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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is it OK to give a gift card for a baby shower?

Gift cards are definitely ok to give as gifts for a baby shower. In fact, gift cards and cash gift cards specifically are often preferred by parents-to-be.

Many parents even set up a baby fund registry and share it with baby shower guests as their preferred gift option.

Baby shower gift cards provide flexibility for the mom-to-be and allow her to shop for the things she really needs, not another plush stuffed animal.

Cash baby shower gift cards provide an additional level of flexibility and don't restrict the parents to shopping at a store. Instead, the new parents can choose to use the funds for anything else, including setting up savings for their newborn baby.

You can take a few extra steps to make the gift card feel more personal and more like a baby shower gift. Add a personal message, a picture, or a video greeting. If you choose a physical card, add a good greeting card and envelope.

How much should I give for a baby shower gift?

The closer you are to the parents, the more you should expect to give with a gift card.

Typical baby shower gifts range from $25-$200 and more.

Close family and close family friends usually give bigger gifts, followed by friends and extended family members.

Coworkers may give smaller amounts, especially if pitching in for a larger group gift.

For more info, check out our complete baby shower spending guide.

Whatever amount you choose to spend, putting in extra effort to make the gift card pretty and sentimental goes a long way.

Is $50 good for a baby shower gift?

$50 is completely OK to spend on a baby shower gift and falls within the average gift range.

Any gift amount is welcome and shows the gift receiver that you care. When it comes to gifts, it truly is the thought that counts. Personalizing the gift with pictures, videos greetings, or personal messages and add a fun presentation to show how much you care.

What makes gifts from Greatest Gift fun and meaningful?

Our gifts are digitally gift wrapped, and always put a smile on people's faces.

Greetings and pictures add a personal touch to a money gift. We make it easy to save for the future, and our gifts encourage recipients to start saving and investing.
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Recipients benefit from our curated collection of financial products, guides and life-hacks for creating a bright future for their children.

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How do I send a gift?

Sending a gift is easy and fun!

First, write a greeting and add a picture (we like to add a picture of us and the gift recipient, or just the gift recipient).
Choose a gift amount and delivery date.
Add the gift receiver's contact info - either email or a US phone number will work.
Finally, choose your payment method, and confirm the gift.

Happy gifting!

Can I send a gift to someone who doesn't have a Greatest Gift account?

Absolutely!

You can send a gift through Greatest Gift to anyone in the USA that has a valid US phone number and email, even if they don't have an active Greatest Gift account. Gifts that go unclaimed for 60 days will be returned to the sender.

I accidentally sent the gift to the wrong person, can I cancel the gift?

Unfortunately no. All gifts are final. The moment you send a gift through Greatest Gift, we send a request to your bank/card to debit the funds, and make them available to the gift recipient. Please make sure to only send gifts to people you know.

I just gave a gift. What will the gift receiver see?

Congrats on sending a gift!

On the gift delivery date, the gift receiver will receive a text message or email with the greeting and picture, the gift sender, and a link to redeem the gift.

If the receiver already has a Greatest Gift account, the gift can be redeemed from the platform. Otherwise, the gift receiver can now sign up for a Greatest Gift account.

On the Greatest Gift platform, the gift receiver can see additional details and initiate a transfer to a financial institution.

To make sure the gift funds are put to work, we encourage the receiver to transfer the funds to a long term savings option, and we suggest great options for savings and investment accounts.

What do I need in order to redeem a gift?

In order to redeem a gift, you need to sign up for a Greatest Gift account, and verify your contact information. You will also need a US based financial account to transfer the gift funds into.

We have a list of supported 529 plans and investment accounts, and we support most savings and checkings accounts.

If you don't have a financial account, check out our discover section for great ways to save and invest!

In order to comply with laws and regulations imposed by the United States Treasury Department and under legislation like the US Patriot Act, our payments partner Stripe may require additional identification information. We do not hold this information in our databases, and all of your information is completely secured. For more information, see the security section.

What does Greatest Gift charge for its service? What are the fees?

We're proud to offer the lowest fees on cash gifts and crowdfunding services for long term savings, college savings or baby shower registries.

Opening a Greatest Gift account is free, and there are no monthly fees.
Also, we don't ask the sender or receiver for any tips for our services.

Our lowest fees are 1.5% + 25¢. When sending a $100 gift, that means the gift receiver keeps $98.25 of the gift, and we only take $1.75 in fees.

Gift Sending Convenience Fees-

Paying for gifts directly from your bank: 1.0% Recommended
Paying for gifts with credit cards: 3.5%

Gift Redeeming Fees-

Redeeming to long term savings accounts*: 0.5% + 25¢ Recommended
Redeeming to regular checking account: 5.0%

In comparison, gift registries charge anywhere from 2.4% to 2.9%, college gift platforms either charge 5% to 10%, or "ask" for tips of 5% to even 15%, and crowdfunding platforms typically charge a minimum of 5% (or "ask" for tips of 5% and upwards!).

*Long term savings accounts include supported 529 plans, supported investment accounts, and savings accounts.

Is Greatest Gift safe and secure to use?

Your peace of mind is our top priority.

Greatest Gift uses bank-level security safeguards to make sure your personal data and gifts are secure.

To learn more, see our security section.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is it OK to give a gift card for a baby shower?

How much should I give for a baby shower gift?

Is $50 good for a baby shower gift?

What makes gifts from Greatest Gift fun and meaningful?

How do I send a gift?

Can I send a gift to someone who doesn't have a Greatest Gift account?

I accidentally sent the gift to the wrong person, can I cancel the gift?

I just gave a gift. What will the gift receiver see?

What do I need in order to redeem a gift?

What does Greatest Gift charge for its service? What are the fees?

Is Greatest Gift safe and secure to use?

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Fun and easy to give. Send to anyone with a phone.
Flexible uses, from cash to investments. Not locked in to a store.
Packed with additional content and guides to help the parents kickstart the baby's financial future.

All you need is the receiver's phone number or email. No need to know the receiver's account numbers.

Anyone can receive gifts, whether they have a Greatest Gift account or not.

Your peace of mind is our top priority.

Greatest Gift uses bank-level security safeguards to make sure your personal data and gifts are secure.

Discover guides and compare financial products that
set your kids up for a great financial future