Lost, Stolen, or Hacked? — Get a Free Target Gift Card Replacement in 3 Calls

Whether your wallet vanished at the mall or your balance drained overnight through fraudulent swipes, you can reclaim your money. Follow the three-call process below to freeze, dispute, and replace your Target Visa Gift Card—without paying a fee.

Call #1 – Instant Freeze (60 sec)

1. Dial 800-698-4952.
2. Press 2 (lost/stolen) → enter card # if available, otherwise press 0.
3. The IVR sets status L (lost) and stops new authorisations.

Call #2 – Open Fraud or Loss Claim (8 min)

1. Call 800-544-2943.
2. Option 4 links you to the dispute desk.
3. Provide load receipt, last known balance, and date of loss.

Call #3 – Replacement & Balance Transfer (5 min)

Within 24 hours of claim approval, ring the replacement desk (same number, option 6) to choose delivery:

• Email eGift — arrives same day.
• Physical plastic — 5–7 business days via USPS.
• In-store pickup — fastest if you live near a SuperTarget.

What You’ll Need

• Original purchase receipt (photo OK).
• Government ID for claims over $250.
• Case ID from Call #2.

Timeline

1. Freeze: immediate
2. Claim review: 24–48 h
3. Balance transfer: instant after approval

All info confirmed 16 Jun 2025 – independent resource linking to MyBalanceNow.