It’s for the heroes! If you want to send a friend, colleague, or loved one a thoughtful cash gift without the "awkwardness" of a dry bank transfer, we’re for you. It’s the perfect way to surprise someone with a spa day, a fine dinner, or just a little something to brighten their mood after a hectic week.

Unlike a typical gift card locked to one store or brand, your recipient gets real cash they can spend where they choose. They redeem to their bank account—so you keep the fun of picking a design and message, without trapping someone in a single merchant’s balance.

A plain transfer gets the money there, but it rarely feels like a gift—it’s easy to read as “here’s some money” instead of “I thought of you.” With Canva you still send real cash, but wrapped in a design, a message, and a delivery moment (email, SMS, or mail) so it feels personal and celebratory, not transactional.

You also avoid the awkwardness of a naked reference on a statement: your recipient gets a clear redemption flow and the same flexibility as cash—without the vibe of paying an invoice.

Most gift cards are tied to one store or brand. If your recipient doesn’t shop there, they’re stuck with a balance they may never use.

With Canva, they redeem the amount to their bank account and spend it wherever they want. You still browse themes and pick a look that matches the occasion—so it feels like a gift card in the moment, but the value behaves like cash.

1. Pick the Vibe: Choose a beautiful card design from our curated gallery.
2. Add the Heart: Write a personal message and select your gift amount.
3. Ignite the Joy: Choose your delivery method. Your recipient gets a unique code to redeem the funds directly to their bank account.

Once they complete redemption, the cash is paid out right away—in many cases instantly. It’s common for the money to land the same day, especially for recipients in Europe. Exact timing can still depend on their bank, account type, and country.