Target Circle: How to Maximize Your Savings
Target Circle is one of the best free loyalty programs in retail. Here's how to squeeze every penny of savings from it.
What is Target Circle?
A free rewards program offering:
1% earnings on every purchasePersonalized dealsBirthday rewardCommunity giving votesEarly access to salesTarget Circle Benefits Explained
The 1% Earnings
Earn on every qualifying purchaseRedeem as credit on future purchasesNo expiration on earningsRounds up to nearest centPersonalized Offers
Based on your shopping historyMust be "saved" before checkoutCan stack with other discountsOften include "buy X, get $Y reward"Birthday Reward
5% off one purchaseValid for entire birthday monthStacks with other offers!Stacking Strategies
The Ultimate Target Stack:
Target Circle offersCartwheel/app couponsManufacturer couponsRedCard 5% discountCashback from CuponaeroExample on a $50 purchase:
Circle offer: 20% off = $10RedCard: 5% = $2.50Cuponaero: 2% = $1Circle earnings: 1% = $0.50Savings: $14 (28%)
Pro Tips
Check the app before every tripStack "spend $X get $Y" dealsUse Circle Week for best salesPay attention to category bonusesTarget makes saving easy—you just have to use the tools!