue Target servers were down. I noticed today, the link to redeem a Target card is no longer available.
HungryMan4u
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May 12 2026 01:11PM     link to this

Crystal,
Go to Home Depot and they will call their support line and retrieve the PIN number
Verify that the funds are still available on the card. They will ask how much you loaded the card with previously.
Humaniplex
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May 12 2026 04:45PM     link to this

They update the cards they take time to time..always check first
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ballzdeepnu6969
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May 12 2026 04:46PM     link to this

I have used Best Buy gift cards with no issue.
CrystalXo
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May 12 2026 04:51PM     link to this

Thank you 💕
Fun4Dayz
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May 12 2026 04:51PM     link to this

@Humaniplex.... i did check first, thank you for that list.... Target was a viable option at the time of purchase. xoxo
Humaniplex
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May 12 2026 05:33PM     link to this

Yes looked like a recent update
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May 12 2026 05:40PM     link to this

I had the same issue with Target card. I had the same thought as June and tried to buy a Home Depot card and Target wouldn’t allow me to do that. I just used it to buy home stuff and bought a Home Depot card at Target, which worked fine.
thebacknine
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May 12 2026 09:00PM     link to this

Home depot cards work best for me. Did you have surgery on this perfect orb’s of yours ??
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May 13 2026 03:53PM     link to this

Had the same issue with target card last month, I had to try on 3 separate days for it to finally work. May go the walmart route now to be safe as I had never experienced this before with target.
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May 13 2026 03:57PM     link to this

Have been dealing with the same issue since last week
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May 13 2026 08:16PM     link to this

I had trouble with a Target gift card (physical) too. I kept trying it, and on about the 25th try if finally worked. Keep trying!
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May 14 2026 06:57AM     link to this

Crystal, I bought a Home Depot card and the same thing happened to me, no pin on the back. I bought the card at a CVS I think. I went through all the hassle of customer support just to get told Home Depot had to fix it. Then I went through the hassle of customer support with Home Depot and they said it was the vendor's responsibility to fix. They just closed my case without so much as a sorry and that was that, 50 bucks down the drain.
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