Updated Aug. 26, 2024
If you’re trying to send corporate gifts internationally and don’t know where to begin, you’re not alone. Here at Goody, we’ve sent thousands of gifts to professionals around the world, and we’re here to make it as easy as possible.
This step-by-step guide will show you how to use Goody to send gifts to recipients in 140+ countries worldwide, plus any software subscriptions required.
If you're based in the U.S. and just trying to send gifts to Canada, then you're in luck. Goody has hundreds of gifts that ship domestically in Canada, with no additional international shipping fees or software plan required.
Please note that international gifting outside of the US and Canada is only available with a paid subscription (starting at $20/month). You can learn more about our plans and upgrade to Goody Pro here.
The Two Different Ways to Gift Internationally on Goody
Goody offers different ways to send gifts abroad:
1. Send gift cards: Send digital gift cards to local brands in your recipient’s own currency
- Pros: Gifts arrive instantly. No extra fees for customs, tariffs, or international shipping.
- Cons: Feels less personal than a physical gift. Gift cards not available in all countries.
2. Send physical gifts or swag: Goody has curated dozens of gift options that ship well internationally.
- Pros: Many gifts to Canada are included at no additional charge. We can ship gifts from our curated collection to 130+ countries.
- Cons: Longer shipping times. May entail extra fees of up to $50 per gift for shipping, duties, etc.*
*If you send physical gifts, Goody caps extra international shipping costs at $50 per gift. This is in addition to any shipping costs you see estimated during checkout. For branded swag, order minimums apply.
Sending International Gifts, Step By Step

Step 1: Check What’s Available In Your Recipient’s Country
Before you begin, it’s a good idea to see what’s available in your destination(s):
- Visit the Browse page
- Click the 🇺🇸 icon
- Toggle your destination (e.g. Australia)
Then, see what Goody offers for that country: Gift cards, physical gifts, or both?
Step 2: Set Up Your Gift, As Usual
Same as always, add a gift, digital card, message, and your recipients' names and emails.
You may want to ensure that your recipient will be able to receive the specific gift you chose for them, without having to swap it out for something that’s available in their region. In that case, you’ll want to browse for a gift or gift card that’s available in your destination country (using the 🇺🇸 icon to filter).

Step 3: Configure Your International Gift Settings
On the Send page, you’ll see two different ways to configure international gifts:
- Standard: People outside the U.S. and Canada cannot accept your gift. No additional international fees.
- Global: Let recipients in 130+ countries receive or swap for a physical gift from Goody's collection. Up to $50 additional fees per international recipient.
You'll also see an option to Enable gift cards. This lets international recipients receive or swap for local gift cards. (This is where it’s helpful to know whether physical gifts and/or gift cards are available in your destination.) For international gift cards, there are no additional fees, but a paid software subscription is required.
Finish configuring your gift, then send!
Once you enable international gifts, then if the gift you chose isn't available in your recipient's country, they'll see a popup inviting them to select an equal- or lower-priced alternative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do international recipients see gift cards in USD? Are they to relevant brands?
When you send international gift cards on Goody, we offer locally relevant brands (e.g. Amazon UK, Uber India), and gift cards are shown in the recipient’s own currency.
Can Goody do branded swag internationally?
In many cases, yes, we can! If you pre-purchase swag or custom boxes from our catalog, we’re often able to ship it to international recipients (depending on location). Order minimums apply.
Please note that on-demand branded swag, purchased directly on our website, cannot be shipped internationally at this time.
Do I need a paid plan?
If you're gifting to recipients in the U.S. and Canada, then you do not need a paid software plan to gift on Goody.
If you're gifting outside of the U.S. and Canada or want to send gift cards, then you will need a paid subscription to Goody Pro or Goody for Teams to gift internationally.
Should I set up a separate gift for each country I’m gifting to?
It’s up to you! This is not a necessary step, because international recipients can always swap your gift for something available in their region.
There are also many wonderful gifts on Goody that ship to both domestic and international recipients. (Use the 🇺🇸 icon to discover these in our Browse experience.)
Alternatively, you may also choose a gift that’s not available in your recipient’s country. In that case, they will be prompted to choose from alternative gift cards or physical gifts, based on the settings you configured in Step 3 above.