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1Spend $35+ to get free 2-day shipping on eligible items.
2Use your Target RedCard to get unlimited free shipping.
3Sign up for Shipt to receive free same-day delivery.
4Place an order during the holidays for promotional free shipping.
5Find free shipping and discount codes on reputable coupon websites.
6Get extra discounts with a Target Circle membership.
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While Target offers free shipping on eligible orders over $35, there are tons of ways to work around their shipping rates when you’re shopping online. In this article, we’re providing a list of options to help you get free same-day, 2-day, and standard shipping on your order. We’ll also provide tips on how to find the best coupons so you can save even more and purchase everything in your cart!
Things You Should Know
- Get free 2-day shipping when you spend $35+ on qualifying items or use your Target RedCard.
- Sign up for a Shipt membership to get free same-day delivery on eligible items. It costs $99 per year, but you receive a free 4-week trial upon registration.
- Look for extra discounts on the Target Circle offers page, or find free shipping codes on reputable coupon sites like Groupon, CouponFollow, and Slickdeals.
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Spend $35+ to get free 2-day shipping on eligible items.
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The easiest way to receive free shipping is to place an order when the items in your cart total $35 or more. Thousands of products qualify for this offer, as long as they have the label “Free shipping with RedCard or $35 orders” on the product detail page. To see if your items qualify, look under the “Order Summary” tab in your shopping cart and the checkout page.[1]
- Target automatically deducts delivery costs once you hit $35 or more for qualifying items, so you don’t need to input a coupon or promo code for this offer.
- Most heavy and bulky items do not qualify for free 2-day shipping, but you still receive free standard shipping on any items over $35—with delivery times ranging from 3-5 business days.
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Use your Target RedCard to get unlimited free shipping.
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When you become a Target RedCard holder, you receive free shipping on eligible items with no minimum spend—they just need to include the label “Free shipping with RedCard or $35 orders” on the product detail page. There’s no annual or monthly fees associated with the card, and you also receive benefits like 5% off most items, an additional 30-day window for returns and exchanges, and exclusive offers and rewards.[2]
- If you don’t want to apply for a credit card but still want the perks of being a RedCard holder, sign up for a RedCard debit card that links to your existing checking account.
- Apply for a credit or debit card on the RedCard program page.
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Sign up for Shipt to receive free same-day delivery.
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If you want groceries or other essential items delivered to your home quickly, register for a Shipt membership. It’s an annual subscription service that includes unlimited same-day delivery on qualifying orders of $35 or more from Target and other participating stores. The membership costs $99 per year, but you get a free 4-week trial to test it out first.[3]
- For same-day shipping without a Shipt membership, you must pay $9.99 per order.
- To check if your items qualify for same-day shipping, click on the “Delivery” button on the product detail page.
- Most grocery items and items under the bedding, bath, baby, beauty, kitchen and dining, toys, pets, and school and office supplies categories are eligible. However, select clothing, shoes, accessories, electronics, furniture, and patio items are excluded.[4]
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Place an order during the holidays for promotional free shipping.
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Sometimes, Target offers free shipping around Thanksgiving and Christmas—and there’s no minimum purchase requirement or qualifications for your order. Just look on Target’s app or website around the holiday season to see if there’s a free shipping banner on the homepage.[5]
- In the past, Target has offered free shipping from November 1st through December 21st, but check for free shipping promos around major holidays like Halloween, Memorial Day, and Labor Day.[6]
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Find free shipping and discount codes on reputable coupon websites.
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Look for free shipping promos and additional discount codes on sites like Groupon, CouponFollow, and Slickdeals. Read the details of the code to see if your order qualifies, then type it into the “Add Promo Code” box on the checkout page to apply it.[7]
- Alternatively, type in “Target coupon codes” in the Google search engine to browse deals on different websites.
- Even if you don’t find a code for free shipping, you can probably find other special promotions or manufacturer coupons to save money on your order!
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Get extra discounts with a Target Circle membership.
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Target Circle is a free loyalty program that gives you access to hundreds of deals and 1% earnings on all eligible items. To join, create a Target account on the Target Circle page, then hit “Join Target Circle” after registration. Navigate to the Target Circle offers page (located under the “Deals” tab), and browse through the weekly offers. If you see a coupon for an item you want to purchase, click on the “Save offer" button under the product to apply it to your cart.[8]
- During back-to-school season, students can receive exclusive discounts on eligible items if they verify their student status on the Target Circle page.[9]
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The order cutoff time to receive 2-day shipping is usually 12 PM local time, but check the product detail page for the most accurate delivery estimate. If you ordered a qualifying item on Monday evening, for example, it would be delivered on Thursday.[10]
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Target offers free returns on all items, as long as you return the items within 90 days of purchase. If you paid for your order with a Target RedCard, you get an extra 30 days to return your item. Just bring your item and return barcode (from the packing slip or order confirmation receipt) to Guest Services in the store. Or, print out a prepaid shipping label online to return your item by mail.[11]
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Check the status of your order by logging into your Target account on the website. Hit the “Order” button in the upper right-hand corner of the home page, then select your order from the “Purchases” tab to view the tracking details. If you don’t have an account, refer to the tracking number from your shipping confirmation email.[12]
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Bailey Cho. Bailey Cho is an Editing Fellow at wikiHow, based in Dallas, TX. She has over 2 years of editorial experience, with work published in student journals and lifestyle publications. Bailey graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in Advertising and a Minor in Business. This article has been viewed 1,838 times.
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