How to Say Thank You with a Gift

Thank you. Two words that should say so much yet often can fall short when trying to express true appreciation. Whether someone’s act of kindness to us is big or small, how we say thank you in return needs to also be thoughtful. A thank you gift can be more than just good manners or being polite. It’s sends a deeper message of positivity and helps strengthen relationships.

How to Get It Right

Showing deep gratitude to someone can be subjective and extremely personal. There is great difficulty determining what measures up to someone’s thoughtfulness. Finding the right gift or present is essential in letting someone know their generosity of time and effort will never be forgotten.

Finding an Appropriate Gift

When invited to a wedding or an engagement party, a gift registry can ease the pressure to search for the perfect present as it can guide guests to choose what the happy couple need or desire.

Whether it’s thanking a friend for their emotional support during a time of personal hardship or your neighbour who watered your plants while you were away, it can be tricky finding an appropriate gift that doesn’t fall short in conveying the perfect message.

 Lack of time may also make sourcing the right gift even more challenging.

 Time is of the Essence

Finding the right gift to say thank you can prove to be all consuming. Unlike birthdays or anniversaries which are regular occasions that we can conveniently plan ahead for, the need to send a thank you present can be spontaneous and urgent. This can leave little time to organise a gift that is appropriate or relevant. Yet, time is of the essence when expressing gratitude. The sincerity of a thank you present can be lost if the delivery is delayed.

An E-Gift Card

When words or gestures of thanks are not enough or difficult to express, sending a Mastercard E-Gift Card with fast email delivery, can let the recipient know how much you value and respect them.

A  E-Gift Card allows you:

  • To include a personal message of thanks and gratitude
  • To easily order online and securely send to the recipient via email.
  • Save time from endless searches by sending the right present in a timely manner with guaranteed same day delivery.

Personalising the gift card

Just as you remember why you’re saying thank you, the recipient will never forget how you returned the kindness. Adding your own special touch to the thank you message will make it memorable.

By choosing the option to design your own card you will:

  • Add a personal touch with a nostalgic photo
  • Remind the recipient of special memories that they can always keep in their wallet
  • Make the recipient feel valued letting them know the card is especially for them
  • Show how much you respect their kind deeds and generosity
  • Help you strengthen your relationship

Wide range of gift card designs to choose from

With a wide range of designs to choose from, you can send a gift that holds sentimental value. Being able to choose from a variety of different cards:

  • Makes it easy to order and sending the perfect card
  • A guaranteed quick delivery, making sure the recipient knows how appreciated they are
  • Allows you to include a personal message, making the gift card even more special

Why they will love a gift card

Sending thanks with a gift card is not only avoiding unwanted gifts, but it also removes the inconvenience of returning or exchanging goods or items. A gift card provides something other presents can’t – autonomy and choice.

When sending a Prepaid Gift Card, your recipient will:

  • Enjoy the freedom to buy whatever they want at over 37 million online stores that accept Mastercard or Visa. Your recipient can easily add to their preferred phone wallet. Eftpos gift card recipients can use their gift anywhere instore with an eftpos terminal, Australia-wide!
  • Avoid disappointment that come with unwanted gifts
  • Enjoy the convenience and security of online shopping
  • Always remember fondly what they bought with the card
  • Feel special and use the card to buy something luxurious or indulgent rather than using the funds for household items or bills

“Isn’t a gift card impersonal?”

Designing your own gift card gives you the freedom to be as creative and personal as you want. When saying thanks doesn’t seem to be adequate, say it with a powerful and sentimental image.

Some photo ideas can include:

  • Your favourite photo of the recipient
  • Flashback selfie of the two of you celebrating a happy occasion like a birthday
  • A nostalgic family photo
  • Cute picture of the favourite pet
  • A wedding photo
  • A celebrated sports victory
  • A speech they presented at an important event like a wedding or anniversary
  • A picture of them with their special loved one

 “Do I really want them to know how much I’ve spent on them?”

By giving someone a gift card, you are giving them a present that is practical and will be used with gratitude. You can’t put a price on a present that makes good sense but is also thoughtful.

9 out of 10 people prefer receiving gift cards because there are no unwanted gifts to return. They will think of you fondly because you made the effort to say thank you with something they can truly use and not let go to waste.

“How can you put a monetary value when saying thanks?”

You can’t. No one can put a dollar sign when it comes to saying thank you.

A gift card is priceless because it lets the recipient know you care about them so much, you want them to use the card on something they want for themselves.

More than just thank you

How you say thanks to someone goes beyond the gift. A gift card keeps you connected with those whose help and support have been appreciated beyond measure. It isn’t simply a token of politeness. It helps strengthen families and friendships. Sending a gift card of thanks will reciprocate the emotional positivity that people have given you.

Click HERE to order your Thank You Gift Card and let someone know how much they’re appreciated and their compassion is cherished.

E-Gift Cards make last-minute gift giving easy

Order the perfect gift and send it instantly from the comfort of your own home! A gift that is always available, quickly sent, and is perfect for every occasion. There’s a quick and easy solution that will delight the recipient and make you the one to receive the praise – ‘that’s just what I wanted!”

Customise your gift with a personal message and have it delivered the same day! Put a smile on someone’s face with a gift with the perfect gift for every occasion.

Online ordering makes last minute no problem

It’s easy to glance at the calendar and realise you’ve forgotten to buy a gift for someone special.

Don’t freak out and look for the right way to apologise. You can choose the right gift for your loved one as late as the day before, or even on the day with same-day delivery Digital and E-Gift Cards.

Everyone loves a gift card

Gift cards are the gift of choice and now E-Gift Cards make gifting even easier. Gift Card Store, Australia’s trusted online gift card supplier, has E-Gift Cards available that means you can select the card, order and send with a just few clicks. With the branding of trusted global financial services corporation Mastercard, the E-Gift Card is designed for today’s tech-enabled world.

Make gifting easy with a Mastercard E-Gift Cards

Last minute is no longer a problem with Mastercard E-Gift Cards. You order online, and the card can be sent to the recipient the same-day. You’ll never miss an important occasion again.

Activate and use online immediately

Once received by email, the Mastercard E-Gift Card can be quickly activated on a mobile or desktop. Designed to be used at your favourite online store, in your favourite app or instore, a E-Gift Card can be used at any merchant around the world that accepts Mastercard. All Mastercard E-Gift Cards have 3 years expiry.

At Gift Card Store, you can choose from our pre-designed range for your E-Gift Card and gift up to $500.

Whether you’re in Australia, New Zealand, USA or the UK, you can visit GiftCardStore.com.au and order a Mastercard E-Gift Card for your loved ones in Australia. Never miss an important occasion again!

You can find out more information about Mastercard E-Gift Cards here.

The Isolation Gift Guide

With the COVID-19 pandemic turning everyone’s life upside down and forcing everyone to bunker down at home, we are faced with challenging ways to stay connected with friends and family.

While isolation has temporarily stopped us from physically celebrating birthdays and anniversaries with loved ones, we can still send our well wishes virtually.

Online gifting while social distancing is the perfect way to keep close together while staying apart.

Here’s an Isolation Gift Guide with ideas to keep celebrating special occasions and to instantly send the perfect gift to loved ones.

Milestone Birthdays

COVID-19 has caused an abrupt halt on all types of celebrations, particularly birthdays. If you have a close friend or relative who is due to celebrate a milestone birthday this year, they may be particularly disheartened.

By sending them a E-Gift Card, you can help cheer them up. Let them know how disappointed you are that you can’t be there to celebrate their special day with them.

It won’t be quite the same as the big bash they were planning to have, but it is guaranteed to make them smile.

Mother’s Day

With Mother’s Day around the corner in May, your mum or grandmother would love a beautifully designed gift card. Especially one that gives them the gift of choice. They can use the card in over 37 million stores online, or if they choose to, in-store.

For the bookworm Mum, she can use her prepaid Mastercard for an audiobook or e-Book subscription. If Grandma likes to stay busy with new hobbies, she can use her E-Gift Card to sign up for an online art or knitting class.

Presents for Grandchildren

Are you a grandparent missing those big hugs and sloppy kisses from your grandchildren?

Phone and video calls help ease the pain from being apart but it’s just not quite the same.

Let your grandkids know how much you miss them by sending a gift card. Personalise it with a family photo with all of you together. It will be a message full of love, conveying how much you’re looking forward to being reunited.

Parents who are stuck at home with bored children will be grateful for the gift! It gives the kids the opportunity to shop online for new toys, board games and puzzles.

Weddings

What would usually be a festive celebration for most happy couples, weddings have become a low-key affair with only 5 guests allowed at a ceremony.

Couples who had to abruptly change their wedding plans and have no guests, will appreciate congratulatory wishes from family and friends. Send them a special email delivered wedding gift card to commemorate their special day.

You will also give them the precious gift of choice. They can start their new lives together using their prepaid card at any online shop in the world that accepts Mastercard. They can also add to their preferred phone wallet for in-store spending.

 Sending love during lockdown

During these challenging times of self-isolation and lockdown, we all need some human interaction and social contact.

Being stuck at home doesn’t have to restrict you from showing someone you care. Sending gifts during isolation is simple and quick with Gift Card Store.

It’s a heartfelt, thoughtful gesture loved ones will truly appreciate during these uncertain times.

Click here to send a gift card to your loved ones today.

About the Author

Grace is a freelance writer with over 25 years’ experience in business, having held senior roles in marketing, finance through to sales.

Graduating from the Australian National University, Grace spent 10 years working with multi-nationals in Asia. She is multi-lingual, fluent in Japanese and Bahasa Indonesia.

On returning to Australia, she then carved out a successful career in financial services, IT and telecommunications.

In addition, Grace has run her own small business focused on issues such as parenting, financial literacy and digital security.

Appreciate the team coach with an end of season gift

Mentor, role model, cheerleader, advisor – all the qualities your team coach has to train the side to perform their best, stay positive and to win games!

The coach who spends their weeknights and weekends training your child’s team makes their own sacrifices to guide the team throughout the season, whether it ends in success or progress.

When end of season arrives, it’s time to show the coach just how much they are appreciated with a gift that will make their day.

Thanks for a season of sports coaching

Finding the right gift for the coach of your child’s team can be a challenge – what to give and how to make it personal and relevant.

Take inspiration from these tips, talk to other parents and see if they would like to join you in contributing to a special gift card for the coach.

  1. Thank you note from your child. Whether your budding athlete is six or 16, writing a thank you note is a great way to show your child’s appreciation. Suggest they include some of the highlights of the season, such as an exciting win or when the team showed they’d learned to lose graciously.
  2. Photo. When it’s time for team photos, order and pay for a photo specially for the coach. Or better still, use your smartphone to take one yourself of the team in action during the final. Get it framed or use it to design your own personalised gift card. Check it out here https://giftcardstore.com.au/product/design-your-own-card/.
  3. Thank you gift card. The easiest way to say thanks, always appreciated and easy to use. Check out the range of thank you gift cards on GiftCardStore. https://giftcardstore.com.au/occasions/thank-you/.
  4. Design your own gift card. Use a photo of the coach or the whole team. It’s easy to design and makes a personalised special gift. https://giftcardstore.com.au/product/design-your-own-card/
  5. Sports gift cards to celebrate the sport. Whether the sport is netball, tennis, AFL, swimming, golf or cycling, there’s a card that’s right for your sport.  https://giftcardstore.com.au/occasions/sports
  6. Personalised souvenir of the team. There are numerous items that can be personalised, such as a pen, a refillable water bottle, labelled cooler pack, duffel bag, umbrella, towel, hat – even a T-shirt.
  7. Donate to charity A combined donation for all the team parents to the club and let the coach know it’s an appreciation for his work with the team.

Help another child to participate in sport.Talk to your coach about making a donation to assist another child to participate in sport next season. Some families find it a challenge to pay the fees for their child to participate in sport, and a donation to make it possible can help them be part of next year’s team. Support their expenses by providing a donation to your sports club with a Visa or Mastercard Gift Card. Your sports club will appreciate the ease of using the funds on the gift card to assist families in need.

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