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HELP - learn how our online gift registry system works

Let this page guide you through the process on how an online gift registry works - quick, easy, safe & secure.

Get to know more about how you can add any items you like from any shop or any store and then how people can put money towards these items to help make your wish come true.




General

What is OurWishingWell?

OurWishingWell is a modern way to save time and money for events.

It helps people (hosts) to request contributions toward gifts in quick, easy, safe and secure way.
There are also many more benefits for hosts.

It helps people (guests) to contribute towards gifts in a quick, easy, safe and secure way.
There are also many more benefits for guests.

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How does OurWishingWell work?

Create Your Own Wishing Well for Free See an Example View Testimonies Learn More Learn More about the benefits for Hosts Learn More about the benefits for Guests Step 1: Create a Registry Step 2: Guests view your registry and contribute towards gifts Step 3: You receive contributions and everyone is happy You receive contributions and everyone is happy Create a Registry

To guide you through the process, below are some links to the different things you can do:

  1. Hosts create a registry and invite guests to view a registry

  2. Guests view a registry and contribute towards gifts

  3. Hosts receive contributions and everyone is happy (quick, easy, safe & secure)

You can watch a quick video animation on how it works:

You can also watch our TV spot to learn more about how it works:

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Is OurWishingWell safe and secure?

Yes.

  • We use technical best practices and security best practices on our website
  • We have internal and external (independent 3rd party) fraud prevention measures to protect you
  • We use "Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)" for all important information
  • We have a very strict privacy policy that we adhere to
  • We require all people (hosts and guests) to create an account (free) and login before using the system
  • The only member that can withdraw funds is the recipient of the funds
  • All transactions are logged and recorded for auditing purposes and for authenticity validation (to assist in fraud prevention and the protection of your account)
  • Thousands of other people have successfully used our services - see their testimonies
  • Our organisation has been established since 2003 and, over this time, we have built a reputation based on quality service, honesty and integrity
  • Our organisation has received a number of awards and accolades (from the government and independent organisations)

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What countries and currencies does OurWishingWell support?

OurWishingWell is available to be used in all countries, including:

  • Australia
  • Canada
  • New Zealand
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Every other country in the world

You can host your event in any country and your guests from any country can contribute towards your gifts (anywhere, anytime).

OurWishingWell supports all major currencies, including:

  • Australian Dollars
  • British Pounds
  • Canadian Dollars
  • Euros
  • Hong Kong Dollars
  • Japanese Yen
  • New Zealand Dollars
  • Singapore Dollars
  • Swiss Francs
  • US Dollars

If you would like to use a different currency, then please contact us.

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Hosts

How do I get started (as a host)?

It is quick and easy for hosts to use OurWishingWell:

  1. Create an account (free)

  2. Create a registry (free)

  3. Invite guests to view a registry

As soon as guests contribute towards gifts, you can receive gift contributions by withdrawing funds

You can sit back and enjoy your event as everyone is happy (quick, easy, safe & secure)

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What are the benefits of OurWishingWell for a host?

If you like, you can view a summary of the benefits
(which you can also easily print, if you would like to show them to someone else).

Alternatively, for more details about more of the benefits, please continue to read below.

Some of the benefits for hosts include:

Save Time

  • quick & easy - less than 5 minutes to set up
  • no more shops - set up from the comfort of your own home & avoid returning unwanted / duplicate items

Access Money Before the Event

  • instant access to money as soon as it is contributed by your guests
  • guests can provide money instantly (before the event)
  • you can use gift money to help pay for the event

Save Money

  • avoid wasting money - no duplicate items
  • avoid disappointment - get items you want & need
  • not limited to products / prices from one store - use money anywhere
  • free to create your own personalised gift registry / wishing well

More Value

  • expensive gifts are now an option - instead of smaller gifts, multiple guests can contribute to bigger items
  • money can go towards the things you really need

Reduce Stress & Hassles

  • eliminate the hassle of transporting large/numerous gifts
  • eliminate the stress of worrying about large amounts of money being stored in a physical wishing well on the day of the event
  • OurWishingWell.com is safe and secure

Safe & Secure

  • technical and security best practices - using "Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)"
  • internal and external fraud prevention measures
  • strict privacy policy
  • you are in control over your account and how/when your money is withdrawn
  • all transactions are logged for auditing & authenticity validation purposes
  • thousands of other people have successfully used our services
  • our organisation has built a reputation based on quality service, honesty and integrity since 2003
  • our organisation has received a number of awards and accolades

Easy Access for Everyone

  • overseas guests and those who cannot attend can still provide gifts
  • no one is limited to shop business hours - 24/7 access for you and your guests (anytime, anywhere)
  • quick & easy for your guests to use
  • support team ready to help - so you can relax & enjoy your event!

You can quickly and easily try it now: Create a registry (free)

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What items can I have on the gift registry?

Anything.

On OurWishingWell you can add any items you like - from any shop or any store.

You can even add items like "honeymoon" and "house deposit", and then people can put money towards these items (to help make your wish come true).

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How do I receive the gifts or withdraw funds?

It is quick, easy, safe and secure to receive gifts through OurWishingWell.

As soon as guests contribute towards gifts, you can receive gift contributions by withdrawing funds.

When someone provides you with a gift of money, you will automatically receive an email from us (and so will they) with all the relevant details.

You can then choose to withdraw the money, or you can wait until later (e.g. when you receive more gifts of money). You can withdraw as many times as you like. You can then use the money to purchase anything you like.

To withdraw funds at any time, you can simply go to "My Account".

When you request a withdrawal, you will be provided with a number of payment options, and you can provide instructions on how/where you would like your funds transferred.

Note: for your privacy and security you do not need to provide any payment details when you create you registry (you only need to provide these details after you have received your gifts and you choose to withdraw).

What about shipping and handling?

There are no fees for shipping and handling, because no physical items are sent to you - instead, the contributions towards the gifts are sent directly to you, and you can then choose to use the contributions in any way you like.

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Will I know who provided me with gifts?

Yes.

When someone provides you with a gift, you will automatically receive an email from us with the details of the transaction.

You can view your transaction details at any time, which will tell you how much money you have received from each person, the name of the person (unless they have chosen to remain anonymous) and what gifts they have contributed towards.

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Are there any fees for a host?

All of the features in OurWishingWell are FREE, except:

  • There is a small service charge, to pay for the service we provide
  • If you choose to order registry gift cards through OurWishingWell (optional), then there is a small fee
    (the price for each of the optional registry invitation cards are displayed on the screen for you after you create a registry)

Note: For accounts created before 10th May 2012, for host fees when you withdraw, please see our old fee structure.

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What payment methods can I use as a host?

OurWishingWell can pay you, as a host, using the following payment methods:

  • Direct Deposit / Bank Transfer
  • PayPal
  • Check / Cheque

If you would like to use a different payment method, then please contact us.

There are also a number of payment methods for your guests to use to provide gifts.

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What will my registry look like?

Your registry is totally customisable and you can personalise it to suit your event.

For an example of what your registry will look like, you can view a full sized sample.

You may also like to see some of our interesting registries - to see how you can customise your registry to suit your needs.

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Guests

How do I get started (as a guest)?

How do I provide gifts?

It is quick and easy for guests to use OurWishingWell to provide gifts:

  1. Once you have a "registry number" from the host of the event, you can view the registry

    Note: if you do not already have an account on OurWishingWell then you can create an account (free)

  2. Once you have decided what gift(s) you would like to contribute towards, you can contribute towards the gift(s)
    (quickly, easily, safely and securely)

You can save time (not having to rush around to organise a present), and know that you host is happy (as they are getting what they need/want).

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What are the benefits of OurWishingWell for a guest?

Some of the benefits for guests include:

Save Time

  • quick & easy - provide gifts within minutes through OurWishingWell
  • no more shops - avoid running around to find gifts - you can use OurWishingWell anytime, from the comfort of your own home

Save Money

  • avoid wasting money - no duplicate items and only items that the host wants/needs
  • avoid disappointment - your host chooses the items they want/need - you simply pick the gift(s) that you would like to contribute towards
  • save money on petrol - no hectic travelling from store to store
  • save money on wrapping - no wrapping of presents means more money to contribute towards gifts or more money saved by you  - you choose
  • save money on shipping & handing - no shipping & handling fees means more money to contribute towards gifts or more money saved by you  - you choose
  • free to view a registry (before deciding if you would like to proceed or not)

More Value

  • instead of individual smaller gifts, multiple guests can make a contribution towards larger, more significant, items
  • money goes towards the things the host really needs/wants

Reduce Stress & Hassles

  • eliminate the hassle of transporting large/numerous gifts
  • eliminate the stress of trying to pick the right gift
  • eliminate the stress of large amounts of money being stored in a physical wishing well on the day of the event
  • OurWishingWell is safe and secure

Safe & Secure

  • technical and security best practices - using "Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)"
  • internal and external fraud prevention measures
  • strict privacy policy
  • you are in control over your account and how/when your money is withdrawn
  • all transactions are logged for auditing & authenticity validation purposes
  • thousands of other people have successfully used our services
  • our organisation has built a reputation based on quality service, honesty and integrity since 2003
  • our organisation has received a number of awards and accolades

Easy Access for Everyone

  • overseas guests and those who cannot attend can still provide gifts
  • no one is limited to shop business hours - 24/7 access for you to contribute (anytime, anywhere)
  • quick & easy to use
  • support team ready to help - so you can relax & enjoy the event!

You can quickly and easily try it now: View a Registry (free) or Contribute towards a gift

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Are there any fees for a guest?

Guests can use our system for FREE.

Note: Although there are no fees from us for the guest to use our system, some payment methods (e.g PayPal) may attract a fee from the financial institution.

Note: For accounts created before 10th May 2012, for guest fees when you provide a gift, please see our old fee structure.

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What payment methods can I use as a guest?

You can contribute towards gifts using the following payment methods:

  • Credit Card
  • Direct Deposit / Bank Transfer
  • PayPal
  • Check / Cheque
  • Money Order

If you would like to use a different payment method, then please contact us.

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Other

How do I get more help?

How do I contact OurWishingWell?

At any time, please feel welcome to contact us.

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Want an online wishing well?

Guests can provide money contributions

How It Works                        

  1. Hosts create a registry (free)
    and invite guests to view a registry
  2. Guests view a registry and provide money
  3. Hosts receive money and everyone is happy
    (quick, easy, safe & secure)
 
   
  We had a lot of positive comments from our guests, and it was such a hassle-free and fun process - thanks very much to your whole team.  
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  Host Benefits Guest Benefits  
Gift Registry

"Save Time" for the host:

  • quick & easy - less than 5 minutes to set up
  • no more shops - set up from the comfort of your own home & avoid returning unwanted / duplicate items

"Save Time" for the guest:

  • quick & easy - provide gifts within minutes through OurWishingWell
  • no more shops - avoid running around to find gifts - you can use OurWishingWell anytime, from the comfort of your own home
  Gift Registries

"Save Money" for the host:

  • avoid wasting money - no duplicate items
  • avoid disappointment - get items you want & need
  • not limited to products / prices from one store - use money anywhere
  • free to create your own personalised gift registry / wishing well

"Save Money" for the guest:

  • avoid wasting money - no duplicate items and only items that the host wants/needs
  • avoid disappointment - your host chooses the items they want/need - you simply pick the gift(s) that you would like to contribute towards
  • save money on petrol - no hectic travelling from store to store
  • save money on wrapping - no wrapping of presents means more money to contribute towards gifts or more money saved by you  - you choose
  • save money on shipping & handing - no shipping & handling fees means more money to contribute towards gifts or more money saved by you  - you choose
  • free to view a registry (before deciding if you would like to proceed or not)
  Wedding Registry

"More Value" for the host:

  • expensive gifts are now an option - instead of smaller gifts, multiple guests can contribute to bigger items
  • money can go towards the things you really need

"More Value" for the guest:

  • instead of individual smaller gifts, multiple guests can make a contribution towards larger, more significant, items
  • money goes towards the things the host really needs/wants
  Gift Registry

"Reduce Stress" for the host:

  • eliminate the hassle of transporting large/numerous gifts
  • eliminate the stress of worrying about large amounts of money being stored in a physical wishing well on the day of the event
  • OurWishingWell.com is safe and secure

"Reduce Stress" for the guest:

  • eliminate the hassle of transporting large/numerous gifts
  • eliminate the stress of trying to pick the right gift
  • eliminate the stress of large amounts of money being stored in a physical wishing well on the day of the event
  • OurWishingWell is safe and secure
  Gift Registries

"Access Money" for the host:

  • instant access to money as soon as it is contributed by your guests
  • guests can provide money instantly (before the event)
  • you can use gift money to help pay for the event

"Access Money" for the guest:

  • help your host to obtain the things they really need by providing gifts of money
  • any gifts of money you contribute are instantly available to your host (before the event) so they can benefit straight away
  Wedding Registry

"Easy Access" for the host

  • overseas guests and those who cannot attend can still provide gifts
  • no one is limited to shop business hours - 24/7 access for you and your guests (anytime, anywhere)
  • quick & easy for your guests to use
  • support team ready to help - so you can relax & enjoy your event!

"Easy Access" for the guest

  • overseas guests and those who cannot attend can still provide gifts
  • no one is limited to shop business hours - 24/7 access for you to contribute (anytime, anywhere)
  • quick & easy to use
  • support team ready to help - so you can relax & enjoy the event!
 

"Safe & Secure" for the host & guest:

  • technical and security best practices - using "Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)"
  • internal and external fraud prevention measures
  • strict privacy policy
  • you are in control over your account and how/when your money is withdrawn
  • all transactions are logged for auditing & authenticity validation purposes
  • thousands of other people have successfully used our services - see testimonies
  • our organisation has built a reputation based on quality service, honesty and integrity since 2003
  • our organisation has received a number of awards and accolades
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