17 Target Tricks To Keep A Little Extra Money In Your Pocket

    Cartwheel or bust.

    Audrey Engvalson
    by Audrey Engvalson

    BuzzFeed Staff

    1. Use the Target app to coupon clip.

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    There isn't much in this world that I'm passionate about, but the Target app is magical. You can scan the barcodes of things in your cart to automatically check for coupons. Plus, they almost always run offers to get free gift cards. I just got one for spending $15 on house cleaning supplies.

    2. Also, use the barcode scanner to find brands with coupons.

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    If there isn't a coupon for something you've scanned on the Target app, the app will suggest another similar product that has a deal. Swapping brands or sizes could save you money!

    3. Bring your own bags.

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    Did you know Target offers a discount if you bring your own bags? It may be only five or ten cents, but it all adds up!

    4. Check the online price.

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    Target will price match their online and competitor prices. You can also order merchandise through the app if it's cheaper and pick it up in-store.

    5. Return a beauty product if you don't like it.

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    Beauty products can be returned to Target within 120 days (THAT'S FOUR MONTHS) even if they're opened.

    6. Get a Target card.

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    Sure you can get a Target credit card, but the Target debit card is free, hooks up directly to your account, and you save 5% off of your total purchase when you use it. That discount even works on some gift cards!

    7. Use said Target card to shop online.

    8. And use it as your receipt.

    9. Plus, check out the REDcard anniversary offer from Target.

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    When you open a Target REDcard, Target will send you a "10% off your entire purchase" coupon on the anniversary of you getting your card. That means that once a year, you can do a Target haul for 10% off of everything. It can also be stacked with your 5% discount.

    10. Stack discounts where you can.

    11. And know the difference between "per purchase" and "per transaction."

    12. Trade in electronics.

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    Target will take your old electronics like phones, tablets, or video game consoles and either give you a gift card for them or give you cash via Paypal.

    13. OR trade in old gift cards.

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    Did you know you could do this???? You can trade in a gift card with a remaining balance from different retailers for a Target gift card of the same balance!

    14. Get a rain check.

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    If you find something on sale and out of stock, get a rain check! Target will print out a receipt that will honor the price for said item at any Target for up to 40 days.

    15. Use the Target Pharmacy and get a $5 coupon every time you've filled 10 prescriptions.

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    When you join ExtraCare Pharmacy & Health Rewards and earn 10 credits at the Target pharmacy, you get a $5 coupon. You can earn one credit for filling or refilling a prescription, three credits for adding a prescription to CVS.com, and three credits for filling a 90-day prescription. This coupon can, of course, be stacked with other offers.

    16. Follow up if you see the price drop.

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    If you buy an item and then see it go on sale within 14 days of your purchase, Target will match their sale price and you can get the lower deal retroactively.

    17. And check the Target website to see if there are free community days nearby.

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    Target savings don't stop when you leave the store. Target hosts community days at museums and local landmarks where there is free or reduced admission for the general public. Check the website to see if there are any museums that participate in your area.