How do I return a Christmas gift to Target?

Short answer: Take the gift to a Target store with the gift receipt, receipt, or the return barcode from the giver’s Target app or account. Without any proof of purchase, Target may give you a merchandise return card, and ID is required.

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Target can also look up a purchase with the payment card that was used.
Target Plus Partner items need proof of purchase; non-receipted in-store returns of Partner items are denied.
Final sale at Target: trading cards, personalized items, digital downloads, gift cards and select Partner items.

How long you have

Most unopened Target-sold items: 90 days in new condition (for Target.com orders, from when the item is received).
Electronics & entertainment: 30 days; Apple & Beats: 14 days.
Target Owned Brand: up to 1 year with a receipt.
Holiday and limited-time collections may have modified return policies—check the receipt or item description.

Opened gifts

Most beauty items can be returned even if opened within 90 days with a receipt.
Opened music, movies, games, software and airbeds are exchange-only.

Source: Target official return policy · Last verified 2026-10-14

Policies change and stores may make exceptions—confirm with the official page before you go.

How do I return a Christmas gift to Target?

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