What Happens to Your Target Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Target Circle
Use rewards before they expire
RedCard
Estate liable for balance
Contact
1-800-440-0680
Step-by-Step Guide
Use Target Circle rewards
Redeem any available Target Circle rewards and earnings before they expire. Check for gift card balances as well.
Cancel RedCard
Cancel the Target RedCard (credit or debit). The estate is liable for any outstanding credit card balance. Call 1-800-440-0680.
Document Now Checklist
- Target Circle rewards balance
- RedCard type (credit/debit) and balance
- Gift card balances
- Target account email
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Your Kindle library, Audible books, and digital purchases are licensed — they cannot be transferred. Physical gift card balances are estate assets.
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Check Etsy Payments balance. Outstanding funds are estate assets.
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