How do I verify my status?
- Target App – Go to the My Target tab, tap Settings (wheel icon) in the top right corner, and select Military verification under the Your discounts section. This is where you can enter your information and submit the verification form.
- Target.com – Log in to your account and select Account from the dropdown under the “Hi” greeting. Select Settings in your Target account and then select Verify status in the Discounts section, then select Verify status in the Military section. This is where you can enter your information and submit the verification form.
Who is eligible for Target’s military discount?
- Target Circle™ members who are active or veteran service members, and one dependent are eligible for the military discount.
What documentation is accepted?
- Your government-issued document must show:
- First and last name
- Branch of service
- Your current affiliation with the armed services
- Your discharge date (if applicable)
Note: Please enter all information including your name as it appears on your documents.
Accepted Documents for Service Members:
- Military pay stubs - Leave & Earnings Statement (LES)
- Record briefs - ARB/ERB/ORB (US Army)
- Reserve Activation Orders
- Enlistment contracts
Accepted Documents for Veterans/Retirees:
- DD214 form
- Driver’s License or DMV-Issued State ID with VETERAN endorsement
- Honorable Discharge Certificate
- NGB form 22
- Reserve Separation Orders
- Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC), or Veteran Identification Card (VIC)
- Retiree Account Statement (eRAS)
- VA disability letter
Why wasn’t I verified right away?
- Your verification may not have been successful due to common issues such as using a nickname or a typo when entering information. Please review all your information to ensure it was entered correctly and as shown on your official documents.
- Common issues may include:
- Difference in name as it appears on documents. For example, official documents list the first name as "Jamie" but "Jay" is submitted on the verification form.
- General typos (Ex. Entered wrong birth year)
How will my personal information be used?
- Information entered will be used for verification purposes, for Target Circle benefits and in accordance with Target’s privacy policy. To verify your eligibility, Target partners with SheerID, a nationally-recognized eligibility verification service. SheerID will not rent or sell your information.
Why haven’t I received my discount?
- Your Target Circle Bonus will appear in your account when there is a live campaign taking place. Please allow up to 1 hour after you successfully verify as a military member.
- If your bonus still doesn’t appear, please check your account to make sure your verification was successful.
- If you’re having trouble verifying via SheerID, please visit their help center.
- If you’re verified, enrolled in Target Circle and still can’t locate your bonus, please reach out to Target’s Help Center.
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