The Target price match policy got a fresh update for 2021 and it's got everyone buzzing with excitement!
Target Price Match Holiday 2021
This year Target is price matching anything you bought from October 10th – all the way through Christmas Eve if it drops in price.
AND TONS of stuff is on sale right now – since it's almost Christmas.
Which means it's time to CHECK THOSE TARGET ORDER EMAILS in your inbox to see if anything you bought is on sale now and get your refund!
PPP Team Member Jamie got $75 back so far this season and she said it was SUPER easy. Here's exactly how to score your Target Price Match refund:
1 . First, check your Target Order History.
2 . See If The Price Has Dropped
Click through the items you purchased in your orders and compare them to current Target prices on sale for Cyber week.
- The Airpods I bought a few weeks ago for $199 are now $179.
- A Hoverboard I bought in store is now $25 less.
- My rug I bought a couple months ago was $20 cheaper this week.
- Also a sweater I bought for my son was 30% OFF!
3 . Open A Target Chat
Target online chat is open from 7am – 11pm EST – to start a chat:
On Target.com: Go to Contact Us Page => Choose Order Experience => See the Red Chat Now Button Appear and Click
On Target's App: Go to My Target => Scroll Down to Click the Help Center => Choose Holiday Help & then Holiday Price Match Policy => Click Contact in the Top Right Corner => Choose Chat Now
4 . Provide Your Order # and The Item You Want Price Adjusted
5 . Get Your Refund!
Here are more details on the Target Holiday Price Match Policy – let us know what kinds of fun savings you've scored!
Bargain shoppers rejoice – the Target Price Match Policy just got even better for the 2021 Holiday Season!
Starting October 10th, anything you buy at Target can be price-matched if it goes on sale for a lower price by Dec. 24th. That's more than two months! Guests can request a price adjustment over the phone or in store with proof of purchase.
In addition, Target will continue to price match their Competitors' sales within 14 days of purchase. Competitors include Walmart, BestBuy, Amazon, and even Sam's Club and Costco! (See the full list of Target Competitors further down)
Target Price Match Black Friday Info
But Will They Price Match on Black Friday?
We just found out the answer is YES! Target will price adjust to match even their Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals this year. We initially thought this wasn't the case due to a sign posted in our store – but a letter from corporate assured us this sign is from a previous year (WOOHOO!)
So that means if you're bound and determined to get in on Target Black Friday Deals – you DON'T need to wait! If you like, you can take a look at what we already know will go on sale for Target Black Friday – and then you can buy it NOW and get a price adjustment when it goes on sale.
Or wait until December 24th to do your Black Friday shopping if you like. They'll retroactively price adjust!
Take your time and do your Black Friday Shopping – ANYTIME YOU WANT.
Keep reading to have all your questions answered….
How Does Price Matching Work?
All year long, Target will price match within 14 days of your purchase. During the Holidays they extend the window of time from Oct 10 – Dec 24.
If you buy a qualifying item at Target then find the identical item for less at Target.com, select online competitors, or in Target’s or competitor’s local print ad, you can request a price match. Price adjustments may be requested at time of purchase or within 14 days after purchase. The full list of online competitors is listed further down.
To receive your adjustment: Either request a price adjustment at guest services or call 1-800-591-3869. You can also open a chat with a Target online associate. Have your proof of purchase ready.
🎄🎄 Holiday Price Match Policy🎄🎄
Starting October 10, 2021, if you purchase an item in store or online and the price goes lower at Target on or before December 24, 2021, you can request a price match. Proof of purchase is required for price adjustments after purchase. Target store price adjustments are completed at the store on any lane, though you'll want to go to guest services to avoid holding up a line and getting dirty looks. 😉
The Executive Vice President and Senior Growth Office of Target said:
“As we approach the holiday season, guests are excited to shop early, and our team is ready to help them prepare so they can celebrate what matters most — time with family and friends ….We’re also introducing a new, industry-leading Holiday Price Match Guarantee – all designed to provide guests with the confidence they’re getting the best deals at Target, no matter when they choose to shop.”
Who Will Target Price Match?
Target will match 29 of their online competitors include Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and more. Be prepared to show proof if shopping in store, or provide links if using the chat feature or calling guest services.
Target will match all of the online competitors listed above – with some exclusions. Scroll to the end of the post to read the full list.
Does Target Price Match Amazon?
YES!
As long as it meets these criteria you can get a price match on an Amazon item:
- The item must be the identical item, brand name, size, weight, color, quantity and model number.
- It must be IN STOCK for shipping and delivery/pickup at the time of Price Match
- Must be Sold & Shipped by Amazon
- No 3rd Party Sellers
- No Add on Items
- No Lightning Deals
Does Target Price Match Walmart?
As long as it meets these criteria you can get a price match on a Walmart item:
- The item must be the identical item, brand name, size, weight, color, quantity and model number.
- It must be IN STOCK for shipping and delivery/pickup at the time of Price Match
- Must be Sold & Shipped by Walmart, Not 3rd Party Sellers (You can sort by retailer and make sure to pick Walmart to be sure)
Does Target Price Match Best Buy?
As long as it meets these criteria you can get a price match on an Best Buy item:
- The item must be the identical item, brand name, size, weight, color, quantity and model number.
- It must be IN STOCK for shipping and delivery/pickup at the time of Price Match
- Must be Sold & Shipped by BestBuy.com
- Doesn't include 3rd Party Sellers
Does Target Price Match Online?
The same price match rules hold true for every competitor – even Target's own website.
If you're shopping in store and you notice the Target.com price is lower – you can pull up the website on your phone (Or ask guest services to pull it up on their tablet) to get a price match. Just make sure you're not looking at a 3rd party seller (Target has “partner” sellers on their site now that won't count for a price match)
If you try using deal websites to prove that you've found a better deal – Target associates will use the original website or ad to seek proof. If it's not in stock at the time of price match, it won't be honored.
Exclusions: What Does Target NOT Price Match?
Exclusions
- Won't apply to matching Clearance, closeout, liquidation sales, damaged, used, open package, refurbished, pre-owned, or rent/lease to own items, storewide or category promotions, offers advertised as % or $ off, non-branded items, or prices that only display on a website after guests log in.
- Pricing due to typographical errors, competitor lightning sales (including Amazon Prime or Amazon Fresh Exclusive offers), coupon offers, loyalty cards, promotional codes, credit card offers, gift card offers (Target GiftCard, specialty and pre-paid gift card), financing, service offers, bundled offers, sales tax promotions, free items, rebates or mail-in offers.
- Contract mobile phone devices and the associated plans, optical, product services (warranties, assembly, etc.), clinic and pharmacy purchases and offers, or game reservations.
- “Marketplace” prices from third party sellers.
- Any item sold by a Target Plus™ Partner on Target.com or any Target application are not eligible for price match.
- You can't combine Target Circle offers, gift card offers (Target GiftCard, specialty and pre-paid gift card), Registry completion coupons and Target coupons with price match.
- Target will apply Manufacturer coupons AFTER a price match is made, for in-store purchases only.
- Please review our Store Coupon Policy for additional details.
If you are looking for what to expect from this year's big sale – check out our post on Target's Black Friday Sales
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I had to call and argue for 45 minutes to get a gift card (not refund) on the tv I purchased in October. The item has gone on sale again- don’t know if it would be worth the hassle.
So sorry to hear that KT ~ thanks for sharing your experience with us!
Thank you!! I got a $50 refund!
Thank you so much for the heads up! I was just refunded $20 on airpods I purchased in November. I followed your instructions using the chat featured and it worked perfectly.
I’m curious to hear if anyone else had a problem doing Target price matching? I purchased two items on Target.com. One on 11/26 and another on 11/30. Both of these items were on sale Black Friday and/or Cyber Monday. I just finished up working with on online Target agent and she informed me that “there was an ongoing sale on your item, we would have been more than glad to assist you with that price here.
May: However, previous sale prices are not included in this policy.”
Has anyone else run into this problem and been told their item is not eligible for a refund?
I ran into the same issue when I did the chat through the app with 2 different purchases. I purchased matching pajamas in late October and then they were on sale this weekend for $10 less. I was told that the items are no longer on sale therefore it doesn’t count towards the price match. She offered $20 credit for my inconvenience, then $40 when I pressed on that the difference was $60. I then chatted with a supervisor who offered nothing but the same excuse. I left the chat and called the customer service number. I then only submitted one of the orders and this representative refunded me the $40 for that order. I will probably call about the 2nd purchase later. It was a hassle but the policy does not say the item still has to be on sale.
I just got $29 refund on a video game! Couldn’t be easier!