How to check your Visa, Mastercard and Amex Gift Cards Sold at Target gift card balance
How to check your Visa, Mastercard and Amex Gift Cards Sold at Target gift card balance on the official site, by phone or in store — plus activation, fees, expiry and scams to avoid.
Quick answer: Check your Visa, Mastercard and Amex Gift Cards Sold at Target gift card balance online at target.com or by phone using the number on the back of the card. You will need: card number; expiration date. Enter the card number and PIN only on target.com.
What you need
- Card number
- Expiration date
- CVV
- The balance website and phone number printed on the back of the card
Check your Visa, Mastercard and Amex Gift Cards Sold at Target gift card balance online
- Look on the back of the card for the issuer's balance website and phone number.
- Type that address into your browser yourself.
- Enter the card number, expiration date and CVV.
- For a third-party eGift card, open 'View and Print Your eGift Card' in the delivery email.
Other ways to check the balance
- By phone: call the number printed on the back of the card and enter the card number when prompted.
- On your receipt: the balance remaining after each purchase is usually printed on the receipt.
Activating a Visa, Mastercard and Amex Gift Cards Sold at Target gift card
Activated at the Target register. Target has no Target-branded Visa gift card; these are third-party network cards.
Fees and expiry
Target lists a one-time purchase fee on the product, for example a $200 Visa card plus a $6 fee. Target says balances on these cards never expire and have no cash value. They can't be reloaded.
Where to buy Visa, Mastercard and Amex Gift Cards Sold at Target gift cards
Target stores, target.com.
Tips
- Target's help page points to mybalancenow.com to set a PIN on some of these cards. Make sure the site matches what's printed on your card.
- They can't buy other gift cards and can't be used for ATM withdrawals, cash advances or at casinos.
- A Target GiftCard (the red store card) is a different product with its own balance page.
Visa, Mastercard and Amex Gift Cards Sold at Target gift card FAQs
How do I check my Visa, Mastercard and Amex Gift Cards Sold at Target gift card balance?
You can check it online at target.com, phone. You will usually need card number and expiration date.
How do I activate a Visa, Mastercard and Amex Gift Cards Sold at Target gift card?
Activated at the Target register. Target has no Target-branded Visa gift card; these are third-party network cards.
Do Visa, Mastercard and Amex Gift Cards Sold at Target gift cards expire or have fees?
Target lists a one-time purchase fee on the product, for example a $200 Visa card plus a $6 fee. Target says balances on these cards never expire and have no cash value. They can't be reloaded.
Is it safe to use a third-party gift card balance checker?
Avoid them. Enter your card number and PIN only on target.com, in its official app, or in store. Third-party checkers can capture the numbers and drain the card.
What should I do if my Visa, Mastercard and Amex Gift Cards Sold at Target gift card has a zero balance I didn't spend?
Contact Visa, Mastercard and Amex Gift Cards Sold at Target customer service straight away with the card, the receipt and the purchase details. Card-draining fraud — where numbers are copied before the card is sold — is common; the sooner you report it the better the chance of recovery.
Can I get cash back for a small remaining balance?
Sometimes. Several US states require cash back for small balances — California, for example, for balances under $15 (raised from $10 in April 2026) — and some Canadian provinces have similar rules. Ask at the till or contact the brand.
Sources: www.target.com · www.target.com · www.target.com.