How to Create a Free Group Card with GroupTogether

In today’s economy, every dollar counts – which is why more people are searching for a free group card when celebrating farewells, babies or birthdays at work or with friends. 

Here’s the good news: you can create a free online group card – as long as you choose the right platform.

At GroupTogether, when you pair one of our iconic group cards with a gift collection (and just collect $20+), the card is free! No “gotcha” upgrades. Just a seamless way to collect contributions towards a gift, send a beautiful digital group card and put the money where it actually belongs – toward the gift.

Here’s how to send a free group card (the smart way).

There are two types of people in the world: 

• The ones who remember to organize the group card.
• And the ones who sign it at the last minute.

If you’re the organizer, you’ll be happy to know this: you can create a beautiful GroupTogether digital group card for free.

Yes – free.

All you need to do is add a gift collection and collect $20 or more. Once you do, the group card itself costs nothing. Here’s exactly how it works.

Step 1: Start a Group Card & Collection

Head to GroupTogether and click “Start.” Now it’s time to create your card and collection:

• Fill out your details: From the recipient’s name and occasion to the close date, you can choose your preferences. You can also select whether to make contributions optional, which means you can let people sign the card without chipping in for the gift. This makes your card and collection inclusive for everyone.
• Choose your card design: You’ll find a range of beautiful, digital cards that even open like a real envelope – name embossed and all – so it tugs at the heartstrings (not the purse strings!).
• Write a short intro message for your group and you’re ready to invite contributors.

Step 2: Share the Link

GroupTogether generates a simple shareable link. You can: 

• Post it in Slack.
• Send it via email.
• Drop it in your group chat.

Contributors can:

• Add their message.
• Include photos or GIFs.
• Chip in toward the gift.

No logins required. 

Step 3: Choose the Gift & Send

Once your collection closes, simply head to your dashboard to select the gift for your lucky recipient. Choose from 150+ eGift Cards from our range of local and global retailers. Most people give the AnyCard which lets the recipient choose their own eGift Cards. 

You can send the card and gift digitally, or download as a PDF to print and give. 

The recipient sees a beautifully animated digital unwrapping experience – complete with all the messages and their gift!

Why Your Free Group Card + eGift Card Combo Works So Well

Let’s be honest: organizing group gifts can get messy – and expensive. 

• Someone forgets to pay.
• Someone loses the card.
• Someone sends the wrong amount.

By combining the group card and gift collection in one place, GroupTogether keeps everything streamlined – and because the card becomes free once $20 is collected, everyone wins.  

Even small contributions – $5 here, $10 there – can create a generous gift without anyone feeling pressured. With as few as 4 people on your team, you can reach the minimum spend with just 5 dollars each. It’s highway robbery! 

The Bottom Line: If you’re already organizing a group gift, there’s no reason to pay extra for the card. So don’t!

Simply start a gift collection, collect $20 or more and enjoy your free group card.

Let this be the year you refuse to chase down signees in the break room. 

FAQ: You Ask, We Answer

Q: How is the group card free?

A: Your GroupTogether card becomes free when you add a gift collection and collect $20 or more toward a gift. Once that threshold is reached, there’s no separate card fee – the funds go toward the gift instead.

Q: What happens if we don’t reach $20?

A: If the total gift collection doesn’t reach $20, the standard card fee applies – just $5.50. The plus is that most group gifts easily exceed this amount once multiple contributors chip in – even small amounts like $5 or $10 add up quickly.

Q: Do contributors have to give a specific amount?

A: You can set an amount but there’s no fixed contribution requirement – you can allow contributors to give what they’re comfortable with or even sign the card without contributing at all. 

Q: Can I personalize the messages on a free group card?

A: Yes. Whether the card is free with a collection or paid on its own, contributors can add personalized messages, photos and GIFs. The recipient receives the same beautifully animated digital card experience either way.

Q: What type of gift can we add to make the card free?

A: You can add an eGift Card – including flexible options like the AnyCard – or choose another gift option available in the GroupTogether gift store.  

Q: Is there a limit to how many people can sign the card?

A: No – there’s no limit to the number of contributors. You can invite as many people as you like to add messages and contribute toward the gift at no extra cost.

Q: When does the recipient receive the card and gift?

A: The gift and card are sent once you select gifts with your gift collection. You can choose to send the card and gift to yourself to forward along at a later time. The recipient receives the animated group card along with access to their gift.

Meet the experts

Melissa Evans

Content Writer

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!