How do group cards work?
- 1Create the cardStart a shared group card online and pick a design for the occasion.
- 2Add a collection pot (optional)Add a group gift collection pot so colleagues can chip in towards a shared gift.
- 3Share the linkSend a single link to everyone who wants to sign, wherever they are.
- 4Collect messagesColleagues add their own messages, photos, videos or GIFs from any device.
- 5Send it to the recipientThe organiser schedules delivery and the finished card is sent on the chosen date.
Why do people use group cards?
Group cards are used because they make it easy for teams to celebrate or say goodbye to someone, especially in hybrid or remote workplaces.
No physical coordination needed
Everyone can contribute from anywhere
Ideal for remote teams
Creates a shared keepsake
Faster than circulating paper cards
Secure payment for any card or gift contributions
What are group cards used for?
Group cards work for almost any occasion where more than one person wants to say something. They're most popular for workplace leaving cards and birthdays, but they're just as suited to retirements, congratulations, work anniversaries, new babies and thank-you messages, anywhere a group wants to share one card instead of everyone sending their own.
Group cards vs traditional paper cards
Traditional cards are passed around physically and rely on people being in the same place. Group cards are digital, allowing everyone to contribute from anywhere, making them better suited for modern hybrid and remote teams.
| Paper card | Group card |
|---|---|
| Must be passed around in person | Everyone signs online, from anywhere |
| Easy to miss people who are away or remote | Anyone with the link can contribute |
| Difficult to coordinate for remote teams | Ideal for hybrid and remote working |
| Limited writing space per person | Unlimited messages, photos and videos |
| Can be lost, damaged or misplaced | Saved as a digital keepsake forever |
Why are group cards becoming more popular?
Group cards have grown quickly in popularity as the way we work has changed. They solve coordination problems that traditional paper cards can't, especially for teams that aren't all in one place.
Benefits of group cards
Everyone can sign from one link
Works perfectly for remote teams
No printing or postage required
Easy to organise
Can include photos and messages
Can be scheduled for delivery
Can you add gifts to a group card?
Yes. Many group card platforms such as ExpressWithACard allow you to add a collection pot so colleagues can contribute towards a shared gift alongside their messages. It's the modern replacement for passing an envelope around the office: instead of collecting cash, everyone chips in online and the recipient gets a digital gift card to spend wherever they like.
Frequently asked
Group Card questions answered
A group card is a shared digital greeting card that multiple people can sign together, usually when someone is leaving a job, celebrating a birthday, or marking a special occasion. Instead of passing a physical card around, everyone adds their message online through a single shared link.
An eCard is a digital card sent by one person to one recipient. A group card is signed by multiple people who each add their own message to the same card, before it is sent to the recipient as one combined card.
Creating a group card is simple: one person starts the card online and shares a single link with everyone involved. Each person opens the link, adds their own message, photo, GIF or video, and submits it, then the organiser arranges delivery so the finished card is sent to the recipient.
Group cards are popular with workplaces, schools, sports clubs, charities, friends and families. They are especially useful when multiple people want to contribute to one shared greeting card rather than everyone sending their own.
No. While group cards are very popular in workplaces for leaving and birthday cards, they are also used by schools, sports clubs, charities, friends and families for any occasion where more than one person wants to contribute.
Group cards work for almost any occasion where more than one person wants to say something, including leaving and farewell cards, birthdays, retirement, new baby, congratulations, thank you, get well soon, and work anniversaries.
Yes. Anyone who has the shared link can sign a group card, whether they are a colleague, friend or family member. There is no limit on how many people can contribute.
No. You just need the shared link. Anyone can open it in a browser, add their message, photo or GIF, and submit it, with no app download or account sign-up required.
Yes. Everyone can add their message from wherever they are, on any device with an internet connection, which makes group cards especially useful for remote and hybrid teams.
Yes. As well as a written message, contributors can add photos, GIFs and videos to make the card more personal before it is sent to the recipient.
Yes. Many organisations combine a group card with a collection pot so colleagues can contribute towards a shared gift in the same place they sign the card, instead of collecting cash separately.
Paper cards work well when everyone is together in one office. Online group cards are often easier for hybrid and remote teams because everyone can contribute from anywhere, and the organiser doesn't need to pass a physical card around.
Yes. A group card can be scheduled for delivery on a specific date, so it arrives exactly when the occasion calls for it rather than as soon as it is finished.
Pricing depends on the card design and any extras such as a gift collection pot. See the pricing page for full details.