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Mobile Target Gift Cards -- even more flexible and anonymous
by
HeavySteel
on 29/03/2013, 00:00:11 UTC
Hello,

I will be adding the option to purchase Target gift cards electronically (i.e. mobile cards) on Bitmit.  This method is the most anonymous way of purchasing a gift card that can be used at physical Target store locations AND at their on-line store via a smartphone and QR code.  This is not possible with a Target eGift card.  eGift cards can only be used on-line.  You can see the list of the items I sell on Bitmit with the following link:

www.bitmit.net/en/user/heavysteel


SUMMARY OF HOW THIS WORKS:

Buy a physical Target gift card for a small amount ($5 for example) at a Target store.  This card (call it Card #1) acts like your private gift card that no one else knows. With your smartphone, apply Card #1 to your Target mobile account that you setup.  After you purchase a Target mobile gift card on Bitmit from me (call it Card #2), I will send the card number and access code via email.  You validate the amount by applying Card #2 to your Target mobile account.  To lock in the Card #2 so no one else can use it, it must be combined with Card #1 which is your private gift card.  In effect, this moves the funds from Card #2 to Card #1 while invalidating Card #2.

To spend the funds on Card #1 at a physical Target store, present the QR code on your smartphone at the cashier.  For their on-line stores, use Card #1’s card number and access code directly.


DETAILED STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIRST-TIME USERS:

(1)   If you do not have an existing Target gift card, purchase one with cash at the store – e.g. for $5.  This is your private card with a card number and access code that only you know.  Call this Card #1.
(2)   Go to “Target.com/gc” through a web browser on your smartphone.  You must use your smartphone, NOT your computer.  You will receive a prompt asking to download the Target app.  Download and install the app which will make things easier.
(3)   Create a Target mobile account by providing your mobile number, email address, and a PIN code.
(4)   Add a new gift card with Card #1’s number and access code to your Target mobile account.
(5)   Purchase the mobile Target card of your choice on Bitmit from me.  Call this Card #2.  I will send the card number and access code (which comes from a physical card) to the email address that you provide.
(6)   Go to your Target mobile account and add Card #2.  This is when you can confirm the amount on the card.
(7)   Use the “Combine” option to combine Card #2 with Card #1.  This effectively moves the funds from Card #2 to Card #1 and invalidates Card #2, preventing me and anyone else from using the physical card to make purchases.
(Cool   To purchase goods and services at any physical Target store, select Card #1 in your mobile account and present the QR code for scanning.  The Target smartphone app makes this easier.
(9)   If you want to purchase items at Target’s on-line store, use the card number and access code directly.

Note, there is probably a $2,000 limit on combining cards as there is when purchasing Target gift cards.  I am not sure if there is a limit to the number of cards that can be combined.  But if you have any questions or problems, please PM so we can work them out.

Best regards.