10 Secrets You Need To Know Before Shopping Target

Love saving money at Target?  Don't miss these 10 secrets to save even more!

10 Secrets To Saving at Target

Love shopping Target? Me too! There are a ton of ways to save at Target (which can quickly become overwhelming), but with a little patience and determination you can learn all the best ways to save while you're there. Here are my top 10 ways to save every time you shop Target.

1. Get the Target Redcard

2. Take advantage of Gift Card Deals.

Target offers various gift card deals every week.  Most of the time it will be on certain items like household, personal care, yogurt or health and beauty products.  You will need to download the coupon on your circle app.  You can use manufacturer coupons and circle coupons in addition to getting the gift card.  To make the savings even greater you can roll your gift cards.

3. Save even more with Target Circle Coupons & Loyalty Program.

Target Cartwheel is now the Target Circle loyalty program, and it's available now!

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If you currently have a Target.com account, Cartwheel/Target app, or a REDcard, you'll automatically get a Target Circle account. (You can update your info and link your number HERE).

The new program will give everyone 1% back on purchases, and 5% back on your birthday when you order online, enter your phone number in-store at checkout, or scan your wallet app. (REDcard holders will still get 5% off all purchases.)

Target Circle also gives you discounts and special offers, found in your wallet in the Target App.  (see an example above)

 

4. If you have a Smartphone, screenshot mobile offers.

5. Watch for Target Clearance Markdowns

• Monday – Accessories, Books, Baby & Stationary, Kids Clothing, Electronics
• Tuesday – Food, Pet Supplies & Women's Clothing
• Wednesday – Diapers, Furniture, Health & Beauty, Lawn & Garden, Men's Clothing
• Thursday – Decor & Luggage, Housewares, Lingerie, Shoes, Sporting Goods, Toys
• Friday – Auto, Cosmetics, Hardware, Home Goods, Jewelry

TIP: Sometimes the clearance items are actually lower than they say.  For instance, if the sticker says 50% OFF it may have gone 70% OFF already but just not been marked down yet.  Use the price checker to confirm the true markdown on any clearance purchases!

5. Use coupon and rebate apps

Usually there are a lot of deals through rebate apps at Target you can use in addition to other discounts!

• Ibotta Rebate
• Fetch Rewards
• Coupons.com App 
• Shopkicks
• Checkout51 Rebate

These are ALL apps that I use and highly recommend!

6. Get 5¢ off your order for each reusable grocery bag

For every reusable bag you provide to take home your Target purchases, you'll get 5¢ off your order.  Or if you don't have your own – snag one at Target for 99¢!

8. Target price matches competitors

If you find something at another store for less than Target, Target will price match that item. (Several rules and restrictions apply)

Target's most current price match policy states that they will:

• Match the price on Target.com (believe it or not those differ sometimes!)
• Match Competitor's Online Prices
• Match Competitor's Local Print Ads
• The item must be the identical item, brand name, size, weight, color, quantity and model number. It must be in stock at the time of Price Match for approved online competitors.
• Price Match refunds are given within 14 days of purchase

During the holidays these savings can really add up, because you can price match a sale item on Amazon and use any coupons you might have (they are applied after price match savings).

9. Don't miss the Target One Spot deals.

10 . Use Coupons!

 

BONUS TIP:

See all the top deals at Target this week, and create your Target shopping list before you shop.