How to Send Last-Minute Gift Cards for Staff Christmas Gifts

We’ve all been there. December’s crept around again, your to-do list is bigger than your credit card bill and you still need to sort gifts for your work squad. Starting to panic? Don’t. We’ve got you covered with our instant bulk eGift Cards – because who has time for winding store queues and delayed deliveries? 

Why bulk eGift Cards are last-minute Christmas miracles

With 79% of you leaving holiday shopping until the last two weeks before Christmas – hey we’re not judging, life happens! – and 64% planning to squeeze into crowded physical stores, the “most wonderful time of the year” quickly becomes the most stressful. But here’s the good part. That doesn’t have to be you – in fact, you can get everything sorted right where you’re sitting now. 

So, forget 34^th Street – the real miracle comes down to the convenience and beauty of GroupTogether eGift Cards:

• Instant delivery: No need to worry about shipping delays or “out of stock” panic – you can send our Christmas bulk eGift Cards in minutes, from 1 to 1000, we’ve got you sorted.
• Avoid the crowds: With oodles of people hitting stores in the last few days (or even hours), eGift Cards let you skip the queues entirely.
• Flexible choice: Many recipients prefer gift cards because then they can pick exactly what they want, even after Christmas, especially if you opt for our AnyCard.
• Budget‑friendly: The dollar amount is completely your choice, making gift cards efficient, practical and yet still thoughtful.
• Saves stress: Let’s be honest – when you’re scrambling last minute, the last thing you want to deal with is wrapping paper and receipts.
• Boost morale: Want to fire up your team? Reward a killer year, a completed demo or a serious sale with our same-day bulk eGift Cards to keep the momentum moving and the motivation flowing.
• Tracking: Yep, you can even see who’s opened their gift. 

Forget wrapping, postage and that “did I forget someone?” moment. With bulk eGift Cards, it’s as simple as hitting send and poof – they’re delivered straight to inboxes. Staff get to pick what they actually want, which is way better than guessing if Jan really wants another World’s Best Worker mug. (Spoiler alert: she doesn’t!)

So, how do you make it happen? Let’s find out in 3 simple steps. 

Step 1: Pick Your Platform

Choose a service that won’t make you pull your hair out – after all, getting a new cut isn’t cheap in this economy! GroupTogether’s bulk eGift Cards let you upload names, emails and your own customisable message ready to send off all at once. You can even brand your cards so it feels professional and well-thought out – no one needs to know about your last-minute panic! 

Here's what you can expect from the right gift card providers: 

• Secure payments and privacy
• Easy and quick bulk uploads
• Customised branding
• Instant delivery
• Support throughout

What does that spell? GroupTogether.

Step 2: Make it Personal

So, you’re behind schedule – I mean, who isn’t when All I Want for Christmas is You returns to the radio waves? It’s practically the international signal of stress. That’s why we’re here. Whether you’re a small office crew or a big corporation that puts Amazon to shame, Bulk eGift Cards are your secret weapon when it comes to thoughtful gifts at the eleventh hour. GroupTogether lets you add a custom message for every employee Christmas gift, so you’re not stuck with a premade, impersonal card.  “Thanks for your hard work” is cute, but consider throwing in an in-joke or personal reference to make sure everyone feels seen – this isn’t the time to phone it in! The goal is heartfelt and maybe a little humourous, not robotic greetings or an AI regurgitation. Instead, make their card pop with:

• Your choice of design – and we’ve got hundreds of templates at your fingertips!
• A fun custom message
• Your company logo

Make Sure You Choose an eGift Card Staff Can Use at Multiple Stores

Give your recipient an eGift Card they’ll actually use, rather than restricting them to a store they have no interest in. We’ve got something for everyone with eGift Cards for endota – spa day, anyone? – Apple, Myer, JB HiFi and even restaurants for the foodies in your life.

Not sure what they’re into? Hey, we get it! In fact, that’s what makes the AnyCard so good. The recipient picks what they actually want, so there are no “will they really like it” fears. Plus, the AnyCard: 

• Offers 100+ Brands: It’s like the Swiss Army knife of gift cards with wide retailer options, all in one card.
• Delivers instantly: Email, schedule, done. No shipping drama, no last-minute panic.
• Slashes stress: No more debating over budgets, brand preferences or store locations. Your “I nailed it” moment is guaranteed.
• Has a long shelf-life: Recipients get 3 years to decide and swap, and they don’t have to spend it all at once.
• Flexibility for all occasions: Of course, the festive season is the matter of most urgency for many of you, but we’ve also got plenty of options for birthday eGift Cards, work rewards, teacher gifts or a Donna Meagle-style treat-yo-self-kind of a gift! 

Step 3: Send and Chill

With GroupTogether, it’s easy to send digital eGift Cards, All you have to do is:

• Select when you want your cards to go out
• Upload a spreadsheet of your recipients
• Customise your personal message and card design 

And trust us – you don’t need to be an excel wiz, it’s as easy as writing a few names and numbers! All done? Hit send and let the magic happen. Cards go straight to inboxes, meaning no lost parcels and absolutely no drama. If you’re Leslie Knope levels of organised, then you’ll probably find yourself in the camp of pre-scheduling the sendoff. Bonus: track who’s opened their cards and resend if needed – gone are the days of wondering if they actually got their gift. 

Delivered? All that’s left to do is put your feet up and breathe. Now you can actually enjoy the holiday season – stress-free! 

FAQ: Your Burning eGift Card Questions, Answered

You asked, we listened. Here are the most common questions people have about group gifting, vouchers, rewards and all things gifting. 

Q: Can I buy multiple gift cards in one order? 

A: Absolutely. You can buy eGift Cards for one person or one thousand in one simple order. The AnyCard lets the recipients pick from multiple gift cards – no debates, no drama, no “I thought we were getting Amazon?!” complaints.

Q: What’s the easiest way to organise gift cards for employees for Christmas without losing an entire afternoon to admin?

A: One word: GroupTogether. We handle the eGift Card, greeting card, scheduling and even thank you notes – basically everything except pouring your morning coffee. You get festive, thoughtful gifts without the traditional end-of-year chaos spiral. 

Q: Do you offer vouchers for staff at Christmas that work for teams of all sizes?

A: Yes – whether you’ve got a cosy team of five or a corporate army of 500, we’ve got you. Digital vouchers go out instantly. No platform fees and no minimum spend.

Q: Do you have an option that works like a gift card for all stores?

A: We’ll say it again – the AnyCard. The recipient gets one card and can swap it for a huge range of retailers. Yep, that means they can make use of multiple gift cards for all their varying interests, from tech to flowers. 

Q: Do you offer corporate gift vouchers suitable for big teams, clients or company-wide celebrations?

A: We do! Whether it’s a thank-you, a milestone or a whole-company “we made it through Q4!” moment, we’ve got corporate gift vouchers for every scenario. All digital, all fast – and all designed to make you look like the office gifting hero that you are. 

Q: Which gift card provider should I choose for staff gifts or corporate rewards?

A: Short answer: the one that won’t make you cry. If you need gifts for employees at Christmas, vouchers for staff or bulk gift card rewards, choose a provider like GroupTogether with easy bulk ordering, no platform fees, digital delivery, and an eGift Card covering all the major retailers – not just the random stores no one’s heard of. 

Q: Are all gift card providers the same?

A: Absolutely not – some are the luxury spa of gifting, others are… well, the gym socks of gifting. Look for ease, flexibility (like the AnyCard - a multi-store card), personalisation options and customer care. The AnyCard has over 100 eGift Cards to choose from, so there’s something for everyone – take a look at some of the most popular:

• David Jones
• Myer
• The ICONIC
• JB HiFi
• Rebel Sport
• endota spa
• Baby Village, One Fine Baby and The Dinner Ladies
• Dan Murphy's
• Apple
• Experiences: RedBalloon & Restaurant Choice

There’s more where that came from – check out our full range.

So, ready to get organised the no-fuss way? Head on over to start sending your very own bulk eGift Cards for the holidays HERE. Bonus: Book a demo today and get a FREE AnyCard worth $10 – Christmas has come early! 

Meet the experts

Melissa Evans

Content Writer, GroupTogether.

Ali + Julie

Co-Founders, GroupTogether.

Life’s busy. That’s why we’re here to make it easy for you to collect money from a group. Less wasted time, less packaging waste, and spending a little less but giving a lot better!