Custom Gift Cards (Gift Cards)
Branded Gift Cards in Durable Plastic or Premium Paper
When customers give your gift card, they’re sharing your business with someone new. We print cards for closed-loop gift card programs, where cards are redeemed only at your business through your own POS or tracking system. Choose durable plastic for long-term programs or premium paper for promotions and seasonal sales, both custom printed with your logo, artwork, and personalization requirements.
- Design online or upload your own artwork
- Standard production ships within 7 business days, with rush options available
- Price breaks start at 100 cards and go up to 10,000. Ordering more? Our production capabilities support large-volume orders of any size.
Ordering next steps
- Choose your card options and personalization requirements.
- Please note: For non-sequential personalization, a sequential control number may be added to ensure accuracy.
- Add any additional information.
- Review your order, then choose how you'd like to provide your artwork:
- Ready now? Select Next: Artwork Options to upload print-ready artwork, start with a template, or design your own.
- Please note: If you have a front design but need a back, choose Design My Own to upload your front and create the back.
- Still finalizing your artwork? Select Order Now & Send Artwork Later to place your order, and our team will reach out for your artwork. Once received, we'll send you a proof to review, and your production turn time will start after you approve it.
- Ready now? Select Next: Artwork Options to upload print-ready artwork, start with a template, or design your own.
Gift Card Specifications
Every card is printed in full color with your personal touch, from your logo and artwork to printed codes. Plastic and paper differ in material, durability, and encoding, so choose based on how long your customers will carry the card and how you'll track it.
| Feature | Plastic Cards | Premium Paper Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Material | 30 mil PVC, durable and long-lasting | 28pt paperboard, rigid and sturdy,
FSC – certified biodegradable paper stock |
| Construction | PVC core with lamination | Two sheets bonded with a water-based adhesive |
| Finish | Gloss or matte;
satin or pearl available on request | Semi-gloss uv coating |
| Size and shape | 3.375" x 2.125" (credit card size) with rounded corners | 3.375" x 2.125" (credit card size) with rounded corners |
| Personalization and encoding | Barcodes, QR codes, printed codes, and magnetic stripe | Barcodes, QR codes, and printed codes |
| Best for | Long-term programs and cards kept in a wallet for months | Promotions, seasonal gift card sales, and one-time gifts |
Businesses That Use Our Custom Gift Cards
- Retail stores and boutiques
- Restaurants and cafes
- Salons and spas
- Hotels and hospitality
- Bars and breweries
- Gyms and fitness studios
- Bakeries and catering
- Event venues and entertainment
Popular Uses
- Holiday and seasonal gift card sales
- Employee rewards and performance bonuses
- Client and vendor appreciation gifts
- Loyalty rewards and referral incentives
- Promotional giveaways and social media contests
- Add-on gifts at checkout for last-minute shoppers
Have a Designer? Download a Template
Give your designer a head start with a template sized for upload, with trim, bleed, and safe areas marked. Search by keyword to find yours, or reach out if you have setup questions. When your artwork is ready, choose your options above, click Next Step, and select Upload Finished Artwork.
Customizable Designs
FAQs
No problem at all! Go ahead and place your order and we’ll reach out to confirm the plan before we get started on your cards.
If you’d like the cards to integrate with your POS or CRM system, please include those details in the "Additional Information?" section.
You may upload your data file when placing your order or email it directly to our team. We accept Excel, CSV, TXT, and other standard file formats.
- Upload now: Select “I’ll upload a data file now” under “How will your data be provided?” and upload your file directly on this page.
- Send later: Select “I’ll send my data file later” under “How will your data be provided?”. After submitting your order, email your data file to designstudio@cardsource.com and include your order number.
Once received, our team will review your file and reach out if there are any questions.
If your data is non-sequential, a small control number will be added on the back to ensure all records are accounted for.
Please note that processing may be delayed if your data file is not received.
A closed-loop gift card can only be redeemed at the business that issued it. Open-loop cards run on payment networks like Visa® or Mastercard® and can be used almost anywhere. With a closed-loop card, the value stays with your business, and you control the design and how the program runs.
The correct barcode type depends on your system requirements and how the barcode will be used. Some systems require a specific format, while others support multiple options.
- Code 128: Compact barcode that can include letters, numbers, and standard keyboard characters.
- Code 39: Widely supported barcode that can include letters, numbers, spaces, and several special characters: - . $ / + %.
- UPC-A: Numeric barcode that contains 11 digits, plus a 12th check digit that is automatically generated when the barcode is created.
Not sure which barcode type to select? No problem at all! Go ahead and place your order and we’ll reach out to confirm the plan before we get started on your cards.
If you’d like the cards to integrate with your POS or CRM system, please include those details in the "Additional Information?" section. If your system requires a specific barcode type or number format, your POS provider can usually
confirm that quickly.
All customized products are proudly manufactured in the USA at our facility in Minnesota. This allows us to maintain high quality, fast turnarounds, and exceptional customer service.
Need Something Custom?
We have you covered! Contact us about custom shapes, larger quantities, or a paper gift card program with special requirements, and we'll build a quote around your project.
