Paper Gift Cards (Eco-Friendly Paper Products)
Custom Eco-Friendly Paper Gift Cards
CARDSource prints custom paper gift cards for businesses in two thicknesses: sturdy 28pt Premium and lighter 14pt Standard. Every card is printed in-house in Minnesota on FSC-certified paper.
- Use your logo, artwork and creativity to customize your order.
- Personalize with barcodes, QR codes, or printed numbers
- Standard production ships within 7 business days, with rush options available
- Price breaks start at 100 cards
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 special instructions.
- Review your order and click Next Step to upload or design your card.
Paper Gift Card Specifications
Both options support the same personalization. The difference is thickness, construction, and shape, so the right choice depends on how long your customers will carry the card.
| Feature | Premium Paper Cards | Standard Paper Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness | 28pt cover, our thickest paper card | 120# (14pt) cover, light and flexible |
| Construction | Two sheets bonded with a water-based adhesive | A single sheet of paper |
| Size and shape | 3.375" x 2.125" (credit card size) with rounded corners | Standard credit card size (3.375" x 2.125") with rounded corners. Custom shapes are available by quote. Request a custom shape quote |
| Cost | Higher per card | Lower per card |
| Best for | Everyday gift card sales and cards customers keep in a wallet and redeem over time | Holiday promotions, bonus cards, event giveaways, and other high-volume programs where cost matters most |
Businesses That Use Our Paper 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
Standard production ships within 7 business days of proof approval. Rush production is available if you need your cards sooner, and you can select it within the order page.
Yes, custom shapes are available on our 120# (14pt) Standard paper gift cards.
Request a custom shape quote to get pricing for your design.
Premium 28pt cards come in standard credit card size (3.375" x 2.125") only.
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.
