40th Birthday Cards
Create a 40th birthday card that celebrates four amazing decades. Get their friends and family to share photos, messages and GIFs that’ll make them smile. You can even collect money for a group gift to make their milestone birthday even more special.
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40th birthday cards from the whole group
- Unlimited messages on the 40th birthday card.
- Add photos and GIFs to share special memories.
- Anyone can sign the card online with a link.
- Invite friends and send reminders via email.
- Share online or download as a PDF to print.
- Track card activity in your dashboard.
Add a group gift to the 40th birthday card
- Easily add a gift collection to your card with GroupTogether.
- Let everyone chip in online for one great 40th birthday gift.
- Set a fixed contribution amount or let people contribute what they can.
- Keep 40th birthday gift contributions anonymous within the group.
- Choose from eGift Cards, hampers and flowers in our Gift Store.
- Give the GroupTogether AnyCard and let the recipient choose from 70+ eGift Cards.
- Withdraw the funds (AU only) for a small fee.
How GroupTogether 40th Birthday Cards Work
Turning 40 is a big deal, and our 40th birthday cards are the perfect way to celebrate! Whether you’re looking for something funny, heartfelt or stylish...we’ve got the perfect card to mark this milestone. Celebrate your friend, family member or coworker’s fabulous 40s with a 40th birthday card that makes them feel special!
Step 1: Create Your 40th Birthday Card
Browse our heartwarming 40th birthday greeting cards and set up your card in minutes.
Step 2: Invite & Sign
Invite friends via email or share a link. Add messages, photos or GIFs. You can even collect money for a gift.
Step 3: Download or Share Online
Download the 40th birthday card as a PDF to print and share in person, or send digitally.
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Birthday Card FAQs
In Australia, it’s free to organise a Group Card and gift collection if you spend the money in our Gift Store. Most people choose to give the AnyCard and let the recipient choose from 70+ eGift Cards from leading Aussie retailers.
Contributors pay a minimal payment processing fee:
- 1.5% + $0.10 for MasterCard/Visa & Amex
- 2.3% + $0.30 for PayPal
Want to withdraw the funds you’ve collected?
There’s a flat 2% fee (available in Australia only).
Just need a Group Card?
It’s $5.50 AUD. See what’s included here.
Sure! We’re about helping you do good things. If that’s a beautiful card with messages, then great. During the setup process, you'll be asked what we can help you with, please select a card only.
Yes! Our group card is available worldwide. Collections are currently only available in Australia and the US.
Wondering what to write on a 40th birthday card? Here are some message ideas to get your creative juices flowing:
- “Fourty and absolutely fabulous – you make this age look effortless!”
- “Four decades of amazing memories, and you’re just getting started. Happy 40th!”
- “They say life begins at 40, but you’ve been living it up for years. Here’s to the next chapter!”
- “Remember when we thought people in their 40s had their life together? Well, at least you’re nailing the pretending part!”
- “Welcome to your 40s – where ‘I’m too old for this’ becomes your favourite phrase (but you do it anyway).”
Want more inspiration? Check out more birthday message inspo, or let our AI message writer help you find just the right words.
Ruby is the traditional symbol for 40th celebrations – it represents passion, strength and living life to the fullest. You don't need to buy actual rubies though (unless you want to!). Add a touch of deep red to their card or gift wrap to bring in that ruby magic.
Looking for the perfect 40th birthday gift? Here are some ideas that never fail:
- A bucket list experience like hot air ballooning, bridge climb or a ride on a Harley.
- Fresh flowers delivered to their door.
- Spa day to feel pampered.
- A WOW piece of jewellery or luxury handbag.
Group gifts are perfect for 40ths because you can pool together for something really special. Want some more inspo? Check out our gift ideas for men and gift ideas for women.
Turning 40 is something to celebrate – it’s when life gets really good! You’ve figured out who you are, stopped sweating the small stuff and learned that confidence looks better than trying to be perfect.
Plus, you’ve collected four decades of incredible friendships, adventures and stories along the way. Your 40th is the perfect excuse to gather everyone who’s been part of your story – from old school friends to new colleagues – and celebrate how far you’ve come together.
Yes! GroupTogether lets you create birthday cards, baby cards, farewell cards, retirement cards, teacher cards, thank you cards, sympathy cards, get well cards, employee appreciation cards, wedding cards, engagement cards, graduation cards and so many more.
Check out all the greeting cards we offer.
Greeting cards for a 40th birthday
Give their 40th birthday the celebration it deserves. Create a 40th birthday card that brings together all their favourite people – because the best gifts are the memories we share.
Our 40th birthday cards make it simple to gather everyone’s love in one place. Friends can share those hilarious photos, family can add heartfelt messages and colleagues can join in with their own special memories. Plus, our 40th birthday greeting cards let you add a group gift that shows how much they mean to you all.
Choose your birthday card for 40th birthday celebrations and create something that’ll make the birthday star smile, laugh and maybe shed a happy tear or two.
Ready to create your 40th birthday card?
Get started in seconds. Pick a design and invite others to sign your birthday card. You can even set up a birthday gift collection if you like. It’s that easy!
