Target Circle™️ Credit Card
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The Target Circle™️ Credit Card from TD Bank earns up to 2% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee.
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 2%
- Annual fee
- $0
Best for dining-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2% back.
What does the Target Circle™️ Credit Card earn in each category?
Dining is the strongest category at 2% effective value (2% back). That dining rate ranks higher than about 59% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how Target Circle™️ Credit Card compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend. Catalog spend signals highlight coffee at 2x among the top.
Dining is the strongest category at 2% effective value (2% back). That dining rate ranks higher than about 59% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how Target Circle™️ Credit Card compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 2% back | 2% Top category |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 1% back | 1% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 2% back | 2% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 1% back | 1% |
| Other General everyday spend | 1% back | 1% |
Madeen values cash back at about 1 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.
What are the Target Circle™️ Credit Card reward caps and conditions?
The Target Circle™️ Credit Card has 2 notable cap or condition rule(s) in Madeen's catalog, including activation windows, spend limits, and category exclusions. Review each bullet below before assuming unlimited earn rates.
- Earn 2% on dining
- Earn 2% on gas purchases
Who should get the Target Circle™️ Credit Card?
The Target Circle™️ Credit Card fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2% back. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2% back.
Target Circle™️ Credit Card fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2% back. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 59% of the catalog in that category. Compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen — no bank login required.
Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2% back.
Compare it against simpler no-fee cards if you want minimum complexity.
Best for dining-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying.
Pros
- Strongest Madeen category is dining at about 2% effective (2% back).
- No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
- No foreign transaction fee listed.
Cons
- Compare simpler no-fee cards if you want minimum complexity.
Does the Target Circle™️ Credit Card have an annual fee?
The Target Circle™️ Credit Card has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of None. Confirm current fees on the issuer page before applying.
- Annual fee
- $0
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
What benefits come with the Target Circle™️ Credit Card?
The Target Circle™️ Credit Card includes Extended Returns, Free Shipping, Global emergency services in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them.
Mastercard Transit Benefit
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Instacart
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Free Shipping
$79/yrFree 2-day shipping on hundreds of thousands of items at Target.com
Global emergency services
$10/yrCall 1-800-MASTERCARD (1-800-627-8372) for 24/7 assistance to report a lost or stolen card.
HealthLock
$10/yrEnjoy a HealthLock for Mastercard Medical Claim Monitor complimentary membership plus a 90-day upgrade to all HealthLock services at no monthly cost.
Mastercard ID Theft Protection
$10/yrMonitor your credit file for fraud, get alerts for suspicious activity and access a resolution specialist.
Mastercard Music and Entertainment Access benefit
$10/yrMastercard gives you exclusive access to ticket presales at top venues and festivals across the U.S. Eligibility restrictions, exclusions and terms apply. Offer expires 3/31/2027.
Protection wherever you shop
$10/yrWith Mastercard Zero Liability protection you’re protected against unauthorized transactions in stores, online and in app.
Extended Returns
for 30 extra days at Target or Target.com
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Common questions about the Target Circle™️ Credit Card
Where do cardholders spend most with the Target Circle™️ Credit Card?
Madeen's RewardsCC catalog snapshot shows the strongest bonus categories on coffee (2x), fast food (2x), other food and drink (2x) for the Target Circle™️ Credit Card. These are anonymized issuer category signals, not individual cardholder transactions. Route everyday spend through categories that match your habits, then compare effective rates with Madeen at checkout.
Does the Target Circle™️ Credit Card have an annual fee?
The Target Circle™️ Credit Card carries an annual fee of $0 in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Issuer terms can change, so confirm the current fee on the issuer's site before you apply. Madeen does not predict approval or prequalification.
What category earns the most with the Target Circle™️ Credit Card?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the Target Circle™️ Credit Card at about 2% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page.
Does the Target Circle™️ Credit Card charge foreign transaction fees?
The Target Circle™️ Credit Card does not charge a foreign transaction fee in Madeen's catalog snapshot, which can make it stronger for purchases outside the U.S. Issuer terms still control international acceptance and other fees.
What credit score do you need for the Target Circle™️ Credit Card?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good for the Target Circle™️ Credit Card. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.
How do you redeem rewards on the Target Circle™️ Credit Card?
Rewards on the Target Circle™️ Credit Card post as cash back. Redemption value depends on how you use cash back (statement credit, travel, transfers, or issuer portals). Madeen shows effective cash-equivalent rates using standard valuations.
How does the Target Circle™️ Credit Card compare to similar cards?
Compare the Target Circle™️ Credit Card against TD Cash (3% on Dining, $0 fee); TD First Class℠ Visa Signature (3% on Dining, $89 fee); TD Business Solutions (2% on Dining, $0 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01.
| Card | Top category | Effective value | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
Target Circle™️ Credit Card This card | Dining | 2% | $0 |
TD Bank | Dining | 3% | $0 |
| Dining | 3% | $89 | |
TD Bank | Dining | 2% | $0 |
TD Bank | Dining | 2% | $0 |
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