# Buy from Target via API

Automate orders from Target's online store. Access home, apparel, electronics, and grocery products via Zinc's API.

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## How the Target integration works

Target is one of America's favorite retailers, offering a curated selection of stylish and affordable products across home, apparel, electronics, beauty, grocery, and more. Zinc's Target integration enables programmatic access to Target's full online catalog.

With Target's strong brand reputation and broad product mix, this integration is perfect for rewards platforms, employee perks programs, and any application that needs access to quality everyday essentials.

Retailer: target.com](https://target.com/) | US Rank:#5 | Free Shipping:$35+

## What you can build with the Target API

Build with the Target integration API for search, ordering, tracking, and returns.

### Target Order Placement API

Place orders with a product URL and shipping address. No checkout flows required — Zinc handles the retailer-side workflow and processes orders asynchronously.

POST/orders

```
{
  "products": [
    {
      "url": "https://target.com/...",
      "quantity": 1
    }
  ],
  "shipping_address": {
    "first_name": "Jane",
    "last_name": "Doe",
    "address_line1": "123 Main St",
    "city": "San Francisco",
    "state": "CA",
    "postal_code": "94105",
    "country": "US",
    "phone_number": "5551234567"
  },
  "max_price": 39900
}
```

### Target Order Status API

Retrieve order details including item statuses, shipping address, and processing results. Poll to track progress from pending through to delivery.

GET/orders/{order_id}

```
{
  "id": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
  "status": "order_placed",
  "max_price": 39900,
  "items": [
    {
      "url": "https://target.com/...",
      "quantity": 1,
      "status": "shipped"
    }
  ],
  "tracking_numbers": [
    {
      "carrier": "ups",
      "tracking_number": "1Z999AA10123456784",
      "created_at": "2026-01-15T14:30:00Z"
    }
  ],
  "created_at": "2026-01-15T10:00:00Z"
}
```

### Target Shipment Tracking

Tracking numbers are automatically extracted from retailer shipping notifications and returned in the order response. Supports UPS, FedEx, USPS, Amazon Logistics, and DHL.

GET/orders/{order_id}

```
{
  "id": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
  "status": "order_placed",
  "tracking_numbers": [
    {
      "carrier": "ups",
      "tracking_number": "1Z999AA10123456784",
      "created_at": "2026-01-15T14:30:00Z"
    },
    {
      "carrier": "amazon",
      "tracking_number": "TBA123456789000",
      "created_at": "2026-01-16T09:15:00Z"
    }
  ]
}
```

### Target Managed Accounts

Use Zinc-managed checkout accounts or bring your own retailer credentials. Managed accounts handle login, 2FA, and payment automatically — no account setup required.

GET/managed-accounts

```
{
  "credentials": [
    {
      "short_id": "zn_acct_a1b2c3d4",
      "email": "orders@example.com",
      "retailer": "target",
      "has_totp": true,
      "has_forwarding": true
    }
  ],
  "total": 1
}
```

## Target Integration FAQ

### What can I do with the Target API integration?

You can search products, place orders, track shipments, and handle returns through a single Zinc API integration for Target.

### Do I need to build a checkout flow for Target?

No. Zinc handles the retailer-side ordering workflow so your app can place orders directly via API calls.

### What is the free shipping minimum for Target?

Target offers free standard shipping on orders of **$35 or more** before tax. Free with Target Circle Card or Circle 360 membership. Orders below the minimum will incur a shipping fee. Note that shipping policies can change, so check Target's website for the most current thresholds.

### Can I get shipment tracking updates for Target orders?

Yes. You can fetch tracking status through the API and subscribe to webhook events for shipping and delivery updates.

### How do I start using the Target integration API?

[Create an account](https://app.zinc.com/), get your API key, and follow the [Zinc API docs](/content/docs/index.html) to send your first search or order request.