Quick answer: $20-$50 for friends' children, $50-$100 for close family, and $100-$200 for your own graduate - any amount feels bigger inside a card they'll keep.
How much money for a graduation card sounds like a small question until you are holding the pen. Here is the practical answer, with examples you can copy.
Amounts by Relationship
- Friend's child / coworker's graduate: $20-$30
- Niece, nephew, godchild: $50-$75
- Your own child or sibling: $100-$200
- Class of one: personal letter + cash beats any gift card
- Slide bills inside a 3D pop up card - the reveal becomes the gift
Make It a Keepsake
Words matter more inside a card worth keeping. Browse our 3D pop up cards for this occasion - they unfold into display-worthy scenes, and paper bouquet cards are a gift in themselves.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will a pop up card fit in a standard envelope?
Most come with a matching custom envelope sized to the folded card, so mailing is as easy as a regular card. Oversized designs may need extra postage - see our guide on how to mail a pop up card for specifics.
When should I order a pop up card before the occasion?
Order at least one to two weeks ahead to allow for shipping, and consider ordering two or three at once so you always have a standout card on hand for last-minute celebrations.
One card, zero risk of being forgotten.
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