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    How to Use the Target App for Deals, Pickup, and Rewards

    Get the most out of Target Circle rewards, schedule Drive Up curbside pickup, and track your orders — all inside the Target app.

    4 min read 5 stepsApril 19, 2026Verified April 2026
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    Download the app and sign in

    ~18s
    Search for "Target" in the App Store or Play Store and install the free app. Open it and sign in with your Target account. If you do not have one, tap "Create Account" — it is free and takes about two minutes. Use the same email you use when shopping at Target.com.
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    Join Target Circle

    ~25s
    Once signed in, look for the "Target Circle" section in the app or tap your account icon. Tap "Join Target Circle" if you have not already. Enrollment is free and instant. From now on, your purchases automatically earn 1% back and you will see personalized deals in your account.

    Quick Tip

    Check the "Offers" section in Target Circle before you shop. You can activate extra coupons for items you regularly buy, like 5% off cereal or $2 off shampoo.

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    Shop and choose Drive Up

    ~25s
    Tap the search bar and look for items you need. Add them to your cart. When you are ready to checkout, tap your cart and go through the checkout process. When asked how you want to receive your order, choose "Drive Up." Select your Target store and choose an available pickup window.

    Warning

    Drive Up orders need a little time to be prepared — usually one to two hours. You will get a notification when your order is ready.

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    Pick up your order

    ~22s
    When the app notifies you that your order is ready, drive to your Target store and park in a Drive Up spot (the signs are usually near the front of the store). Open the app, tap "I'm on my way," and then "I'm here" when you arrive. Type in your parking spot number. A Target team member will bring your order out within a few minutes.
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    Track and manage orders

    ~16s
    Tap your account icon and then "Orders" to see all your current and past orders. Tap any order to see its status, what items are included, and tracking information for shipped orders. If you need to return something, you can also start a return from this screen.

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    The Target app is a free tool that makes shopping at Target faster and more rewarding. It brings together your Target Circle rewards account, the store's weekly deals, and curbside Drive Up pickup all in one place.

    Target Circle is Target's free rewards program. Every time you buy something at Target, you earn 1% back in Target Circle rewards that you can use on future purchases. You also get personalized coupons and early access to certain sales. Joining is free, and the app is the easiest way to use it.

    Drive Up is Target's curbside pickup service. You shop in the app, choose Drive Up at checkout, and then pull into a marked parking spot at your Target store. A team member brings your order out to your car, usually within a few minutes. There is no extra charge for Drive Up.

    The app also lets you scan barcodes while you are in the store to check prices, see reviews, and find out if an item is in stock. If the app shows something is out of stock at your store, it can show you nearby stores that have it in stock.

    You can use the app to track online orders, manage returns, and see your previous purchases. The app works on both iPhone and Android phones, and you will need a free Target account to use the shopping and rewards features.

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