Will I lose my Target Circle rewards?

Yes. All Target Circle earnings, rewards, offers, and benefits are immediately forfeited when you delete your account. Use all rewards before requesting deletion.

Can I recover my account after deletion?

No. Target account deletion is permanent. You cannot recover your account, order history, registries, or Circle rewards. To shop at Target again, you must create an entirely new account.

What happens to my registries?

All baby registries, wedding registries, and wish lists are permanently deleted. Contributors can no longer access your registries. Export or share registry information before deletion.

Can I still return items after deleting my account?

You can still process returns in-store with receipts or order confirmation emails, but you cannot manage returns through your online account. Keep all order confirmations before deletion.

What happens to pending orders?

You lose the ability to track pending orders through your account after deletion. Keep order confirmation emails for tracking. Allow all pending orders to complete before deletion.

Can I use the same email for a new Target account?

Usually yes, after account deletion your email becomes available for a new Target account. However, you'll start completely fresh with no order history, Circle rewards, or saved information.

How do I stop Target marketing emails without deleting?

Go to Account Settings > Communication Preferences and unsubscribe from marketing emails. You can also use the unsubscribe link at the bottom of Target emails.

How to Delete Your Target Account - Step-by-Step Guide (2025)

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Quick Information

Time Required

5 minutes

Difficulty

easy

Steps

5 steps

Official Resources

Target Help - Manage Your Account

Official deletion guide from Target

Additional Resources

[1]

Target Privacy Policy

Official privacy policy detailing data handling and user rights

[2]

Target Circle Program

Information about Target Circle rewards program

[3]

Target RedCard

Target credit/debit card program information

Step-by-Step Guide

Use Target Circle Rewards

Before deletion, redeem any Target Circle earnings, rewards, or special offers. Check your Target Circle account and use available benefits as they will be forfeited upon account deletion.

Tips

•Check for birthday rewards or special offers
•Apply Circle earnings to current purchases
•Review for any unused coupons

Warnings

•All Circle earnings forfeited upon deletion
•Cannot recover rewards after account removal

Handle Target RedCard Separately

If you have a Target RedCard (credit or debit), it must be managed separately. Target account deletion does NOT close your RedCard. Contact Target Card Services to close the credit/debit card.

Tips

•RedCard and Target account are separate systems
•Call 1-800-424-6888 to close RedCard
•Pay off any outstanding balances first

Access Account Settings

Log into Target.com or the Target app. Click on your account icon, then select 'Account' or 'Account Settings' from the menu.

Tips

•Can delete from both website and app
•Ensure you're logged into correct account

Find Delete Account Option

In Account Settings, scroll down to find 'Delete Account' or contact Target Guest Services for account deletion. Some users may need to call 1-800-440-0680 to request deletion.

Tips

•Option may be under Privacy or Account Management
•Guest Services can help if option not visible
•Have account details ready if calling

Confirm Account Deletion

Read Target's warning about losing order history, registries, lists, and Circle rewards. Confirm deletion by clicking 'Delete Account' or confirming with Guest Services. Deletion is typically immediate.

Warnings

•All order history permanently deleted
•Registries and lists cannot be recovered
•Target Circle rewards forfeited

Important Warnings

Target RedCard Must Be Closed Separately

Deleting your Target account does NOT close your Target RedCard (credit or debit card). You must separately contact Target Card Services at 1-800-424-6888 to close your RedCard. The account and card are managed by different systems.

All Target Circle Rewards Forfeited

When you delete your Target account, all Target Circle earnings, rewards, special offers, birthday rewards, and Circle benefits are immediately forfeited with no refund or compensation. Use all rewards before deletion.

Order History Permanently Lost

All purchase history, order records, receipts, and tracking information are permanently deleted. You cannot access past orders for returns, warranties, or reference after account deletion.

Registries and Lists Deleted

All baby registries, wedding registries, wish lists, and saved lists are permanently deleted when you delete your account. Contributors can no longer access your registries. Export or screenshot important lists before deletion.

Cannot Track Pending Orders

After account deletion, you cannot track pending orders or manage returns through your account. Resolve all pending orders before deletion or keep order confirmation emails for tracking.

Saved Payment Methods Deleted

All saved payment methods, shipping addresses, and preferences are permanently deleted. You'll need to re-enter payment and shipping information if you create a new account in the future.

Alternatives to Consider

Keep Account for Order History

easy

Instead of deletion, simply remove payment methods and stop using your Target account. This preserves your order history for warranties, returns, and purchase records while preventing new purchases.

Pros

•Access order history for returns
•Keep receipts for warranties
•Can track past purchases
•Easy to return if needed

Cons

•Account data remains on Target servers
•Email stays registered
•May receive marketing emails
•Doesn't address privacy concerns

2 min

Opt Out of Marketing Communications

easy

Instead of deletion, unsubscribe from all Target marketing emails, texts, and notifications. This stops promotional messages while keeping your account for shopping and rewards.

Pros

•Stop marketing emails immediately
•Keep Target Circle rewards active
•Preserve order history
•Maintain registries and lists

Cons

•Account still exists on platform
•Personal data remains stored
•Can still receive some communications
•Doesn't address core privacy concerns

3 min

Download Order History Before Deletion

easy

Before deletion, screenshot or save all important order information, receipts, registries, and lists. This preserves critical records even after account deletion.

Pros

•Keep records of all purchases
•Have receipts for warranties
•Preserve registry information
•Simple backup method

Cons

•Time-consuming for many orders
•Screenshots aren't official receipts
•Manual process
•Cannot track shipments after

15 min

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Your Target RedCard (credit or debit) is separate from your Target.com account. You must contact Target Card Services at 1-800-424-6888 separately to close your RedCard.

References & Citations

[1]
Target Privacy Policy
Official privacy policy detailing data handling and user rights
https://www.target.com/c/target-privacy-policy/-/N-4sr7p
[2]
Target Circle Program
Information about Target Circle rewards program
https://www.target.com/circle
[3]
Target RedCard
Target credit/debit card program information
https://www.target.com/redcard/about

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Critical Warnings

Target RedCard Must Be Closed Separately
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All Target Circle Rewards Forfeited
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Order History Permanently Lost
All purchase history, order records, receipts, and tracking information are permanently deleted. You...

Last Updated

November 8, 2025

Target Account Deletion

How We Verified This Guide

Quick Information

Official Resources

Additional Resources

Step-by-Step Guide

Use Target Circle Rewards

Handle Target RedCard Separately

Access Account Settings

Find Delete Account Option

Confirm Account Deletion

Important Warnings

Target RedCard Must Be Closed Separately

All Target Circle Rewards Forfeited

Order History Permanently Lost

Registries and Lists Deleted

Cannot Track Pending Orders

Saved Payment Methods Deleted

Alternatives to Consider

Keep Account for Order History

Opt Out of Marketing Communications

Download Order History Before Deletion

Frequently Asked Questions

References & Citations

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