Buy bulk gift cards for coworkers in one Giftronaut order with a recipient spreadsheet and a funded account. For “What's the easiest way to send bulk gift cards?” start with that list and the approved reward amounts.
I once lined up a stack of identical thank-you envelopes for a department and admired how tidy the meeting-room table looked. A colleague asked where the remote team’s envelopes were. I’d organized the table beautifully and forgotten that the table wasn’t the team.
If your department works across locations, choose the delivery route before buying the cards.
How do you buy bulk gift cards for coworkers in one order?
Buy bulk gift cards for coworkers as one order, choosing either a specific brand or recipient choice. Giftronaut’s card-type guide distinguishes what the sender selects from what the recipient selects.
| Department situation | Order choice | Check before buying |
|---|---|---|
| Everyone asked for the same local brand | Branded Gift Card | Brand, country, currency, and denomination |
| Preferences differ across the department | Giftronaut Choice Card | Available local brands and the reward amount |
| Coworkers work in different countries | Country-specific branded cards or recipient choice | The country where each card will be used |
With a Giftronaut Choice Card, you set the reward amount; each coworker selects a brand and local currency at redemption. For the department purchase, use the bulk gift card ordering page.
If the decision is still which gift suits a person, use the coworker gift card and spending guide.
Set the department’s budget per head
A department gift budget starts with the approved reward value multiplied by the final recipient count. Keep payment costs outside that reward-value calculation. Giftronaut’s funding guide states a USD $100 funding minimum and a 3% credit card processing fee.
Here is an illustrative US-dollar budget for standard gift cards, with no Payout Options or recipient prepaid-card fees included:
| Budget item | Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reward value | 40 coworkers × $25 | $1,000 |
| Credit card funding fee | $1,000 × 3% | $30 |
| Total paid for that deposit | $1,000 + $30 | $1,030 |
ACH and wire funding are free under Giftronaut’s funding rules. The deposit amount and available account balance are different figures, so check both before approving the order.
The $25 value is an example, not a typical-spend statistic or a promise that every catalog product accepts it. Each product has its own minimum and maximum, as Giftronaut’s one-time order guide explains.
For US employees receiving employer-funded cards, IRS Publication 15-B for 2026 excludes gift cards from the de minimis benefit exception, regardless of value. Give payroll the employee list and reward values before the employer-funded order goes out.
Upload one recipient list and review the order
Giftronaut’s one-time order guide supports a recipient spreadsheet and different reward amounts per person. Review the imported values and delivery details before confirming the order.
- Confirm the list. Include remote coworkers and people away from the office in the department roster.
- Choose the card and amount. Select the reward type and approved value for each coworker.
- Add the message and recipients. Upload the spreadsheet and provide any name fields used in the message’s personalization.
- Preview and review. Check the imported recipients, reward values, message, and timing, then send immediately or schedule.
The one-time order guide provides a test email with a sample reward that cannot be redeemed. Use that preview to check the message before confirming the funded order.
A useful department message names the shared reason for the gift. For example: “Thank you for keeping the office move on track. Please choose something you’ll enjoy.” This is sample wording, not a customer quote.
Choose email or text delivery for the actual team
Bulk digital delivery needs an address or number each coworker can access. Giftronaut supports email, text, or reward links; text delivery is limited to US and Canadian (+1) mobile numbers. Giftronaut’s Text/SMS Delivery announcement confirms the text option.
Use email for coworkers outside that text coverage. If work inboxes have tight filtering, ask the intended recipients which address they use for rewards before uploading the file.
The funding guide gives typical timelines of 2 to 3 business days for ACH and 1 business day for wire after the bank sends payment.
For a mixed-country department, Giftronaut’s card-type guide says a branded gift card is specific to its issuing country. Choosing a familiar brand name alone does not establish that the recipient can use that version.
Check delivery before buying a replacement
Delivery status and redemption status answer different questions about a department order. Giftronaut provides delivery and bounce status for every order, with redemption status on orders using the Refund Option. Keep those labels separate when reporting progress.
Giftronaut’s recipient experience guide assigns address corrections and resends to the original sender. A coworker who received the reward can reach Giftronaut through the redemption-page chat.
Before purchasing another card for someone who reports a missing message, inspect the original order’s delivery details. Correct the original recipient record when needed rather than creating an unplanned second reward.
Finish the roster before you fund the order
A department gift order is ready when its recipient list, approved values, delivery route, and timing agree.
I now read a department gift list with the meeting-room table out of sight. The empty chairs are the easy people to miss.
Confirm the deposit amount with the budget owner before placing the order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy bulk gift cards for employees?
Buy bulk gift cards for employees through Giftronaut’s one-time order. Add recipients individually or by spreadsheet, then choose immediate or scheduled delivery.
What are the best gift cards to give to my work colleagues?
For a mixed department, choose recipient choice unless everyone has requested one brand. For a branded order, confirm that each coworker can use the country-specific card.
Is it cheaper to buy gift cards in bulk?
Budget at face value unless the seller has quoted a discount. Include any funding or delivery charges when comparing the final order total.
How long does it take for funds to become available?
Giftronaut’s funding guide lists 2 to 3 business days for ACH and 1 business day for wire after the bank sends payment. Credit card deposits are near instant during US business hours, up to 1 business day otherwise, and up to 2 with verification.
Do recipients need an account to redeem a reward?
Giftronaut recipients do not need an account, according to the recipient experience guide. For emailed rewards, coworkers confirm their email address with a one-time code before opening the redemption page.
