Secret Santa Gifts Under £20 and Stocking Fillers

Good Secret Santa gifts under £20 are harder to find than they should be. Most budget presents are novelty items that end up in a drawer by January. This guide is for anyone who would rather give something useful: a slim wallet, a soft pashmina wrap or a pretty crystal bracelet, each under £20 and good enough to keep. The same ideas work as stocking fillers for adults, whether you are filling a stocking for your partner, your mum or your dad.

To see everything in one place, start with our Christmas gift ideas collection, then narrow it down with gifts for men or gifts for women.

What makes a good Secret Santa gift under £20

• It is useful. A wallet, a scarf or a bracelet gets used every day, so the gift is remembered long after the office party.
• It needs no size. Scarves and card holders fit everyone, and most of our bracelets are adjustable or stretch fit.
• It suits almost anyone. Neutral colours such as black, grey and dusty pink are safe when you do not know the person well.
• It looks good when it is opened. Our men's wallets and men's bracelets come in a gift box, and our pashminas and women's bracelets come in a gift box or gift bag, so there is no need to wrap a bare item.

Secret Santa gifts for men under £20

A slim wallet is one of the best Secret Santa gifts for men. Most men carry a wallet every day, and a slim card holder is an easy upgrade from a bulky old one.

• Slim and sleek: the Carbon Fibre Designer RFID Card Wallet has a carbon fibre style finish with a bright orange interior and RFID blocking to protect contactless cards. It slips easily into a front pocket.
• For coins as well as cards: the men's RFID card holder with coin pocket keeps cards and loose change together, which is handy for anyone who still pays for parking or coffee with coins.
• For notes: the carbon fibre style money clip wallet holds cards plus a few folded notes, ideal for a night out.

All three are under £20. Compare every design in our carbon fibre wallets collection.

Secret Santa gifts for women under £20

For women, a pashmina wrap or a crystal bracelet is a thoughtful choice that does not feel too personal.

• Warm and practical: the Pink Pashmina Shawl Wrap, 200 × 80 cm works as a cosy winter scarf on the way to work and as a wrap over a dress at the Christmas party.
• Safe neutrals: the Classic Black Pashmina Shawl Wrap and the Grey Pashmina Wrap Shawl go with any coat, so they are a safe pick for a colleague.
• A small, pretty gift: the Chakra Crystal Cord Bracelet for Women has seven multicoloured beads on an adjustable cord. The stones are chosen by many for their colour and personal symbolism.

Not sure which size of wrap to choose? Our pashmina shawl size guide compares 200 × 70 and 200 × 80 cm. See more designs in our pashmina shawls for women and women's crystal bracelets collections.

Unisex Secret Santa gifts and gifts for colleagues

When you draw a name you barely know, the safest Secret Santa gifts for colleagues are useful, neutral and easy to pass on. Two simple rules help:

1. Choose black or grey. A black card holder or a grey pashmina suits almost anyone and any style.
2. Avoid anything that needs a size or a strong taste. Clothing sizes, perfume and jokes that might not land are best left out.

A card holder is the most unisex gift here. Plenty of women prefer a slim card holder to a large purse for evenings out, and it suits men just as well.

Stocking fillers for adults

Good stocking fillers for adults are small, useful and a little bit special. The ideas above all fit in a stocking: a card holder or money clip wallet for him, a crystal bracelet or a folded pashmina for her.

Stocking fillers for men

Stocking fillers for men work best when they replace something he already uses. A slim RFID wallet replaces a worn-out leather one, and a beaded bracelet is an easy first step into men's jewellery. If you can stretch a little past £20, the men's tiger eye and black agate leather bracelet is under £25 and has a magnetic clasp, so it is easy to put on. More styles are in our men's bracelets collection.

Stocking fillers for women

Stocking fillers for women can be a little more decorative: a crystal bracelet to stack with a watch, or a pashmina in a colour she does not already own. For a stylish stocking filler just over £20, the Celtic black and gold satin scarf looks smart with a dark winter coat.

Christmas gifts under £20 for family

• Dad: a card holder with coin pocket, so his cards and change are in one place.
• Mum or grandma: a soft pashmina wrap to wear over a cardigan or coat.
• Brother or boyfriend: a carbon fibre style money clip wallet for nights out.
• Sister, daughter or girlfriend: a crystal bracelet or a pink pashmina for Christmas parties.
• Teacher or neighbour: a grey or black pashmina, which works with any wardrobe.

Looking for a bigger main present? See our guides to Christmas gifts for him under £30 and luxury Christmas gifts for her.

Gift packaging, delivery and returns

Our men's wallets and men's bracelets come in a gift box. Our pashminas and women's bracelets come in a gift box or gift bag. Orders are normally dispatched within 24 hours, UK delivery is free, and every order comes with 60-day free returns and a lifetime manufacturer's warranty. Office Secret Santa swaps often happen in early December, so ordering in November takes the pressure off.

Questions and answers

How much should you spend on Secret Santa?

Most UK offices and friendship groups set a limit of £10 to £20. A budget of £20 is enough for a gift that feels like a proper present rather than a novelty.

What is a good Secret Santa gift for someone you don't know?

Choose something useful and neutral, such as a black card holder or a grey pashmina. Both suit most people, need no size and come ready to give.

What is a good unisex Secret Santa gift?

A slim RFID card holder is one of the best unisex Secret Santa gifts. It fits a pocket or a small bag, and the RFID blocking layer helps protect contactless cards.

What are good stocking fillers for adults?

Small, useful accessories make the best stocking fillers for adults: a card holder or money clip wallet for men, and a crystal bracelet or folded pashmina for women.

Can the gift be exchanged after Christmas?

Yes. Returns are free for 60 days, so there is plenty of time after Christmas to swap a colour or style.

Can I ask for help choosing?

Of course. Email support@livloko.com or call 0330 808 4947, 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday (UK time).