How Much Money to Give for a Communion or Confirmation in 2027
A good amount: €80
Most people give… €50–€100. 66% of Irish adults give a godchild €50 or more.
Source: An Post Money research by Empathy Research, March 2025
This is a guide, not a rule. A heartfelt card means more than the amount, and nobody should feel pressured to give more than they can afford.
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What most people give
| Who | What the figures say | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Godchild | 66% of Irish adults give €50 or more | An Post, 2025 |
| Niece or nephew | 56% give €50 or more | An Post, 2025 |
| Family friend's child | €20 is the most common amount: 42% for a Communion, 37% for a Confirmation | An Post, 2025 |
| Everyone (reader poll) | €50 was the most common answer (about 33%); about 30% said "depends on my relationship"; about 19% said €20 or less; about 11% said €50–€100; about 2% said over €100; about 6% don't give money. 16,700+ votes, not a scientific sample. | TheJournal.ie, April 2026 |
How much does a child get in total?
The most recent published survey (Ulster Bank, 2020) found that children making their First Communion received €588 on average. More than a quarter received under €200, and 6% over €1,000. These figures are from 2020, so treat them as a rough picture only.
Communion vs Confirmation
Amounts are similar: the An Post research covers both together, and there's no survey showing a big difference. Confirmation children are older (around 12) and often save towards something bigger.
What to do with Communion money
Save some, spend some, share some: a simple three-jar idea many families use. Open a child's savings account, put some towards one lasting thing, and let them choose a small treat. More ideas for the money.
Frequently asked questions
How much do godparents give for a Communion?
€50–€100 is typical; two-thirds of adults give a godchild €50 or more (An Post, 2025).
How much should a neighbour give for a Communion?
€10–€20 is a common guide. For a family friend's child, €20 is the most common amount (An Post, 2025).
Do you give more for a Confirmation than a Communion?
Generally similar amounts; there's no survey showing a big difference.
How much money does a child get for their Communion?
The most recent published survey (Ulster Bank, 2020) found €588 on average, but more than a quarter got under €200.
Is it rude not to give money?
No. A card and a kind message are always appropriate; about 6% of people in a 2026 reader poll said they don't give money at all (TheJournal.ie, 2026).
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Sources
- 66% of Irish adults give €50 or more to a godchild for a Communion or Confirmation. An Post Money research by Empathy Research, March 2025
- 56% give €50 or more to a niece or nephew. (An Post Money research by Empathy Research, March 2025)
- For a family friend's child, €20 is the most common amount: 42% choose it for a Communion and 37% for a Confirmation. (An Post Money research by Empathy Research, March 2025)
- Reader poll, April 2026 (16,700+ votes, not a scientific sample): €50 was the most common answer (about 33%); about 30% said "depends on my relationship"; about 19% said €20 or less; about 11% said €50–€100; about 2% said over €100; about 6% don't give money. TheJournal.ie Daily Poll, 28 April 2026
- Children making their First Communion received €588 on average; more than a quarter received under €200 and 6% over €1,000. Ulster Bank survey, 2020 (as reported by The Irish Times, March 2025)