How does a GroupTogether collection work?
A GroupTogether collection is an online whip round: you set it up, people chip in by card, and the money goes to a gift or to the recipient. Here is how each step works, what it costs in fees, the minimum and maximum amounts, and how withdrawal works, using the figures on GroupTogether’s own pricing pages.
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Quick answer
You create a collection, share the link, and contributors pay by card; on its Australian pricing page in October 2026, GroupTogether charged contributors a 1.8% fee and a flat 2% fee on withdrawal, with a $20 AUD minimum. When the collection reaches that minimum, the group card that goes with it is free. In the US the contributor fee was 2.9% + $0.30, with a $2,000 cap per collection.
Thankeeu vs GroupTogether
How GroupTogether’s money collection compares with the Thankeeu gift pot. GroupTogether figures come from its Australian pricing page; Thankeeu prices are live.
| Feature | Thankeeu | GroupTogether |
|---|---|---|
| Price per card | Classic $4.99, Most Popular $7.99, Pack about $6.99 a card (USD) | $5.50 AUD |
| Free to start | Yes: create free, pay when you send | Card free with a money collection of at least $20 AUD |
| Messages per card | Unlimited messages and signers | Unlimited messages |
| Photos and GIFs | Yes, on every card | Yes |
| Voice notes | Yes, on every card | Not listed |
| Video messages | Most Popular and Pack cards | Not listed |
| Keepsake video or slideshow | Memory Movie with Most Popular | Not listed |
| Group gift money | Gift pot in GBP, EUR, CAD or USD; fees shown before paying | Money collection: 1.8% contributor fee, flat 2% withdrawal fee, $20 AUD minimum |
| Scheduled delivery | To the minute, in the recipient’s time zone | Not listed on pricing page |
| Bulk packs | Pack credits that never expire and can be shared | 5 cards for $25 up to 100 for $349 (AUD) |
| Plan for workplaces | Thankeeu for Teams: automated birthdays and work anniversaries, HR system import | Not listed on pricing page |
GroupTogether details as listed on their pricing page in October 2026 (https://www.grouptogether.com/pricing). Not listed means we could not find it on that page, not that it is missing. Prices change, so check their site. Thankeeu prices on this page are live.
Step by step
Collections follow a simple pattern. The organiser sets up the collection, usually alongside a group card. A link goes to the group, by email invitation or shared in a chat. Each person who wants to chip in pays an amount by card. When the collection closes, the money is either withdrawn or spent on an eGift card for the recipient.
- Create: Set up the collection and the card that goes with it
- Share: Send the link, or add emails and let GroupTogether invite and remind people
- Contribute: Each person pays by card; a contributor fee is added
- Use the money: Withdraw it, with a withdrawal fee, or choose from over 100 eGift cards
The fees, in numbers
On the Australian pricing page: a 1.8% contributor fee on each contribution and a flat 2% fee on withdrawal. A worked example: if fifteen workmates each put in $20, the collection is $300. The contributor fee on each $20 is 36 cents. If the full $300 is withdrawn, 2% is $6.
On the US pricing page: a contributor fee of 2.9% + $0.30, so a $20 contribution carries 88 cents. The US page also notes a 2% fee on Amazon, Target and Walmart eGift cards only. The UK pricing page we read did not show collection fees, so check with GroupTogether if you are in the UK.
Minimums and limits
The minimum to collect is $20 AUD on the Australian page and $20 USD on the US page. Reaching it is what makes the group card free. The US page also lists a maximum of $2,000 per collection, which matters for a big retirement collection across a whole company.
GroupTogether’s Australian collections are for Australian residents and run in AUD, which is convenient for local teams.
How the Thankeeu gift pot compares
Thankeeu builds the gift into the card itself. Signers chip in any amount by card on the same page where they write, record a voice note or upload a photo. Fees are shown to each contributor before they pay. The recipient claims the total to their bank account or as a digital gift card.
Contributions are taken in GBP, EUR, CAD or USD depending on the country. For Australia, Thankeeu cannot charge in AUD yet, so contributions are in US dollars. That is a genuine point in GroupTogether’s favour for Australian teams. The Thankeeu advantage is in what comes with the gift: voice notes on every card, video and the Memory Movie on Most Popular, and delivery in the recipient’s own time zone.
- One page: Sign and chip in at the same time
- Fees up front: Each contributor sees the fee before paying
- Many countries: Contributions from the UK, Europe, Canada, the US and beyond
Common questions organisers run into
The first is timing. A collection that closes the morning of the farewell leaves no time to buy the present, so set the end date a couple of days earlier and tell people when it is. The second is who pays the fees. On GroupTogether the contributor fee is added for the person paying, and the withdrawal fee reduces what comes out at the end; plan the gift around the net amount, not the headline total.
The third is the people who prefer cash. Some workmates will hand you a note rather than pay online. Keep a short list and add it to the gift separately; there is no need to force everyone through the link. And the fourth is privacy: most people would rather not see who gave what. Say at the start that amounts are up to each person, and keep any list of contributions to yourself.
Tips for running any office collection
Suggest an amount, but make it optional; some people give more, some less, and nobody should feel watched. Close the collection a day or two before the event so there is time to buy or choose the gift. Say in the message what the money is for, whether it is a voucher, a bottle or a donation to the leaver’s favourite charity. And thank contributors afterwards: a short note with a photo of the gift goes a long way.
Thankeeu prices today
Thankeeu card prices, live, with an AUD estimate. The gift pot is included on every card. Start a card or read the pricing page.
Questions people ask
What is the GroupTogether contributor fee?
1.8% per contribution on its Australian pricing page in October 2026; 2.9% + $0.30 on its US page.
Is there a fee to withdraw money from GroupTogether?
Yes. The Australian page listed a flat 2% withdrawal fee.
What is the minimum for a GroupTogether collection?
$20 AUD in Australia and $20 USD in the US.
Is there a maximum?
The US page listed $2,000 per collection.
Is the card free with a collection?
Yes, when the collection reaches the minimum. Without a collection the card was $5.50 AUD.
Can the money be spent on an eGift card?
Yes. The Australian page listed over 100 eGift cards and the US page over 150.
Who can contribute to an Australian GroupTogether collection?
Its collections in Australia are set up for Australian residents in AUD.
What fees apply in the UK?
The UK pricing page we checked did not list collection fees. Ask GroupTogether directly.
How does the Thankeeu gift pot work?
Signers chip in by card while signing, fees are shown first, and the recipient claims it to their bank or as a digital gift card.
Does Thankeeu take AUD?
Not yet. Australian contributions are in US dollars.
Is chipping in compulsory on Thankeeu?
No. People can sign without contributing.
Can I collect from colleagues in other countries?
Yes. Thankeeu takes contributions in GBP, EUR, CAD or USD, so international teams can chip in to one pot.
How long should a collection stay open?
About a week works for most offices: long enough for people on leave or on different shifts, short enough that it does not drift. Close it a day or two before the event.
Is GroupTogether free?
Partly; see is GroupTogether free.
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