{"id":21836,"date":"2025-02-18T16:31:30","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T22:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peartree.com\/blog\/?p=21836"},"modified":"2025-02-18T16:32:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T22:32:32","slug":"can-you-put-venmo-on-graduation-announcements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peartree.com\/blog\/2025\/02\/can-you-put-venmo-on-graduation-announcements\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Put Venmo on Graduation Announcements?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Graduation season is here, and you know what that means\u2014caps are flying, parents are crying, and grads are cashing in on all those well-earned congrats. But in today\u2019s digital world, where cash is practically vintage, you might be wondering: Can you put Venmo on graduation announcements? Or even Cash App? PayPal? Zelle? Smoke signals? Okay, maybe not that last one, but you get the idea.<\/p>\n

At Pear Tree, we know a thing or two about stylish, thoughtful, and totally on-trend graduation announcements. And since this question is popping up more than \u201cWhat are your post-grad plans?\u201d (ugh, we know), we\u2019re here to break it down for you. So grab your favorite celebratory snack (cake, anyone?), and let\u2019s talk about the do\u2019s, don\u2019ts, and genius ways to include a little digital gifting on your graduation announcements<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Featured card:\u00a0 Gold Tassel Announcement\u00a0<\/a> and \u00a0Simple Class Venmo Card<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Is It Proper to Ask for Gifts? (Hint: Technically, No, But…)<\/h3>\n

Traditionally, etiquette experts would gasp at the idea of asking for money on an announcement. The golden rule has always been that a graduation announcement is just that\u2014an announcement, not a request for gifts.<\/p>\n

But let\u2019s be real: your friends and family want to celebrate you! And what\u2019s a better gift for a newly minted graduate than a little financial boost for textbooks, ramen, or ahem that dream summer trip before adulthood kicks in?<\/p>\n

So while it\u2019s not technically proper to outright ask for money, it\u2019s completely okay to make it easy for those who want to give. And that\u2019s where technology saves the day.<\/p>\n

Digital Cash is the New Card-in-an-Envelope<\/h3>\n

Once upon a time, relatives would slip a crisp $20 into a greeting card, sign \u201cLove, Grandma,\u201d and call it a day. But in 2024, cash apps have changed the game. From Venmo and Cash App to PayPal and Zelle, sending money is easier than ever\u2014so why not make receiving it just as effortless?<\/span><\/p>\n

By including your digital payment details in a tasteful and clever way, you\u2019re simply embracing modern convenience. No one wants to run to the ATM, and checks? They\u2019re practically extinct. So help your loved ones help you by making gifting as easy as a tap on their phone.<\/p>\n

Creative Ways to Share Your Venmo or Cash App<\/h3>\n

Okay, so you\u2019re sold on the idea. Now, how do you actually include it without making it feel weird? We\u2019ve got you covered with some clever, classy, and totally fun ideas:<\/p>\n

1. Add an Insert Card with a Cute Saying<\/h4>\n

Instead of plastering your Venmo handle right on the announcement (please, no), include a separate insert card with a fun and friendly message. Some ideas:<\/p>\n