Joining is free at Target.com/circle or in the app.
You can become a Target Circle member for free at Target.com/circle. ... If using the Target app, go to the My Target tab.
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Target Circle
What is Target Circle?
Target Circle is Target's free loyalty program. Members get deals applied automatically at checkout, personalized bonuses that can earn Target Circle Rewards, a birthday reward and votes for local nonprofits. The Target Circle Card and the paid Target Circle 360 membership are optional add-ons.
Joining the program
- Cost to join
- free
- Currency
- Target Circle Rewards
Join for free at Target.com/circle or in the Target app. Members need a Target account with a first and last name and a valid email address; a valid US mobile number lets members identify themselves at checkout in stores.
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Name and email are needed; a US mobile number identifies members in store.
you need to provide your first and last name and a valid email address in your Target account. In order to receive birthday rewards, you also need to provide your birthday (month and day)
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Earning Target Circle Rewards
Earn rule 1
Target Circle Deals are member discounts that apply automatically when the member identifies at checkout in store or online.
Earn rule 2
Target Circle Bonuses are personalized offers that, once activated and completed, give extra savings or award Target Circle Rewards.
Earn rule 3
Members receive a birthday reward on or near their birthday when their birth date is in their account, limited to one per year; Target's fact sheet describes it as a 5% off birthday gift.
Earn rule 4
Each eligible purchase earns one Community Giving Program vote to help direct Target donations to nonprofits.
Earn rule 5
Members-only Target Circle Week sales run in spring, summer and the holiday season. In 2026 the fall event, Target Circle Deal Days, ran October 6 to 7, with early access from October 5 for Target Circle 360 members.
Earn rule 6
Since April 7, 2024, members no longer earn the former 1% back on purchases made with other payment methods.
Earn rule 7
Verified military members, college students and teachers can get extra discounts.
Earn rule 8
Members get partner perks with brands such as Ulta Beauty and Apple.
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Deals apply automatically; bonuses are personalized offers.
Target Circle Deals are Target Circle-specific discounts and promotions that will apply automatically to your purchase when you identify as a Target Circle member at checkout.
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Target Circle Bonuses can award Target Circle Rewards.
Target Circle Bonus is a personalized offer that you may get while being a member of Target Circle either to receive additional savings or promotional items or to earn Target Circle Rewards.
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Birthday reward once a year.
When your birth date is included in your Target account, on or near your birthday you will receive a birthday reward. ... Birthday rewards given will vary and are limited to one award
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One Community Giving vote per eligible purchase.
As a member of Target Circle, every time you make an eligible purchase and identify yourself as a Target Circle member, you earn one vote.
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Discounts for military, students and teachers.
Discounts for verified military, college students & teachers
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Birthday gift of 5% off, partner perks and seasonal Target Circle Week sales.
Just-for-you bonuses, including a 5% off birthday gift ... Exclusive partner perks with Ulta Beauty, Apple and more ... Big savings during spring, summer and holiday Target Circle week sales
- Ulta Beauty
- Apple
Target Circle Deal Days 2026: October 6 to 7, early access October 5 for Target Circle 360.
Running Oct. 6-7, the event features up to 40% off thousands of items ... Early access begins Oct. 5 for members of Target Circle 360, the paid membership tier.
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Using Target Circle Rewards
Target Circle Rewards are applied to the purchase total after other discounts, in Target stores, on Target.com and in the Target app.
Deals and bonuses are redeemed by giving the member's phone number, scanning the Wallet barcode in the Target app or signing in online.
Rewards are not earned on items such as Target GiftCards, third-party gift and prepaid cards, and Target Circle Card balance payments.
Members can also redeem free trials and link other rewards programs.
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Rewards are applied after other discounts.
Target Circle Rewards are applied to the total purchase amount after all other discounts have been applied to the purchase transaction
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How members identify in store.
you can identify yourself as a Target Circle member at checkout by entering your mobile telephone number ... by scanning the Wallet barcode in the Target App
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Exclusions from earning Rewards.
Target Circle Rewards are not earned on the following: ... purchases of Target GiftCards; purchases of Visa, American Express and Mastercard gift cards/prepaid cards
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Free trials and linked rewards programs.
Earn Target Circle Rewards and save with personalized deals. Redeem free trials and link to other rewards programs
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When Target Circle Rewards expire
Target Circle Rewards expire if the member has not earned or redeemed any Target Circle Rewards for one year.
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Rewards expire after one year without earning or redeeming.
Target Circle Rewards will expire if you have not earned or redeemed any Target Circle Rewards for one year.
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Membership benefits
No tiers.
Program partners
- Shipt (same-day delivery for Target Circle 360)
- Starbucks at Target
- Ulta Beauty
- Apple
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Same-day orders through the Shipt Marketplace and Starbucks at Target savings.
Be able to place same-day orders from dozens of retailers through the Shipt Marketplace
- Shipt
Card savings at Starbucks at Target.
5% off at Starbucks
- Starbucks at Target
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Paid options
Target Circle 360 paid membership: $99 per year or $10.99 per month, with a 14-day free trial; Target Circle Cardholders pay $49 per year, and verified students and government assistance recipients pay $4.99 per month. It includes unlimited same-day delivery on orders of $35 or more, plus monthly Freebies (a free gift or discount to choose each month) and early access to big sales.
Target Circle Card (debit, credit or Mastercard): 5% off Target purchases in store and online, free 2-day shipping and an extra 30 days for returns, with no monthly or annual fees. Credit versions require credit approval.
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Target Circle 360 prices.
Free Trial: Try Target Circle 360 for free for 14 days. Annual Target Circle 360 Membership: $99/year ($8.25/month). Target Circle Cardholders get Target Circle 360 for just $49/year. Monthly Membership: $10.99/month.
Student and government assistance price and same-day delivery benefit.
Verified students and government assistance recipients get Target Circle 360 for just $4.99/month. ... Unlimited $35+ same-day delivery from Target, nearby grocers, pet stores and more with no markups.
Target Circle Card: 5% off, no fees, free 2-day shipping, extra 30 days for returns.
Get 5% off your Target purchase instantly at checkout. ... Free 2-day shipping ... No monthly or annual fees ... Get an extra 30 days to return your items.
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Target Circle 360 Freebies and early access.
a selection of free gifts and exclusive discounts to choose from each month via Freebies ... members-only access to shop big sales and brand collaborations early
About this profile
Target Circle is the free loyalty program of the US retailer Target. Members get deals applied automatically at checkout, personalized bonuses that can earn Target Circle Rewards, a birthday reward and votes for local nonprofits. Target also offers two paid add-ons under the same name: the Target Circle Card for 5% off purchases and the Target Circle 360 delivery membership.
Profiles are built from the program's own published terms. Source links, quotations and checked dates are included with each topic.
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Official sources & quoted terms
Target Circle is a loyalty program offered by Target Corporation.
Target Circle is a loyalty program offered by Target Corporation.
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Three offerings: free membership, payment options and a paid membership.
three offerings of (1) a free membership to receive deals and bonuses, (2) payment options or (3) a paid membership providing access to same day delivery and more.
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Recent program changes
The 1% back on purchases made without a Target Circle Card ended; earlier balances rolled over as Target Circle Rewards.
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The 1% earnings ended April 7, 2024.
Beginning April 7, 2024, Target Circle members will no longer earn Target Circle Earnings rewards (the former name of Target Circle Rewards) at a rate of 1% of the eligible purchase amount
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Member questions
Answers from the published program terms.
What is Target Circle?
Target Circle is Target's free loyalty program. Members get deals applied automatically at checkout, personalized bonuses that can earn Target Circle Rewards, a birthday reward and votes for local nonprofits. The Target Circle Card and the paid Target Circle 360 membership are optional add-ons.
Is Target Circle free?
Yes. Joining Target Circle is free at Target.com/circle or in the Target app. Target Circle 360 is a separate paid membership at $99 per year or $10.99 per month.
Does Target Circle still give 1% back?
No. Members stopped earning the 1% back on purchases from April 7, 2024. Target Circle now focuses on automatic deals, personalized bonuses and Target Circle Rewards.
What is Target Circle Week?
Target Circle Week is a members-only sale that Target runs in spring, summer and the holiday season. In 2026 the fall event, Target Circle Deal Days, ran October 6 to 7 with up to 40% off thousands of items, and Target Circle 360 members could shop from October 5.
Do Target Circle Rewards expire?
They expire if the member has not earned or redeemed any Target Circle Rewards for one year.
What is the difference between Target Circle, the Target Circle Card and Target Circle 360?
Target Circle is the free deals and rewards program. The Target Circle Card is a debit or credit card that takes 5% off Target purchases with no annual fee. Target Circle 360 is a paid membership for same-day delivery on $35+ orders, at $99 per year or $49 per year for cardholders.
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