TARGET* Charge (What It Is + Is It Legit?)
✓ LegitimateThe "TARGET*" charge is from Target. Target online or in-store purchase.
Target
Target online or in-store purchase.
Category
Shopping
Avg. Charge
$40.00
Country
US
Billing Cycle
One-time
Cancel At
target.com/account
Support
See website
Why does this charge appear?
When Target processes a payment — whether you're shopping in one of their stores or checking out on Target.com — their payment system transmits a shortened identifier to your bank rather than the full retailer name. The "TARGET*" descriptor is the result of how Target's internal billing and point-of-sale infrastructure communicates transaction data, with the asterisk acting as a separator that sometimes precedes additional detail like a store number or order reference depending on your bank's display format. If you see TARGET* followed by extra characters on your statement, it's all part of the same Target purchase and is not a sign of an unauthorized or duplicate charge.
What should you do?
Check Your Target Order History
Log in to your Target account at target.com and review your recent order history to match the TARGET* charge on your bank statement with a specific purchase, whether made online or in-store.
Review Your Target Circle Activity
If you are a Target Circle member, check your rewards and purchase activity in your account at target.com to confirm the charge aligns with a recent transaction and see if any points or discounts were applied.
Locate Your Target Receipt
Check your email for a Target order confirmation or digital receipt that matches the charge amount. For in-store purchases, Target can also resend receipts through your account at target.com if you used a loyalty card or Target app at checkout.
Manage or Cancel a Target Subscription
If the TARGET* charge appears to be from a recurring Target subscription such as Drive Up, Same-Day Delivery, or a Target Circle 360 membership, visit target.com/account to review and manage or cancel any active subscriptions or services.
Is this charge fraudulent?
No, this is a legitimate charge from Target. However, if you did not authorize this charge or cancelled your subscription, you may be eligible for a refund.
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