Poolsy — Group gifting, without the group chat chaos.
Launching soon in South Africa

Group gifting,
without the group chat chaos.

Poolsy makes it easy to collect money together for a shared gift, celebration, or contribution — one link, one pool, no awkward chasing.

Secure payments Private invite links Made for WhatsApp
How it works

One pool. Everyone chips in. Done.

From "let's get her something nice" to gift sorted — in four simple steps.

01

Create a pool

Add the occasion, who it's for, a target amount, and a closing date. Takes about a minute.

02

Invite your people

Share your private link in WhatsApp, email or anywhere — only people with the link can contribute.

03

Contributors pay securely

Everyone chips in their share through Poolsy's secure payment flow. No bank details exchanged.

04

Track it and gift it

Watch the total grow, close the pool when you're ready, and put the money toward something brilliant.

What it's for

Made for the gifts that matter

From teacher gifts to weddings, Poolsy is built for the moments where everyone wants to chip in together.

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Teacher gifts

End-of-year, birthdays, farewells — one tidy class collection.

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Birthdays

For the friend, sibling or colleague who deserves the big one.

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Farewells

Send someone off with a gift everyone helped pick.

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Baby showers

Skip duplicate onesies. Pool for the pram, cot or nursery.

Team collections

Sports tours, coach gifts, kit funds — all in one place.

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Weddings & celebrations

Hen dos, anniversaries, milestone gifts from the whole crew.

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Group experiences

Weekends away, concert tickets, a fancy dinner for twelve.

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School & parent groups

Class events, fundraising for trips, parent committee collections.

Trust & safety

Built to feel as safe as it is simple

You're collecting from people you know. Poolsy keeps it that way — private, visible, and properly looked after.

Private invite links

Pools aren't public. Only people you share the link with can contribute.

Clear contribution tracking

Every payment is logged. Organisers see who's chipped in, and contributors get a receipt.

Secure payment flow

Payments are handled by a regulated South African gateway. No card or bank details are stored on Poolsy.

Transparent pool details

Who created it, what it's for, the target, and the closing date — all visible upfront.

Clear organiser visibility

Every pool shows who's running it. No anonymous strangers asking for money.

Scam prevention

Suspicious pools are flagged and reviewed. Poolsy is for private group gifts — not public fundraising.

Why Poolsy

The old way is messy. There's a better one.

You know the drill: a hundred WhatsApp messages, three different banking apps, one person stuck reminding everyone.

😩 The old way

Group chat. EFTs. Spreadsheets.

  • 📱 "Did you send the money?" reminders
  • 📊 A messy spreadsheet someone forgot to update
  • 💸 One person paying upfront and chasing for months
  • 🙈 Who paid? Who didn't? Nobody really knows
  • 🥲 A gift bought in a panic the night before
✨ The Poolsy way

One link. Everyone chips in.

  • 🔗 Share one link, everyone pays in seconds
  • 📈 Live total, automatically updated
  • 💛 No one's bank account left empty
  • 👀 Full transparency for organisers
  • 🎁 Everyone gives together, and it feels good
Features

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

Built for real life — quick to set up, easy to share, simple to manage.

Create a pool in minutes

Five fields, one tap. You're done.

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Share invite links

WhatsApp, email, or wherever your group hangs out.

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Track contributions

See the total grow in real time as people chip in.

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Set a target amount

Know exactly when you've hit the goal.

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Add a description & image

Make it personal so people know what they're chipping in for.

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View contributor list

See who's joined the pool — with privacy options for contributors.

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Send friendly reminders

Gentle nudges for the ones still meaning to get round to it.

Close the pool when ready

Hit the goal, hit the deadline, or call it whenever you like.

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Manage multiple pools

Class gift, sister's wedding, work farewell — all in one dashboard.

Be one of the first to use Poolsy.

Join the waitlist and we'll let you know the second your first pool is ready to go.

Free to join · No spam, ever · We'll only email you when Poolsy is live
FAQ

Good questions, answered

Everything people usually want to know before they create their first pool.

What is Poolsy? +

Poolsy is a digital group-gifting platform. It lets a group of friends, family, colleagues or parents collect money together for a shared gift, celebration or occasion — all through one private link, with a clear total and a clear list of contributors.

Is Poolsy crowdfunding? +

No. Poolsy is not for public fundraising, donations or causes. It's a private group-gifting tool for people who already know each other — friends, family, classmates, teammates, colleagues. Pools are invite-only and built around celebrations and shared gifts.

Who can create a pool? +

Anyone can be a pool organiser — a parent, a class rep, a maid of honour, a team captain, a colleague. You just need a mobile number to get started.

What can I collect money for? +

Anything that's a private group gift, celebration or shared experience. Birthdays, weddings, baby showers, farewells, teacher gifts, sports tours, weekend trips, group dinners, milestone presents — that sort of thing. Poolsy isn't for medical, charity or public fundraising.

How do contributors pay? +

Contributors click your private link, choose an amount, and pay securely through Poolsy's payment flow. No bank details are shared between people, and no one needs to download an app or create an account just to chip in.

Can contributors see the total? +

Yes — the running total and the list of contributors are visible on the pool page so everyone can see how close you are to the goal. Individual contribution amounts stay private to the organiser by default.

Is it safe? +

Yes. Payments are processed through a regulated South African payment gateway. Poolsy never stores card or bank details. Every pool clearly shows who created it, what it's for, the target, and the deadline — and our team reviews suspicious activity. Pools are private and invite-only.

Can schools or parent groups use Poolsy? +

Absolutely — this is one of the things Poolsy is built for. Class reps, parent committees, sports teams and school groups can use Poolsy to coordinate teacher gifts, end-of-year collections, sports tours, and other school-related pools. Schools can also partner with us as verified affiliates.

What happens when the pool reaches its target? +

When you're ready, you close the pool. Poolsy transfers the collected money to the organiser's verified account, who then spends it on the gift, experience, or occasion. You can also close a pool early or extend it if you'd like more time.