With Communion and Confirmation season in full swing, the age-old question returns: how much cash should you give? According to fresh research from An Post Money, cash remains the go-to gift for these big milestone moments – and it’s not just a tradition, it’s still very much in style. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW So, what’s the going rate? If you’re an aunt, uncle, or godparent, expect to dig a little deeper – more than half (56%) of Irish adults say they’d give €50 or more to a niece or nephew, and two-thirds would do the same for a godchild. With Communion and Confirmation season in full swing, the age-old question returns: how much cash should you give? Pic: Shutterstock When it comes to family friends’ children, €20 is the most popular amount, with 42% choosing this sum for Communions and 37% for Confirmations. Why cash still makes sense ‘Communions and Confirmations are not just special occasions – for many kids, it’s their first time managing money, ‘says Brendan Moran, Director of Distribution – Retail at An Post. ‘Cash remains a meaningful and practical gift that gives children the freedom to save up or buy something special.’ Pic: Getty Images And it’s not just for religious milestones. An Post’s research found that 38% of Irish adults choose cash as their preferred gift across the board, especially when it comes to birthdays: 80% of adults aged 35–44 give cash for a child’s birthday 40% always gift cash to teens Half of adults say cash is their go-to gift for other adults Weddings? Cash is definitely the main event When it comes to weddings, the cash culture is just as strong. One in three adults believe €100 per person is the right amount to gift, while over a third (36%) put the figure somewhere between €100 and €200. Interestingly, the 55–64 age group are the most generous – with 17% giving €200 or more.