# Set up a cash fund or chip in on a group gift

A cash fund collects recorded contributions toward a goal; group gifting lets several people contribute toward a priced item. Money goes through the owner's linked payment service. GiftList does not hold or process the money, and its progress total reflects recorded contributions rather than verified bank settlement.

## Set up your payment method and fund

1. Sign in as the list owner and open its **Settings**.
2. In the payment settings, add the supported payment account you want to use: Venmo, PayPal, Zelle or Cash App. Check the account details and choose **Save**.
3. Open **Add gift → Cash fund** (some entry points say **Add a cash fund**).
4. Enter a clear fund title and details. Add a goal if you want one, then save it to the intended list.
5. Open the fund as a visitor and check that the payment destination is yours before sharing the list.

For a physical item already on the list, make sure it has a price, then open **Gift options → Enable group gifting**. Contributors send money to you, and you arrange the purchase. Enabling this does not order the item.

## Make and record a contribution

1. Open the fund or group gift and choose its contribution action.
2. Select the amount and a supported payment method. Check the recipient and amount before completing the transfer in that provider's app or website.
3. Return to GiftList. Choose **Already sent? Confirm your contribution** when shown.
4. Enter the requested contributor details and how you sent the payment, then choose **Confirm contribution** only for money you actually sent.
5. Keep both the payment provider's receipt and any GiftList confirmation.

GiftList charges no platform fee for this feature. Your payment service may have its own fees, availability limits or rules. Check those in the provider before sending.

## Fix a mistake or a missing payment

If a GiftList contribution was recorded incorrectly, use the undo link in its confirmation email or the available undo action. Removing the GiftList record does not reverse an external transfer or request a refund.

For a failed, missing or mistaken money transfer, check the payment service directly and contact the recipient/provider as appropriate. Do not resend just because GiftList's total has not changed. Owners should confirm actual payment receipt in their payment account before relying on a recorded total.

The contribution flow is shared across web and supported app versions, but the payment-provider handoff depends on the device and installed payment apps. If the fund is closed, contact the owner rather than attempting another transfer through an old link.

Related: [Share your list](https://staging.giftlist.com/help/share-your-list), [adding gifts](https://staging.giftlist.com/help/create-a-list-and-add-gifts). [Contact support](https://staging.giftlist.com/contact-us) for the GiftList record; keep financial credentials out of the message.