Custom Printed Cards
AI-generated printed-product concept, not an actual product photograph or customer case. Sample branding is illustrative; materials, construction and availability require confirmation.
Printed brand cards for e-commerce, gift and retail packaging: packaging insert cards, thank you cards, product information and care cards, warranty cards and business cards. They share one page because the buying decisions are the same: size, card thickness, one or two printed sides, corners or folds, and finish. Playing cards and game cards are a different product and are not covered here, and card-stock boxes are packaging rather than cards. For tags that hang on a product, see the hang tag printing guide; for adhesive pieces, see custom labels and stickers.
Custom Printed Cards — Buyer Summary: key points
- Not every finish suits every card or quantity; feasibility is confirmed per order rather than promised on this page.
Card Types and Options to Compare
This comparison explains options commonly used in the market; it is not a list of what is fixed for your order. Card stock, finish, shape and the final specification for your order are confirmed in the quotation and on samples.
| Packaging insert and thank you cards | Placed in a box, mailer or bag with the product. Size them to the packaging they go into, leaving room to insert and remove the card; the inner size of the box is the starting point. |
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| Product information and care cards | Carry usage, care, warranty or a QR code to a web page. Small type and QR codes need to be checked at actual size on a proof. |
| Business cards | Standard business card sizes differ by region so cards fit local wallets and holders. Tell us the size you use; business cards can share stock and finish with your insert cards for a matching set. |
| One or two printed sides | A second printed side adds print work, and each side is quoted by its number of colors and any special finish. A plain or one-color back is a common way to keep cost down. |
| Corners, shapes and folds | Rounded corners and custom shapes are die-cut; folded cards need a score line so the fold is clean. Thicker card makes a fold more noticeable, so folds are checked on a sample. |
| Thickness and finish | Card thickness, coated or uncoated stock, and finishes such as foil, embossing or spot UV are common market options. Which of them suit your card and quantity is confirmed in the quotation; see packaging artwork checklist before you set up files. |
Cards are often packed with a gift box; if you also need the box, see custom luxury gift boxes so the card and box size can be planned together.
What to Send for a Printed Card Quotation
A complete RFQ lets us quote the item you actually intend to buy. Items marked "confirmed in quotation" are not fixed on this page.
| Card type and use | Insert, thank you, information, warranty or business card; what it goes into or with |
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| Size | Flat size in mm, and folded size if folded; inner size of the box or mailer |
| Printed sides and colors | One or two sides; number of colors or full color on each side |
| Card stock | Preference for thickness, coated or uncoated, and color of stock; confirmed in quotation |
| Shape | Square or rounded corners, custom die-cut shape, fold and score |
| Finish | Foil, embossing, spot UV or plain; feasibility confirmed in quotation |
| Designs | Number of designs or versions and quantity per design |
| Artwork | AI / PDF vector file with bleed; QR codes as vector with the final link |
| Quantity and packing | Quantity per design; packing and destination |
| MOQ | 500 PCS |
| Sampling and lead time | Confirmed in quotation per specification |
RFQ Checklist for Factory Quotation
- Say what each card is for and what packaging it goes into.
- Give flat size, folded size if any, and the inner size of the box.
- List printed sides, colors, shape and finish wishes.
- Send vector artwork, number of designs and quantity per design.
Custom Printed Card Questions
Are business cards and packaging insert cards the same specification?
Not usually. Business cards follow a regional standard size so they fit wallets and holders, while insert cards are sized to the box or mailer they go into and are often larger. They can share the same card stock and finish if you want a matching set; the specification for each is confirmed in the quotation.
How is single-sided versus double-sided printing quoted?
Double-sided printing adds a second printed side, and each side is quoted by its number of colors and any special finish. A plain or one-color back can keep cost down. Tell us the colors on each side and the number of designs.
How should QR codes on cards be tested?
Keep QR codes large enough, with a clear margin around them and strong contrast, and avoid placing them over textures or foil. Test the printed proof with several phones before mass production, and use a link you can redirect later in case the destination page changes.
Can cards have rounded corners or be folded?
Rounded corners and custom shapes are made by die-cutting, and folded cards need a score line so the fold is clean. Thick card and some finishes affect how cleanly a fold or corner turns out, so shape and fold are checked on a sample, and what is available for your order is confirmed in the quotation.
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