TARGET* Charge (What It Is + Is It Legit?)

✓ Legitimate

The "TARGET*" charge is from Target. Target online or in-store purchase.

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Target

Target

Target online or in-store purchase.

TARGET*

Category

Shopping

Avg. Charge

$40.00

Country

US

Billing Cycle

One-time

Cancel At

target.com/account

Support

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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.

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What should you do?

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

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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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