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How to Look Up a Target Receipt

How to Look Up a Target Receipt

Policy details verified on August 17, 2026. Store policies can change - check the retailer’s site before you rely on them.

Short answer

If you have lost a Target receipt, you can look it up online through your Target.com account or the Target app, provided you paid with a payment method that is linked to your account. Target keeps transaction records for approximately one year for in-store purchases and approximately two years for online purchases.

What payment methods qualify for receipt lookup:

  • A card associated with your Target.com account
  • Your Wallet barcode scanned at checkout in the Target app
  • A phone number registered with your Target Circle account

If you paid with cash, check, or a Target GiftCard that is not linked to your Wallet, Target cannot retrieve your purchase details online. In those cases, you must bring your original receipt to a Target store.

How to Find an In-Store Receipt

To look up an in-store purchase on Target.com or the Target app, you must have paid using one of the qualifying methods listed above. Within a few hours of purchase, the transaction will appear in your account.

Using the Target app:

  1. Open the Target app and go to your account tab
  2. Select Purchase history
  3. Find your order
  4. Select the order to view details
  5. Select Return an item or Return options if needed
  6. You can print or view a return barcode on your mobile device to show Guest Services

Using Target.com:

  1. Log into your Target account
  2. Select Orders
  3. Toggle to the In-store view, which appears underneath the word Orders
  4. Select View orders to find your in-store purchase details
  5. You can print a return barcode or gift receipt from this screen

If your purchases do not appear after following these steps, you may need to add a payment card to your account. Navigate to your account tab, select Payment cards, and add the card you used for the purchase. Then return to your Purchase history or Orders and toggle to In-store again.

How to Find an Online Receipt

Online receipts and invoices remain available for approximately two years. You can access them through your account or app within a few hours of your purchase.

Using the Target app:

  1. Open the Target app and go to your account tab
  2. Select Purchase history
  3. Find your order
  4. Select Receipts
  5. Select View
  6. From here you can present the barcode to Guest Services for a return, share a gift receipt, or view a detailed invoice

Using Target.com:

  1. Log into your Target account
  2. Select Purchase History
  3. Find your order
  4. Select View order to see order details
  5. Select Receipts and invoices
  6. Choose Print receipts, Print gift receipt, or View detailed invoices as needed

You do not need a packing slip to process a return. Instead, you can use the returns barcode from your shipment confirmation email, the returns barcode in your Target app, or access your Orders page and select Return an item.

Gift Receipts

A gift receipt hides the price and makes returns easier for gift recipients. You can request a gift receipt at the time of purchase or afterward.

To request a gift receipt after purchase:

  • Bring your original receipt to Guest Services at a Target store before it expires
  • Or print a gift receipt from Target.com or the Target app using the steps above

What to Do If You Cannot Find Your Receipt Online

If your purchase does not appear in your online history, check the following:

  • You paid with a qualifying method: a card linked to your Target account, your Wallet in the Target app, or a phone number registered with Target Circle
  • Enough time has passed. Transactions appear within a few hours
  • You are looking in the correct view. In-store purchases appear under the In-store toggle, separate from online orders
  • Your payment card is saved to your account. Add it if needed and check again

If you paid with cash, check, or an unlinked Target GiftCard, your purchase cannot be retrieved online. Visit a Target store and bring any documentation you have, such as the original receipt or packaging, to work with Guest Services.

Calling Target for Help

If you cannot locate your receipt or need additional assistance, call Target Guest Relations at 1-800-440-0680. Have the approximate purchase date and any details you remember ready to help speed up the process.

Receipts and Returns

When you return an item, you can present a physical receipt, the return barcode from your mobile device, or use the barcode in your shipment confirmation email. Before returning an item, always check the Target price adjustment policy to confirm the item is eligible for a return. Some items have specific return windows or conditions.

If you received an item as a gift, a Target gift card policy page explains options for gift-related transactions.

Common questions

How far back can I look up a Target receipt online?
In-store receipts are available for approximately one year. Online purchases are available for approximately two years. Both must have been paid with a card linked to your Target account, your Wallet in the Target app, or a phone number registered with Target Circle.
Can I look up a receipt if I paid with cash or a Target GiftCard?
No, cash and Target GiftCard purchases that are not linked to your Wallet cannot be retrieved online. You must bring your original receipt to a Target store to process a return or request a gift receipt.
What should I do if my in-store purchases are not showing in my Target app?
Make sure you scanned your Wallet barcode at checkout or entered your Target Circle phone number. You may also need to add your payment card to your Target account. Go to your account tab, select Payment cards, add the card you used, then check your Purchase history again.
How long does it take for a purchase to appear in my Target account?
Transactions typically appear within a few hours of purchase.
Can I print a receipt from Target.com or the Target app?
Yes. For in-store purchases, log into your Target account or app, find the purchase, and select Print return barcode or Print gift receipt. For online purchases, select Print receipts or View detailed invoices.
What if I lost my physical receipt and cannot find it online?
If you paid with a qualifying method, log into Target.com or the Target app, find the purchase, and print a return barcode or receipt. If you paid with cash, check, or an unlinked GiftCard, bring any documentation you have to a Target store and speak with Guest Services, or call Target Guest Relations at 1-800-440-0680.
Do I need a receipt to return an item to Target?
No. You can use the return barcode from your mobile device, the barcode in your shipment confirmation email, or access your Target account to generate a return barcode. However, returns are subject to Target's return policy, so check eligibility before attempting a return.
Can I request a gift receipt after I have already received the item?
If you received the item and still have the original receipt, bring it to Guest Services before it expires and request a gift receipt. You can also print a gift receipt from Target.com or the Target app if the purchase was made with a qualifying payment method.