How do Braid Pools work?

Customize and share your link

Customize and share your link

Start your group gift pool and share the link so everyone can pitch in

Collect contributions

Collect contributions

Contributors don’t need a Braid account to contribute

Spend from the pool

Spend from the pool

Purchase your group gift online or in-store using the free debit card that comes with the pool

The easiest way to pool money for group gifts

It’s perfect for all types of group gifts

Pool money for birthdays, retirement, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, weddings, thank you gifts, graduation, anniversaries, and more!

Easy contribution

Contributors can fund a pool without a Braid account. Just send them your pool link.

See when people add funds

Instant notifications show you when people contribute money.

Invite your friends, family or coworkers

Give a fantastic group gift and split the bill with everyone in your pool.

Manage Access

Set permissions for how you want to manage your pool. You can add multiple admins and collect money as a group.

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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 do I pay for gifts from the pool?
How do I send someone money as a gift with Braid?
How is Braid different from Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, PayPal, etc.?
What is the Braid debit card?
Does Braid charge fees?