There are some people who are inclined to say that gift cards are impersonal. But we’re here to offer the opinion that gift cards can be just as thoughtful as a physical gift. In fact, there are several situations in which a gift card can be incredibly meaningful.
But, just like greeting cards, it’s the words from you that make a gesture special. So we got our writers to come up with gift card message ideas for every giving situation we could think of. From groceries to spa days and “just because” to birthdays, here are dozens of ideas for messages to accompany your gift card.
These gift card message ideas are great for when you want the gesture of giving the gift itself to do most of the talking. They’re short, sweet wishes that let them know you care!
These days, couples are marrying later in life, which means they’re much more likely to be set with towels and dishes. So a gift card is a fine way to help the happy couple start their new life. (Better yet, gives them something to do together—shop!) Add one of these ideas for wedding gift card messages, and you’ve got a sweet gift they’ll appreciate.
Wedding wishes for inside the card
A cute little message is great for a gift card. If you want to go a little more emotional, we’ve got lots of ideas for what to write inside a wedding card.
Gift cards are such a great birthday gift. Even the best gift-getter has to admit that since birthdays come around EVERY YEAR…you kinda start to run out of ideas eventually! Pair your gift card with one of these message ideas for a fun birthday present that’ll bring them joy after the big day is over.
Yet another giving occasion that comes every year! Gift cards at Christmas are a great way to take the stress off when you’ve got a big list to shop for…or just people who are hard to shop for. Make the gift extra merry with these message ideas for Christmas gift cards.
Diapers, formula, clothes, blankets, baby shampoo…and that’s just the must-have stuff! New parents are in serious need of gift cards, so they can get their preferred brands of whatever it is they need. Write them a little note using these message ideas for inspiration.
Sending a gift card along with your thank you is like the cherry on top of an ice-cream sundae—you don’t have to include it, but there’s something about it that takes it to the next level. Add some sweet words with your next-level appreciation gesture with these gift card message ideas.
Want to add a few more words of thanks?
We get it…sometimes it’s hard to find the right words when you’re just SO THANKFUL. Here are some ideas for what to write if you’re enclosing your gift card in a thank-you card.
No recent grad is going to complain about getting money as a gift, no matter how old they are. These short, snappy gift card messages are a fun way to tell your grads congrats and help them celebrate at the same time.
Know someone who just achieved a major milestone or goal they were striving for? Help them revel in their personal win with a gift card and a supportive little message.
Furniture, tools, smoke detectors, guest bathroom hand towels…new homeowners have to buy ALL. THE. THINGS. Give them a hand with all that hassle. Just pair it with one of these gift card message ideas for a gesture they’ll love you for.
When someone’s been in an accident or is experiencing serious illness or health problems, it’s hard to find mental space to think about the necessities. A gift card for these folks can come across as especially helpful and, along with one of these messages, meaningful, too.
Inspiration for get-well messages
Hoping to deliver a little extra comfort with your gift? We’ve got ideas for what to write inside in a get-well card that should help.
You’d like to think you’d never have to buy your significant other a gift card, but after 20-some-odd-years of marriage and countless birthdays, holidays and anniversaries, they might really just appreciate that opportunity to get exactly what they want. And that’s 100% okay. Just make sure you write something sweet or funny to go with it.
What do you get your adult siblings that they can’t already get for themselves? Or your parents for that matter?? At this point, it’s about showing them you know them. And a gift card to their favourite place is a great way to do that. Include one of these gift card message ideas and you’re set.
White elephant gifts. Work anniversaries. Making you laugh after you bombed that horrible presentation. There are tons of reasons you might get your co-worker a gift card! But if you’re worried it’ll come off weird (it won’t), pairing it with one of these gift card message ideas is a good way to make it feel less like you’re just giving them money.
College is crazy expensive. Add the fact that they have little time to actually work and you’re looking at a seriously strapped student. That’s why a gift card for the heck of it can really mean so much. Here are some ideas for a message to send along with it.
Someone with a solid coffee habit might hold back on their daily order in an effort to be budget conscious. But your gift card lets them get that double-blended, extra shot, with whip thing that they only treat themselves to occasionally. Here are some message ideas that will warm their hearts while their coffee is warming their belly.
Buying them a gift card for their favourite store? That shows you know them pretty well, in our opinion. Whether they love makeup, shoes, clothes or sporting goods—or all of those things—hopefully these message ideas will help make your gift card feel extra special.
They’re the type of person who waits in line for midnight showings. Of course a movie theatre gift card would be right up their alley! Here are some fun ideas for messages to go along with it.
We all reach a point where we could use a little extra attention. If you’re giving someone a gift card for a spa day, or even a massage or service like a manicure or pedicure, these gift card message ideas should come in handy.
Trust us, there are people out there who would be SO HAPPY to get a Gold Crown gift card. Like Keepsake Ornament collectors. Or those people who always have little gifts on hand for others. Or your Aunt Vicky—you’ve seen her gift-wrapping station, right? If you got them a Gold Crown gift card, we’ve got message ideas to make them smile.
Whether it’s a college student in need of soup cups or someone struggling with a family illness, there’s no blessing like a gift card to help you afford the necessities. Let them know how happy you are to be there for them with these ideas.
Like gift cards for groceries, meal delivery gift cards can really come in handy. Whether you’re giving them in a time of need (new baby, recovering from an accident or illness, etc.) or you just want to spoil them a little, here are some gift card message ideas to accompany your thoughtfulness.
From fancy sit-down places to the best burger joint in town, we all have a favourite restaurant. With a gift card to their favourite spot for sustenance, you’re showing you know them AND treating them to something nice. Here are some options for messages to go along with it.
Music is a language we all understand. If you have a true music lover in your life, sometimes a gift card for some new tunes is the best present ever. And we’ve got inspiration for messages that’ll totally be their jam.
We all know travel isn’t cheap. For the ones with wanderlust in their hearts, your gift card means the world…literally. Have some fun wishing them bon voyage with these message ideas for travel gift cards.
Just because a gift is convenient doesn’t mean it has to be impersonal! You can still add a few heartfelt or fun words to make it special—yes, even in that tiny little box they give you to write in. Here are some online gift card messages that keep things short and sweet.
Bottom line: Pretty much everyone loves (and can use) a gift card. The key to making it feel personal is adding a short, sweet or funny message to really drive home how much you care.
