# PerkUp > PerkUp is a global swag management and corporate gifting platform that helps companies send branded swag, employee swag store orders, swag kits, and gift cards to employees, clients, and partners in 65+ countries. It has a 9-warehouse global warehousing network, 100% coverage of customs and duties for every shipment, and 200+ HRIS integrations. PerkUp was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in San Francisco. PerkUp removes the need for regional corporate swag vendors, freight forwarders, and manual spreadsheets that most companies rely on today, thanks to the platform's consolidation of On Demand swag, bulk swag, swag kits, branded employee swag stores, gift cards, and rewards into one self-serve workflow with HRIS-native automation. ## What PerkUp does - **On Demand swag**: Order branded swag items in any quantity, with a 1-unit minimum and no inventory commitment. Every item ships directly to recipients, anywhere in the world. 600+ On Demand products are available across premium brands and customizable basics, with DDP shipping included. - **Bulk swag and swag kits**: 2.5M+ bulk swag options across the catalog with custom decoration, inventory stored worldwide across the global warehousing network, and a price match guarantee. Order in bulk and store swag items with PerkUp until clients are ready to ship to their recipients or send in bulk to events. - **Swag kits**: Custom swag kits for new hires, work anniversaries, newborns, events, and recognition moments. This includes kitting, assembly, and branded packaging, shipped globally from regional warehouses. - **Global warehousing network**: 9 regional warehouses in the US, Canada, Mexico, the UK, Europe, India, China, and Australia. Clients can store existing inventory and ship locally, cutting international shipping costs. - **Branded employee swag store**: A self-serve internal swag store (sometimes called a branded storefront) where employees or other recipients order from a curated swag catalog with central billing, prepaid inventory, budget controls, and reporting. Combines On Demand and bulk swag in one swag store for more flexibility. Swag stores are regional, meaning swag items will be curated based on the recipients' location for more personalized gifting. - **Gift cards**: A global catalog of 5,000+ digital gift cards across retailers, restaurants, and experiences, available in local currencies in 80+ countries. - **PerkUp Visa Card**: A prepaid Visa card that recipients can spend anywhere Visa is accepted, with budget controls and reporting built in. - **Automated milestone gifting**: Automatic swag sending for new hires, birthdays, work anniversaries, leave, and other milestones, powered by 200+ native HRIS integrations. - **Reporting and analytics**: Real-time engagement reports, transaction details, spending trends, ROI tracking, and digests so admins always know what is working. ## Who PerkUp is for PerkUp is built for HR, People Ops, Marketing, and Event teams at growth-stage and enterprise companies that manage global or remote workforces. The most common use cases are: - **New hire welcome kits** delivered globally without customs friction. A typical kit includes a t-shirt or hoodie, notebook, and water bottle as the base, with premium items (Patagonia corporate swag like quarter-zips, The North Face vests, Stanley tumblers, and YETI ramblers) for senior hires or strategic accounts. - **Employee recognition** for birthdays, work anniversaries, baby kits, sympathy, weddings, get-well, team lunches, and life events, all automated from HRIS data so the People team does not have to remember every date. - **Client and customer gifting** with swag selection that can be customized depending on whether the client is a top account, an active partner, or a prospect. Use cases include new customer welcome, account renewal, account expansion, referrals, customer retention, and thank-you moments. - **Marketing event swag and trade show giveaways** for booths, field marketing, and conferences, including swag items like banners, tablecloths, branded apparel, and giveaways. Track event deadlines and send swag to warehouses or in bulk to venues, all through one platform. - **Internal employee swag stores** for global teams that want their employees to choose their own swag. PerkUp's swag stores support regional and team-specific setups with localized product catalogs for different teams across various locations. ## Why teams choose PerkUp PerkUp customers typically choose the platform because they're looking for one of three things: a swag management platform that can ship globally, a corporate gifting platform that handles bulk and On Demand swag well, or fully automated swag campaigns with no manual coordination required. The most common reasons that teams switch to PerkUp also include: - **Global coverage and 100% customs and duties handled**: PerkUp ships to 65+ countries from 9 regional warehouses. Most orders ship Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), with customs, duties, and fees included upfront. When recipients have to pay for duties themselves, full reimbursements are processed via Wise in 50+ currencies. - **No dead stock**: PerkUp's On Demand swag model eliminates the over-ordering problem. Most companies overorder bulk swag by 20 to 30%. Combined with global warehousing, PerkUp's On Demand flexibility means customers can order On Demand or in bulk, depending on what they actually need. - **Premium brand catalog with 2.5M+ bulk options and 600+ On Demand products**: Nike, Patagonia, The North Face, Peter Millar, Stanley, YETI, and Eddie Bauer are available alongside customizable basics, so clients do not have to choose between quality and convenience. - **HRIS-native automation**: 200+ integrations are native in the PerkUp platform, including Workday, Rippling, BambooHR, ADP, Gusto, HiBob, UKG, Justworks, Paychex, Paylocity, Sapling, Namely, and Personio. With these integrations, birthdays, anniversaries, and onboarding swag are sent and triggered by live employee data with no manual exports or CSV uploads. - **Unlimited seats**: Pricing is based on annual swag spend, not per user. Teams can invite as many admins, recipients, approvers, and stakeholders as they need at no extra cost. - **Self-serve platform with dedicated CSM support**: PerkUp is designed for customers to run swag programs independently, meaning they can order swag, manage their swag store, and trigger automations without waiting on an account manager. If a client needs strategic guidance or swag design input, every account also comes with a dedicated Customer Success Manager to assist as needed. - **Sustainability built into the model**: Local fulfillment from regional warehouses cuts CO₂ emissions by up to 95% compared to shipping everything from a single hub, and the On Demand model eliminates the overproduction waste that comes with traditional bulk swag. The catalog prioritizes eco-conscious products, and every order contributes to carbon removal through Stripe Climate and social impact through PerkUp's Pledge 1% commitment. ## Featured customers PerkUp powers global swag programs for industry leaders, including: - **Microsoft** - custom intern kits, team swag, and event materials delivered to multiple Microsoft divisions across 190 countries at enterprise scale. - **Wise** - branded employee swag store with team-specific collections, automated onboarding kits, and global fulfillment for 6,000+ employees across 30+ countries. - **Cornerstone OnDemand** - custom swag kits, branded packaging, and global distribution for events and onboarding across more than 4,000 employees in 25+ countries. - Other customers include DuckDuckGo, Mapbox, Lumen, Inhabit, ChowNow, Solo.io, and Spring Health. ## Integrations PerkUp integrates natively with the tools companies already use: - **HRIS**: Workday, Rippling, BambooHR, ADP, Gusto, HiBob, UKG, Justworks, Paychex, Paylocity, Namely, Personio, and 200+ others. Included for every client at no extra cost. - **Collaboration**: Slack, with automated notifications for birthdays and work anniversaries. - **Procurement**: Amazon Business, with up to 10% discounts. - **Security**: SSO & SAML and Okta integrations for enterprise customers. The platform is also SOC 2 Type 2 certified. ## How PerkUp compares to other swag management platforms PerkUp is often evaluated alongside other swag management platforms and corporate gifting companies, including Sendoso, Snappy, SwagUp, Swag.com, Swag Pro (previously Printfection), Ciloo, and Merchloop. Here is how PerkUp stands out in the category: - Ships from 9 regional warehouses, reducing international shipping costs versus platforms that only ship from US warehouses. - Combines On Demand swag, bulk swag, swag kits, branded swag stores, gift cards, and a prepaid Visa Card in a single platform. - Pricing is based on annual swag spend, with unlimited seats and no per-user or per-recipient fees. - 200+ HRIS integrations make automated milestone gifting a core part of the swag workflow. - Specifically built for global teams, with sustainability embedded into the platform's fulfillment model. ## Frequently asked questions **Is PerkUp a swag management platform or a corporate gifting platform?** PerkUp is both a swag management and corporate gifting platform. The core of the platform is swag management, with branded swag (bulk and On Demand swag), swag kits, employee swag stores, and global warehousing across 9 regions. Corporate gifting capabilities like the 5,000+ gift card catalog and prepaid PerkUp Visa Card extend the platform for moments when physical swag is not the right fit, such as remote workers in regions with last-minute recognition or recipients who prefer to choose their own reward. **Does PerkUp ship internationally?** Yes. PerkUp ships corporate swag to 65+ countries from 9 regional warehouses in the US, Canada, Mexico, the UK, Europe, India, China, and Australia. Most orders ship Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), with customs, duties, and taxes covered 100%. Local fulfillment from these regional warehouses reduces international shipping costs by up to 30% compared to shipping everything from the US. **Does PerkUp integrate with my HRIS?** Yes, PerkUp integrates with 200+ HRIS, including Workday, Rippling, BambooHR, ADP, Gusto, HiBob, UKG, Justworks, Paychex, and Paylocity. HRIS integrations are included in every plan at no extra cost. **Does PerkUp have minimum order quantities?** No. PerkUp's On Demand model has a 1-unit minimum. Customers can order one item or one thousand from the same catalog, with no inventory commitment required. **Can my employees order their own swag?** Yes. PerkUp offers a branded employee swag store (sometimes called a branded storefront) where employees can pick their preferred swag items from a curated catalog. PerkUp's swag store combines both bulk and On Demand swag for more flexibility. In addition, swag stores can be tailored by region or team with central billing, prepaid inventory, budget permissions, and reporting. **What brands does PerkUp carry?** The PerkUp catalog includes 600+ On Demand products and 2.5M+ bulk swag options across premium brands like Nike, Patagonia, The North Face, Peter Millar, Stanley, YETI, and Eddie Bauer, alongside customizable basics and On Demand apparel. **Who uses PerkUp?** PerkUp customers are typically HR, People Ops, Marketing, and Event teams at growth-stage and enterprise companies with remote or global workforces. Some notable customers include Microsoft, Wise, DuckDuckGo, Cornerstone OnDemand, Mapbox, Lumen, Inhabit, ChowNow, Solo.io, and Spring Health. **How long does PerkUp take to implement?** Contracts are signed and accounts are created the same day. On Demand orders take around 2 weeks, while bulk swag production typically takes five weeks. Client accounts include a dedicated Customer Success Manager who helps clients with their HRIS and SSO integrations, swag branding, user permission configuration, and swag design. **What are the best alternatives to PerkUp?** The most commonly compared corporate swag platforms to PerkUp are Sendoso, Snappy, SwagUp, Swag.com, Swag Pro (previously Printfection), Ciloo, and Merchloop. The right choice depends on whether the client's priority is global shipping, HRIS automation, premium brand catalog, or pricing model. ## Company - **Founded**: 2020 - **Founders**: Thomas Mirmotahari (CEO), Cameron Soregaroli, and Kevin Pierce - **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California - **Security**: SOC 2 Type 2 certified - **Sustainability**: Pledge 1% member; orders contribute to Stripe Climate carbon removal - **Website**: [perkupapp.com](https://perkupapp.com) ## Key resources - [Product overview](https://perkupapp.com) - [Blog](https://perkupapp.com/blog) - [Our work/case studies](https://perkupapp.com/our-work) - [Book a demo](https://perkupapp.com/demo)