Win with the Red Envelope Prize Draw, and celebrate Chinese New Year with Paysend
Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is a time of joy, family and good fortune. This year, Paysend is bringing that spirit to life with a special Red Envelope Prize Draw from the 9th February to the 3rd March 2026, giving you the chance to win great prizes while helping friends send money to China, fast, easily and low-cost.
Red Envelope Draw
This Chinese New Year, every time you refer a friend to Paysend, who sends money to China, you’ll be entered into our Red Envelope Prize Draw, with the chance of winning:
- 1 x $888 USD red envelope
- 10 x $88 USD red envelopes
All winners receive their prizes straight into their Paysend bonus accounts, ready to use on your next transfers.
Special Perks for New Customers:
Friends you invite to Paysend get a warm welcome too:
- Their first transfer to China is fee-free with improved FX rate.
- Second transfer of $100 USD earns a $5 USD bonus, credited to their Paysend bonus account to use on their next transfer.
Why this matters:
Sending money during Chinese New Year is a meaningful way to support loved ones back home. With Paysend, transfers to China are simple, secure and affordable. Whether it’s helping with festive expenses or contributing to family celebrations, you’re sending more than money, you’re sending care.
How to take part:
1. Open the Paysend app.
2. Tap ‘Invite friends’ and share your unique link or code.
3. When you friends register and send money to China you are entered in the Red Envelope Prize Draw.
Good luck and happy Chinese New Year!
Open to residents of the EEA and UK aged 18+. Poland is excluded from Red Envelope prizes. Promotion runs from February 9, 2026 to March 3, 2026.
To enter, participate in the Paysend “Refer a Friend” program. Each successful referral equals one (1) entry. Multiple entries permitted.
Offer valid only for eligible international transfers to China during the promotional period. Fee-free first transfer and special exchange rates apply to eligible transfers only. A $5 USD bonus will be credited to the user’s Paysend Bonus account within 24 hours after a successful second international transfer of $100 USD or more to China (“Qualifying Transfer”). One bonus per customer. Not combinable with other offers.
Third-party fees may apply. Paysend reserves the right to modify or cancel the promotion at any time. Full T&Cs: Online money transfer and payment services | Paysend . Promoter: Paysend Group Limited.
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