Melissa Evans
Content Writer, GroupTogether.
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5 Creative Ways to Give eGift Cards
If you’re still emailing eGift cards with “Here you go!”… we need to talk. Here are 5 creative ways to give eGift cards that feel thoughtful, fun and not like a last-minute phone in.
By Melissa Evans
February 11, 2026
eGift Cards have come a long way from quick last-minute presents. Today, the experience of giving matters just as much as the gift itself. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, rewarding an employee or marking a milestone, here’s how to get it right.
eGift Card gifting is the epitome of convenience – but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t also be thoughtful and fun. After all, no one likes to feel like an afterthought. That’s what GroupTogether’s all about – easy, simple gifting that actually makes the recipient feel good. It’s possible and we’re going to show you how.
Give a Premium Unwrapping Experience
One of the biggest misconceptions about eGift Cards is that they’re impersonal and boring –but that only happens when the experience is overlooked. Sure, if you just send a redeeming code to someone’s email and nothing else, they might be left feeling underwhelmed. That’d also be true if you dropped a t-shirt on someone’s desk with no word, no card, no wrapping.
A premium and personalised animation or “unwrapping” moment transforms a digital gift into something that feels both traditional and modern. Just like tearing wrapping paper or opening an envelope, the anticipation builds excitement and emotion.
That’s why choosing the right platform matters. GroupTogether is one of the few digital greeting card and eGift Card platforms that offers a truly engaging and realistic unwrapping experience, combining beautiful animation with seamless delivery. Instead of simply sending a code, you’re giving a moment.
When the experience feels special, the gift does too.
Pair the eGift Card with a Personal Digital Card
One of the most creative ways to give an eGift Card is also one of the simplest: never send it without a message. Words of appreciation, love, encouragement or celebration add warmth and meaning – whether it’s for a birthday, thank-you, wedding or work milestone. A digital card gives you space to share:
- A heartfelt note
- A funny memory
- A few words of genuine gratitude
Platforms like GroupTogether make it easy to include personal messages (or even group messages), turning an eGift Card into something far more emotional than transactional.
Because at the end of the day, people remember how you made them feel.
Surprise Someone During a Work Presentation
Looking for fun ways to reward an employee who’s gone above and beyond? Make it public.
Instead of a quiet email, surprise them during a team meeting or presentation. As you move through your slides, reveal a dedicated slide celebrating their achievement, showing their digital card and letting them know an eGift Card is waiting in their inbox.
This approach:
- Recognises effort in front of peers
- Boosts morale and motivation
- Turns appreciation into a shared moment
It’s a simple twist that makes professional gifting feel human and exciting.
Let Them Choose Their Favourite Retailers with the AnyCard
Not all eGift Cards are created equal. One of the smartest and most creative ways to gift is to avoid limiting someone to a single store. Instead, choose flexibility.
GroupTogether’s AnyCard lets recipients redeem their gift across a wide range of popular retailers – we’re talking over 100 of your favourites, from JB HiFi to endota spa. No need to guess what they like!
It’s thoughtful, practical and always appreciated.
Turn It into a Group Surprise
One final idea? Make the gift collaborative.
Group gifting is one of the most fun ways to give an eGift Card – especially for birthdays, farewells, weddings or team celebrations. Invite friends, family or colleagues to contribute, add messages to the card and send one meaningful gift together.
- Everyone signs online and can even add photos and GIFs
- Automated prompts to sign and contribute
- Unlimited messages on the card
When you gift together with GroupTogether, everyone can participate and the recipient receives one beautifully presented surprise that shows collective appreciation.
From premium unwrapping experiences and heartfelt messages to public recognition and flexible retailer choice, these creative (and fun) ways to give eGift Cards prove that digital gifting can still feel incredibly human, especially when powered by a platform like GroupTogether.
Because the best gifts aren’t just received. They’re remembered.
Get creative today with our beautiful group card and eGift Card combo.
FAQ
Q: What is the perfect gift card?
A: The perfect gift card is the AnyCard. Why? The recipient chooses from over 100 retailers from classics like Myers, Woolworths, David Jones and JB Hi Fi to new favourites like Sephora and H&M. Don’t lock your recipient in to one retailer – let them choose. It’s the ultimate freedom.
Q: Does GroupTogether offer a Gift and Card Collection?
A: Absolutely! If you’ve just come down in the last shower, you might not be aware that GroupTogether is your best choice when it comes to combining an eGift Card with a group card. Employee farewells, birthdays and celebrations just got that much easier.
Q: Which platforms have the best eGift Card unwrapping experience?
A: GroupTogether is one of the only platforms that presents a nostalgic, animated unwrapping experience that is reminiscent of that feeling of opening a physical gift. It’s premium and personalised, with the recipient’s name digitally embossed on the envelope. It’s seriously delightful.
Q: Does GroupTogether do group cards?
A: Yes, GroupTogether is known for group cards – particularly for making them easy and so simple to send. Just choose your send date, write your message, share with contributors and we’ll make sure it gets to your recipient.
Q: Can I send bulk eGift Cards?
A: Yes, whether you’re sending one or a thousand, it’s so easy to send out bulk eGift Cards with GroupTogether. Save time and money, especially when you’re looking after big teams or even a massive family.
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Co-Founders, GroupTogether
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