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Make organising your events easier with Lydia’s French money pots. Birthday, farewell, birth, wedding, trip with friends : create your money pot for free and start receiving money right now.

Organise a money pot

Free

for participants

Multiple ways to pay

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No fees

with Lydia or Amazon.fr gift card

Trust the original

A reliable service for organisers, with no unpleasant surprises for participants.

It couldn’t be simpler

Start on the website, then publish and track your money pot comfortably from the mobile app.

Your friends don’t need to create an account or download an app to contribute. And they can choose to pay by bank card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or even make a bank transfer.

There's nothing cheaper

Everything your contributors give is credited to your money pot. No commission and no extra donation will ever be requested from your friends.

When it’s time to withdraw the money you’ve collected, contributions made using the Lydia apps come with no service fees. The same applies if you choose an Amazon.fr gift card. In all other cases, a 4% fee will apply.

The difference between free money pot and “free” money pot

Some “free” online money pot services ask your friends and family for a “tip” when they contribute. Added automatically, it can be as much as 30% of the amount. Some customers complain they didn’t notice — and end up with a money pot that cost them a lot…
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With Lydia, the rules are simple and there are no surprises: free collection, commission-free contributions, and fee-free withdrawals for contributions made via the Lydia app or as an Amazon.fr gift card, 4% on everything else.

Make your money pot a success
in 4 steps

1

Create a Lydia money pot here

Simple, quick and effective: pick a great cover image and write a short description that gets people interested.

2

Share it via messaging

Send the link to your money pot page to as many friends and family as possible. And print out the poster with the QR code to boost contributions on the day of the in-person event.

3

Track contributions in the app

Each new contribution is added to your money pot immediately, with no commission. If things aren’t moving quickly enough, consider sending your contacts a reminder.

4

Withdraw the money to the account of your choice

When it’s time to use the funds, you can transfer the money you’ve collected to a bank account, or buy an Amazon.fr gift card in one go or in instalments.

A money pot
for every moment

Birthday

For a birthday with friends, family, or at the office, Lydia’s money pot is the easiest way to organize a shared gift: create it in seconds, share the link, and everyone can contribute in just two clicks.

Wedding / Civil mariage

Whether it’s for a wedding, a civil partnership, or an engagement, a Lydia money pot is a simple, modern way to let your loved ones contribute to your shared project (honeymoon, trip, a weekend away, etc.). Share the link in advance or on the day via a QR code.

Farewell / Retirement

For a departure (team change, leaving the company, or retirement), Lydia’s money pot makes it easy to collect colleagues’ contributions—even remotely—to pay for a shared gift or a gift card. In a work setting, simply share the link on Slack, Microsoft Teams, or via internal email.

Birth / Baptism

For a birth or a christening, Lydia’s money pot makes it easy to organize a group gift: share the link before the event, then on the day guests can scan a QR code to contribute on the spot. Set a goal (gift, stroller contribution, photo shoot, keepsake, etc.), and everyone can chip in in just two clicks using their preferred payment method.

Holidays / Weekend

With Lydia’s money pot, there’s no need to front the costs (accommodation, transport, car, groceries) or chase people for reimbursements. Create a Lydia money pot, set the amount, share the link—everyone pays their share before you leave.

Party

Restaurant, bowling, an escape room, a festival—once you’re in a group, splitting the bill afterward quickly becomes a hassle. With a Lydia money pot, set the amount per person, share the link, and everyone pays their share in two clicks. It’s also ideal for regular outings.

Frequently asked question

Do you need to create an account to contribute to an online group fund?

No. With Lydia group funds, people can contribute by card or bank transfer, even without a Lydia account.

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Can you contribute anonymously to an online group fund?

Yes. Only the organizer can see participants’ names. Other participants can only see the amount collected, if the organizer allows it.

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What are the fees for an online group fund, and who pays them?

Participants never pay fees. Everything they give is added to the group fund. Fees may only apply when the organizer withdraws the money, from 0% to 4%.

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How long does it take to receive the money from an online group fund?

The money is available instantly in the organizer’s Lydia app. It can then be transferred to a bank account or used to buy an Amazon.fr gift card.

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How can you share an online group fund with friends, family or colleagues?

Each Lydia group fund has a unique sharing link. You can send it by WhatsApp, SMS, Instagram, Messenger or email.

How much should you give for a birthday, wedding, birth or farewell group fund?

It depends on the event and your relationship with the person. For a birthday or farewell gift, people often give between €10 and €30. For a wedding or birth, the amount is often higher.

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