Birthday gift certificates · printable
Birthday Gift Certificate Templates
Twelve free fillable gift certificate designs adapted for birthdays — colorful options for kids parties, refined ones for milestone birthdays, and a handful of bow-and-frame designs in between. Pick one, type in the details, print on card stock, and tuck it inside a card.
Pick a design
Four designs across the age range.
Click any card to open the fillable PDF. Type in the recipient and amount, then print.
Gifting amounts
How much to put on it.
No firm rule, but here is what most people land on:
Birthday questions
Frequently asked questions about birthday gift certificates.
How much should I put on a birthday gift certificate?
For kids parties most people land on $10–$20. Close friends or family kids tend to be $25–$50. Adult friends and relatives are usually $25–$100, and milestone birthdays (21st, 50th, 75th) often land between $50 and $200 depending on closeness.
Can I use these certificates for a child's birthday party?
Yes — the Yellow Custom and Orange Custom designs especially are kid-friendly. If you want to keep the printable feeling personal, write the kid's name in the recipient field and add a short note about what the certificate is good for ('a trip to the toy store with Aunt Jen') rather than only a dollar amount.
What should I write on a milestone birthday certificate (21st, 50th, etc.)?
Treat the milestone like a one-line headline: 'Happy 50th, Dad!' or 'Cheers to 21.' Then put the experience or amount on the next line. Skip generic copy — milestone certificates feel cheap fast if they read like a gift card from a chain store.
Can I add a photo of the recipient?
Not directly — these are PDF form fields for text, not image embeds. If you want a photo, the cleanest move is to print the certificate, glue it to a piece of card stock, and add an instant photo or a printed photo with a glue stick.
Do these work for adult surprise parties or surprise gifts?
They do. The Blue Custom and Pink Frame both photograph well in a gift envelope, and the form fields let you write a hint about what the certificate redeems ('dinner at your favorite spot' / 'a Saturday at the spa') without spoiling the surprise itself.
Adjacent occasions
Other gift certificate occasions.
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Mother's Day Certificates
Same fillable system, themed for mom — pampering and handmade gift ideas.
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Anniversary Certificates
Milestone-friendly designs that pair well with a written memory or photo.
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Valentine's Day Certificates
Romantic palette — date-night and love-coupon ideas.
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Updated through May 2026
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