Target offering unrestricted free shipping every day for users of its REDcard credit, debit cards

Cindy Allen

MINNEAPOLIS , November 7, 2011 (Target) – Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT - News) today announced a new benefit to its already popular REDcard Rewards loyalty program: free shipping on Target.com purchases when guests use their REDcards. In addition, for the first time Target Debit Cards can be used on Target.com.

“REDcard free shipping provides great value for our guests today and every day and it’s easy to understand – no minimum purchase requirement, no membership fee and available nationwide,” said Kathee Tesija, executive vice president of merchandising, Target. “With the holiday season right around the corner, this new benefit makes it even more convenient for our guests to shop Target for great gifts and enjoy our great prices.”

Target’s REDcard Rewards loyalty program applies to the Target REDcards, including the Target Credit Card, Target Visa Credit Card and Target Debit Card. The program offers guests an extra 5% off Target’s already low prices on nearly all items purchased in stores and online when they use a REDcard. Additional REDcard benefits include:

Take Charge of Education, in which Target donates 1% of participating guests’ REDcard purchases at Target and Target.com to the K-12 school of the guest’s choice.
Pharmacy Rewards, which offers participating guests a certificate for a 5% off day of shopping every time they use the REDcard to purchase five prescriptions at Target; the certificate can be combined with the 5% off REDcard Rewards everyday savings.

Guests can apply for a REDcard at any Target store, or learn more about REDcard benefits and print an application at Target.com.

About Target

Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT - News) serves guests at 1,767 stores across the United States and at Target.com. The company plans to open its first stores in Canada in 2013. In addition, the company operates a credit card segment that offers branded proprietary credit card products. Since 1946, Target has given 5 percent of its income through community grants and programs; today, that giving equals more than $3 million a week. For more information about Target’s commitment to corporate responsibility, visit Target.com/hereforgood.

For more information, visit Target.com/Pressroom.

Program Restrictions

5% REDCard Rewards: Upon approval, you will receive 5% off purchases paid for with your REDcard at Target stores and Target.com (Target Debit Card® cannot be used on the mobile Target.com website), except on prescriptions, Target gift cards and prepaid cards, Target Clinic® services, and Target Optical® eye exams. 5% discount applies to eligible purchases minus any other discounts and the value of any promotional Target gift cards received in the transaction. See program rules in store or Target.com/redcard for details.

Target.com Free Shipping: Free shipping available on Target.com purchases when you use your REDcard (Target Debit Card cannot be used on the mobile Target.com website). Offer applies on standard shipping to all 50 states, as well as APO/FPO addresses and Puerto Rico. If you upgrade your shipping method, shipping fees will apply. Not valid on previous orders.

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