How it works
Creating a Pot is the fun and effortless way to gather contributions and heartfelt messages for a personalised gift that will truly delight
Create your Pot
Design a Pot
Millie's Leaving Pot
Pat and Jimmy's Holiday Pot
Customise your Pot!
Choose your own title and banner and hide the total. Select the closing date/time to plan the surprise perfectly!
Craig's Birthday Pot!
Share the link around
Share the link around
Just for you
Each Pot comes with a unique sharing link that you can customise to your heart's content. Simply copy and paste the link and share it with your buddies in whatever way tickles your fancy - whether it's by email, text, WhatsApp, or even by printing a funky QR code to add to a poster or invite.
Contribute to a Pot
Contribute to a Pot
Add to a Pot from anywhere!
Wherever you are in the world, contributing is easy; you don’t need an account – pay in with Visa, Mastercard, Apple or Google Pay! Don’t forget to leave a message or photo on the wall when you add in!
How to spend a Pot
Gift Cards
Instant Transfers
Once your Pot closes you, or your recipient, will be sent an email with a link to redeem the Pot where you can mix and match your spend at 60+ retailers.
Receiving a Pot
Congratulations!
If a Pot has been setup to send directly to your recipient we'll send it over with details on how to spend it and view the messages as soon as the Pot closes. This will be the first time they'll hear from us. Nobody likes to ruin the surprise!
View Messages
Together with your headline message, the recipient will see all the messages left on the wall.
Spend
The options are endless. Mix and match between gift vouchers, or transfer the collection to a bank account.
Say Thanks
With one click, write and send a "thank you" message back to all the contributors. Choose whether to include photos and videos too!
"Thank you so much for your message and contributing towards my leaving gift. Really means a lot. It was a pleasure working with you and look forward to keep in touch!"
Chris
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Our top asked questions
Can I withdraw my Pot to a bank account?
United Kingdom
Pots can be instantly transferred to almost all bank accounts, free of charge. Unfortunately, we currently cannot accept Chase and Citi Bank cards or any corporate debit cards for instant transfer. Funds usually reach your account in seconds, with the exception of users who bank with Santander or the Co-Operative Bank, where typically the transfer can take up to 24 hours.
Ireland & Italy
Pots can be transferred to a bank account, free of charge when provided with an IBAN. Transfers are processed instantly, however, please leave up to 24 hours for the funds to arrive in your account. For security purposes, we will require you to complete an identity check prior to completing the transfer using an official photo ID such as a driving licence or passport.
Australia
Pots can be transferred to a bank account, free of charge when provided with a BSB and Account Number. Transfers are processed instantly, however, it can take up to 2 days for the funds to arrive in your account. For security purposes, we will require you to complete an identity check prior to completing the transfer using an official photo ID such as a driving licence or passport.
New Zealand
Pots can be transferred to a bank account, free of charge when provided with a SWIFT/BIC code. Transfers are processed instantly, however, it can take up to 2 days for the funds to arrive in your account. For security purposes, we will require you to complete an identity check prior to completing the transfer using an official photo ID such as a driving licence or passport.
Pots can be instantly transferred to almost all bank accounts, free of charge. Unfortunately, we currently cannot accept Chase and Citi Bank cards or any corporate debit cards for instant transfer. Funds usually reach your account in seconds, with the exception of users who bank with Santander or the Co-Operative Bank, where typically the transfer can take up to 24 hours.
Ireland & Italy
Pots can be transferred to a bank account, free of charge when provided with an IBAN. Transfers are processed instantly, however, please leave up to 24 hours for the funds to arrive in your account. For security purposes, we will require you to complete an identity check prior to completing the transfer using an official photo ID such as a driving licence or passport.
Australia
Pots can be transferred to a bank account, free of charge when provided with a BSB and Account Number. Transfers are processed instantly, however, it can take up to 2 days for the funds to arrive in your account. For security purposes, we will require you to complete an identity check prior to completing the transfer using an official photo ID such as a driving licence or passport.
New Zealand
Pots can be transferred to a bank account, free of charge when provided with a SWIFT/BIC code. Transfers are processed instantly, however, it can take up to 2 days for the funds to arrive in your account. For security purposes, we will require you to complete an identity check prior to completing the transfer using an official photo ID such as a driving licence or passport.
Can I extend a Pot's closing date?
Yes. You may extend the Pot’s closing date in Pot settings.
Can I close a Pot early?
Yes. To close a Pot early, contact our customer success team on live chat or call +44 (0) 330 1755 428. We're available Monday to Friday, 09.00 to 17.00 (GMT/BST). Alternatively, drop us an email at hello@collectionpot.com
How long do I have to spend my Pot?
A Collection Pot will remain redeemable for 6 months from the date of closure, before the Pot is refunded back to contributors. We will attempt to remind the Pot owner or recipient to ensure that this doesn’t happen!
Can I split the balance?
Yes. A Pot’s balance can be redeemed between multiple bank accounts, gift cards and or charity – it is entirely up to you!
+44 (0)330 1755 428
hello@collectionpot.com
