Can you add your Target Circle barcode to Apple Wallet natively?

No. Target's help page states the in-app Wallet barcode cannot be saved to Apple Wallet, and there is no official Target Apple Wallet pass. You can scan the static Circle loyalty barcode into a third-party app like NeatPass instead.

Is Target Circle free?

Yes, the base Target Circle loyalty program is free to join. Target Circle 360 is a separate paid membership tier with extra perks, but it is not required to earn Circle rewards.

What is the difference between Target Circle and the Target Circle Card?

Target Circle is the free loyalty and rewards program. The Target Circle Card, formerly the RedCard, is a separate payment card that gives 5% off. They are not the same thing.

Will the Wallet pass scan at checkout?

The pass carries the Target Circle loyalty identifier and can work as a backup for earning rewards. Entering the phone number tied to your account on the checkout keypad remains the guaranteed fallback.

Does this capture Target's in-app payment barcode?

No. Target's combined in-app payment barcode is single-use, expires after a few minutes, and stays in the app. NeatPass carries the static Circle loyalty barcode, not the rotating payment barcode.

How to Add Your Target Circle Card to Apple Wallet

Target does not offer an official Apple Wallet pass for Target Circle. The Circle barcode lives only inside the Target app, buried under the Wallet tab, and there is no native Wallet button to save it. Here is how to carry your static Circle loyalty barcode in Apple Wallet anyway.

Target Circle and Apple Wallet

Target Circle is the free loyalty program. To earn and apply rewards at checkout, members either type a phone number on the keypad or scan the Circle barcode from the app. Target's own help page confirms the in-app payment barcode is single-use and cannot be saved to Apple Wallet, and there is no official Target Circle Wallet pass either.

Why relying only on the Target app at checkout is frustrating:

No native Wallet pass

Target offers no official Apple Wallet pass for the Circle loyalty barcode

Slow at the register

Typing your phone number on the keypad or unlocking the app slows down the line

No offline access

The Circle barcode lives inside the app, which is awkward when the connection is weak

Buried in the app

The barcode sits under the Wallet tab in My Target, several taps deep

The good news? The static Circle loyalty barcode, the one tied to your membership, can be scanned into Apple Wallet as a separate pass for earning rewards and member check-in.

Your Circle Barcode Still Works

Target Circle gives every member a static loyalty barcode that identifies your account, the same identifier as the phone number you would type at the keypad. It is a standard scannable barcode that lives under the Wallet tab in the Target app. This is the barcode that can be carried into Apple Wallet.

You can scan this Circle barcode directly into Apple Wallet using a third-party app. NeatPass supports multiple import methods including camera scanning, photo import, and manual barcode entry.

This carries the static Circle loyalty identifier, not Target's rotating in-app payment barcode. Keep your phone number handy as a guaranteed fallback at the keypad.

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Carry the Static Circle Barcode in Apple Wallet

The simplest approach is to scan your Circle loyalty barcode with NeatPass. It uses on-device AI to read the barcode and create a native Apple Wallet pass. Open the Target app, find the Circle barcode under the Wallet tab, and scan it. That pass can work as a backup for earning rewards at checkout, with phone-number entry as the guaranteed fallback.

How it works

NeatPass analyzes your image with on-device AI. It detects the barcode, reads text, and auto-fills pass details automatically. Learn more about supported barcode types.

Step-by-Step: Target Circle Barcode to Apple Wallet

Open the Target app to your Circle barcode

In the Target app, go to the Wallet tab in My Target and tap 'Show my barcode' to display the static Circle loyalty barcode tied to your account.

Open NeatPass

Launch NeatPass and tap the plus button to create a new pass. You can scan the barcode on screen or import a screenshot of it.

Scan the Circle barcode

Point your camera at the Circle barcode, or import a clear photo. NeatPass works best with good lighting and a full, uncropped view of the barcode.

AI creates your pass

On-device AI detects the barcode type and reads the value. It auto-fills pass details so you can label it clearly as your Target Circle card.

Add to Apple Wallet

Tap 'Add to Wallet' and your Circle barcode becomes a native pass. Access it instantly from your lock screen at checkout.

Pro tip

Customize the pass with a bold color and a clear label so it is easy to spot in Wallet. Learn how to customize colors and icons for a clean, recognizable look.

Benefits of Your Circle Barcode in Apple Wallet

Once your Circle loyalty barcode lives in Apple Wallet, you get a faster way to identify yourself for rewards at checkout.

Instant lock screen access

Double-click the side button to show your Circle barcode without opening the Target app

Works offline

No internet needed, the static barcode is stored locally on your device

Location-based reminders

The pass can surface automatically when you arrive at a Target store

Clean Wallet display

Wallet presents the barcode in a simple full-screen view with auto-brightness for scanning

Independent of the Target app

Available even if the app is updating, logged out, or slow to load

Faster than the keypad

One tap from the lock screen instead of typing your phone number digit by digit

Your pass works completely offline with no internet connection needed. Access it from your lock screen widgets for even faster checkout. For details on how NeatPass handles your data, with no accounts and no cloud uploads, see the privacy FAQ.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Your Target Circle Card in Wallet

Target does not provide an official Apple Wallet pass, but your static Circle loyalty barcode can still give you faster access at checkout. Scan it with NeatPass and you get a native Wallet pass with lock screen access, offline support, and optional location-based reminders near Target stores. Keep your phone number ready as a guaranteed fallback.

Ready to get started? Check this guide on adding cards to Apple Wallet for a detailed walkthrough.

Have other loyalty cards without Wallet support? See this guide on loyalty cards in Apple Wallet. You can also see how this was solved for the CVS ExtraCare card or learn how to digitize all your physical loyalty cards.