How Does Braid Work?

Start a pool for mutual aid

Start a pool for mutual aid

Braid pools are free to use, start as many as you need.

Share your Pool Link to collect money

Share your Pool Link to collect money

Send the link to members of your community. Contributors don't need a Braid account to chip in.

Spend directly from the pool

Spend directly from the pool

Every Braid Pool comes with a free debit card for spending. Use it to make purchases or disperse funds.`

The best place to pool money for mutual aid

Pool Links make collecting money for your community easy

Spread awareness and raise money for different causes within your community. Use Braid Pools to raise money for whatever your community needs.

Personalize your Pool Link

Help people in your community understand what you’re raising money for. Add a picture and a brief description to motivate people to send contributions for your mutual aid project 

Manage your pool from the Braid app

Available on iPhone and Android. No need to manage pooled money in your personal bank account.

See contributions as they happen

Allow notifications to get alerts when someone contributes to your pool.

Spend with pool debit cards

Every Braid Pool comes with a ready-to-use debit card.

We use best-in-class security and compliance practices to keep your money safe and your personal data private.

All payment and personal information are encrypted end-to-end using SSL 256-bit encryption.

Get spending notifications from your pools, and freeze your debit card anytime in the app.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Braid Pool?
How do you use money pools for a mutual aid project?
How do you spend money from the Braid Pool?
How do I send money to someone from a Braid Pool?
Is Braid free?