Is GroupTogether free?

GroupTogether advertises a free option, and it is real, but it comes with conditions. This page explains exactly when a GroupTogether card costs nothing, what you pay when it does not, and who actually covers the fees on a free collection.

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Quick answer

Partly. On its Australian pricing page in October 2026, GroupTogether listed a group card at $5.50 AUD, but the card is free when you run a money collection with it and collect at least $20 AUD. That collection is not fee free: contributors pay a 1.8% fee and a flat 2% fee applies when the money is withdrawn.

Thankeeu vs GroupTogether

How the free route on GroupTogether compares with Thankeeu’s free to start card. GroupTogether figures come from its Australian pricing page; Thankeeu prices are live.

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.

When GroupTogether costs nothing for the organiser

GroupTogether’s Australian pricing page lists a “Group Card + Money Collection” option that is free once the collection reaches the minimum of $20 AUD. In other words, if you are already collecting money for a farewell present and the group puts in at least $20, you do not pay for the card.

Sending eGift cards is also listed as free, with a 1.8% service fee for certain payment methods. On its US page, the same free card with collection applies at a $20 USD minimum.

Where the fees go instead

Free for the organiser does not mean free for everyone. On the Australian page, each contribution carries a 1.8% contributor fee, and a flat 2% fee is charged on withdrawal. If twenty workmates chip in $10 each, the collection of $200 attracts a few dollars in contributor fees, and the withdrawal fee comes off the total before it reaches the recipient or the gift.

In the US the page listed a contributor fee of 2.9% + $0.30 per contribution and a maximum of $2,000 per collection. These are normal payment processing costs, and GroupTogether is clear about them. It is simply worth knowing that “free” here means the card fee is covered by running a collection, not that money moves at no cost.

When you pay for the card

If you only want a card, with no collection, it was listed at $5.50 AUD. Packs bring the price down: 5 cards for $25, 10 for $45, 25 for $99, 50 for $189 and 100 for $349. In the UK the card was £4.50 and in the US $5.50 USD.

For a plain card in Australia, that is good value, and cheaper than Thankeeu’s Classic card once our US dollar price is converted. We would rather say so plainly.

How Thankeeu’s free start is different

Thankeeu does not tie a free card to a collection. Anyone can create a card, invite the group, collect messages, photos, GIFs and voice notes, and set up a gift pot without paying. You pay once when you send, at the live price shown on this page. If you add a gift pot, fees are shown to each contributor before they pay, and the recipient claims the money to their bank or as a digital gift card.

For Australian cards, Thankeeu charges in US dollars and gift contributions are also in US dollars, which is a real drawback next to GroupTogether’s AUD collections. What you get in return is voice notes on every card, video and a Memory Movie on Most Popular, and delivery scheduled in the recipient’s own time zone.

• GroupTogether free route: Card free when a collection reaches $20 AUD; contributor and withdrawal fees apply
• GroupTogether paid card: $5.50 AUD, or less in packs
• Thankeeu: Free to create and collect; pay once to send; gift pot optional

A quick worked example

Picture a team of twelve in Brisbane organising a farewell. On GroupTogether they set up the card with a collection, and ten people chip in $15 each. The collection reaches $150, well over the $20 minimum, so the card costs nothing. Each contributor pays the 1.8% fee on top of their $15, and when the organiser withdraws the $150, the flat 2% fee comes off. The farewell gift is a little under $150, and nobody paid for the card.

On Thankeeu the same team creates the card for free, collects messages and voice notes, and turns on the gift pot. They pay once for the card when they send it, and each contributor sees the fee before chipping in. The difference is that the card itself has a price, and in exchange it carries voice notes, and on Most Popular, video and a Memory Movie.

Neither route is wrong. It depends whether the money or the messages matter more to your group.

Which one should you use?

If you are collecting money anyway, the GroupTogether free route is hard to argue with on cost. If the card is the main event and you want workmates to speak, share video and get a short film at the end, Thankeeu is worth the price of the card. Both are quick to try; Thankeeu costs nothing until you send. For a fuller comparison see our GroupTogether alternative page.

Thankeeu prices today

Live Thankeeu prices, with an AUD estimate for Australia. Free to create. Start a card or see the pricing page.

Questions people ask

Is GroupTogether really free?

The card is free when you also run a money collection of at least $20 AUD, according to its Australian pricing page in October 2026. Contributor and withdrawal fees still apply to the money.

How much is a GroupTogether card without a collection?

$5.50 AUD in Australia, £4.50 in the UK and $5.50 USD in the US, as listed in October 2026.

What fee do contributors pay on GroupTogether?

The Australian page listed 1.8%. The US page listed 2.9% + $0.30 per contribution.

Is there a withdrawal fee?

Yes, a flat 2% on the Australian pricing page.

What is the minimum to collect?

$20 AUD in Australia and $20 USD in the US for the card to be free.

Is there a maximum collection?

The US pricing page listed $2,000 per collection.

Are GroupTogether eGift cards free to send?

Sending eGift cards was listed as free, with a service fee for certain payment methods.

Is Thankeeu free?

Creating a card and collecting messages is free. You pay once to send, at the live price on this page.

Does Thankeeu charge signers?

No. Signing is free and needs no account. Chipping in to a gift is optional.

Does Thankeeu charge in Australian dollars?

Not yet. Australian cards and contributions are charged in US dollars, with an AUD estimate and fees shown first.

Does GroupTogether have voice messages?

Its pricing page did not list them when we checked. Thankeeu has voice notes on every card.

Can I get GroupTogether cards cheaper in bulk?

Yes. Packs ran from 5 cards for $25 AUD to 100 for $349 AUD.

Can I start on GroupTogether for free and decide later?

You can set up a card and collection; whether the card is free depends on the collection reaching the minimum. On Thankeeu you decide whether to pay only at the moment you send.

Where can I read how GroupTogether collections work?

See how GroupTogether collections work.

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