How does Braid work?

Customize and share your pool link with co-hosts or guests

Customize and share your pool link with co-hosts or guests

Share the link so everyone can pitch in and offset party costs with you

Easily collect money from anyone with a debit card

Easily collect money from anyone with a debit card

They don’t need a Braid account to contribute, just your pool link

Pay for party expenses directly from the pool

Pay for party expenses directly from the pool

Whether you purchase gifts, buy a cake, or book the venue, do it all from your pool. No need to transfer funds to spend them. 

A shared wallet for your party budget

One pool for all your party needs 

You and your cohosts can pay for the food, flowers, party favors, or bounce house from this dedicated pool. Going Dutch? Let guests pitch in for their plates here. 

Personalize the pool link

Jazz up your pool link with a photo and brief description so people know what they’re paying for.

Invite your co-hosts to join Braid

Assign co-hosts permissions so they can track and spend party funds with you.

Get instant notifications when people contribute

Stay on top of incoming contributions and purchase party supplies or gifts in time for the celebration.

Braid is Safe and Secure

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 does the pool link work?
How can I share party expenses with other co-hosts?
What if I need to ask guests to pitch in for the party?
How do I pay for party expenses with Braid?
What is the Braid debit card?
Is Braid free?