How to Write a Thank You Note for Birthday Money

One of the best things in life is receiving a card full of money. But how do you thank someone for the generosity?

Steps

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    Get a pen and paper. If you want to get really fancy, you can print a template paper from a computer. This looks neat because you can give the paper a light design/picture and you can still write over it. Microsoft Word should have plenty of cool templates, ones with lines to write on as well.[1]
    • Beautiful stationery will make your thank you note even more pleasant to receive.
    • Make sure to write in legible handwriting.
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    Try to personalize the letter as much as possible. This could mean starting the letter with the person's name instead of "Dear", or simply using more conversational language. This is not a professional letter.[2]
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    Keep it simple. Start with saying thank you to the person. "Thanks a lot for the birthday money", "Your generosity is greatly appreciated", or "I just wanted to thank you very much for the money that you left/gave me" should do the trick.[3]
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    Let them know what you plan on doing with the money, especially if it is a relative. A relative usually would like to know what the money will be used for and hopes that it is used for a good cause. Something like "I have been saving up for a new car, and this helps out a lot", "John and I have been having trouble making rent lately, this is going to help us out a lot", or "Now I have something to start my savings account with".[4]
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    Say "Thank You". No matter how many times you may have mentioned this before, it does not hurt to say it again. Just a nice "Thank You!", "Thanks Again!", "Thank you so much!", or just wrap up the whole note with "Thanks, (your name)".[5]
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    Add anything else you feel might be nice and/or necessary. If you haven't talked to the person in a long time, you might want to give a brief update on what you are up to.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How to write a thank you note for baseball tickets?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Start with a thank you, say what happened at the game, how much fun you had, and another thank you before closing the note.
  • Question
    How do I write a "Thank You" note to a former boss for retirement gifts and a party?
    Purplecakecaroline
    Purplecakecaroline
    Community Answer
    "Dear (your former boss's name), Thank you so much for the retirement gifts and the party! I truly appreciate all you have done for me and I have enjoyed working with you. Sincerely, (your name)."
  • Question
    How can I thank someone for money if I don't know what I'm going to spend it on?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You can simply say "Thank you for the gift of money. I look forward to buying myself something special with it!"
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References

  1. ↑ https://www.thesimpledollar.com/how-to-write-an-effective-thank-you-note-for-any-occasion/
  2. ↑ https://themorningnews.org/article/how-to-write-a-thank-you-note
  3. ↑ https://tonsofthanks.com/write-thank-note-money/
  4. ↑ https://tonsofthanks.com/write-thank-note-money/
  5. ↑ https://themorningnews.org/article/how-to-write-a-thank-you-note

About This Article

Tami Claytor
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Tami Claytor
Etiquette Coach
This article was co-authored by Tami Claytor. Tami Claytor is an Etiquette Coach, Image Consultant, and the Owner of Always Appropriate Image and Etiquette Consulting in New York, New York. With over 20 years of experience, Tami specializes in teaching etiquette classes to individuals, students, companies, and community organizations. Tami has spent decades studying cultures through her extensive travels across five continents and has created cultural diversity workshops to promote social justice and cross-cultural awareness. She holds a BA in Economics with a concentration in International Relations from Clark University. Tami studied at the Ophelia DeVore School of Charm and the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she earned her Image Consultant Certification. This article has been viewed 118,102 times.
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