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Portal Status: All systems operational.
Year-by-Year Changelog
- 2025-06-05 Added Freeze Card and instant Apple/Google Pay reload.
- 2024-11-14 Dark-mode UI rolled out.
- 2023-08-30 Captcha added after three failed logins.
- 2022-04-10 “Pending Holds” column introduced.
- 2021-02-15 Mobile-responsive redesign.
- 2020-07-01 IVR phone balance line integrated.
- 2019-05-13 Portal launched to public.
Downtime / Maintenance Log
| Date (UTC) | Duration | Cause | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-11 | 37 min | Database patch | Portal 503 error; IVR unaffected |
| 2025-02-02 | 2 h 12 min | AWS outage | Portal & IVR down |
| 2024-12-25 | 52 min | Unexpected load (gift-season) | Slow logins; balances delayed |
If the Portal Is Down…
- Dial the automated balance line: 1-800-698-4952.
- Still no luck? Try again in 15 minutes—most patches finish fast.
- Need to spend the card today? Swipe it in store; POS usually works even when portal is offline.
We update this log often of any confirmed outage.
Independent fan-run tracker, not affiliated with Target Corp. or the official MyBalanceNow service. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. Last reviewed 16 June 2025.
