Gift Card Printing.
Custom gift cards and vouchers with premium cardstock, vivid printing, and professional finishing for retailers, restaurants, and brands.
What It Is
Gift cards are printed cardstock or plastic cards used as prepaid value instruments. They typically feature a branded design on the front and variable data on the back, such as unique codes, barcodes, or sequential numbering. We produce gift cards on heavy cardstock with matte or gloss lamination, optional scratch-off panels for hidden codes, and unique serial numbers on each card.
Popular Specifications
Common configurations we produce every day
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
Material | Heavy cardstock (350–450gsm) or PVC plastic |
Finish | Matte or gloss lamination, soft-touch available |
Size | Credit card size (3.375×2.125 in) or custom |
Printing | Full color CMYK front and back |
Variable Data | Sequential numbering, barcodes, QR codes per card |
Security | Scratch-off panels, holographic stickers, UV ink |
Packaging | Carrier sheets, envelopes, or display-ready cards |
Best-Value Quantity | 1,000+ cards |
Why This Product Works in Bulk
Key benefits that make this format ideal for volume orders
Variable data per card
Each card can carry unique data — serial numbers, barcodes, QR codes, or activation codes — printed during production, ready for your point-of-sale system.
Premium card feel
Heavy laminated cardstock offers a substantial feel at a lower cost than PVC. Soft-touch finishing is available for premium brands.
Security features
Scratch-off panels protect activation codes. Holographic stickers and UV-reactive inks add anti-counterfeiting protection.
Display-ready packaging
Gift cards can be produced with integrated carrier sheets, greeting card folders, or envelope packaging ready for retail display racks.
Cost-effective alternative to plastic
Heavy laminated cardstock offers a premium look and feel at a lower cost than PVC production, especially in bulk.
Common Use Cases
Who orders this product and what they use it for
Retail Gift Cards
Store-branded gift cards for retail chains, boutiques, and e-commerce businesses.
Restaurant & Cafe
Gift cards and loyalty cards for restaurants, coffee shops, and food service brands.
Corporate Gifts
Branded gift cards for employee rewards, client gifts, and corporate incentive programs.
Event & Experience
Event tickets, experience vouchers, and admission cards for entertainment and hospitality.
Promotional Vouchers
Discount vouchers, trial offers, and promotional gift cards for marketing campaigns.
Customization Options
Mix and match to create your perfect product
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about this product
Laminated cardstock offers a premium look at a lower cost. PVC cards are more durable and waterproof but generally cost more. We can recommend a material based on the expected use and budget.
Yes. We print variable data on each card — sequential numbers, barcodes, QR codes, or any unique identifier from your database.
A scratch-off panel is a metallic latex coating applied over a printed code or number. The recipient scratches it off to reveal the code — standard security for gift cards and vouchers.
Yes. We can produce gift cards attached to folded carrier sheets (like a greeting card) with branding, terms, and space for a handwritten message.
Scratch-off panels, holographic stickers, UV-reactive inks, sequential numbering, and tamper-evident features. We recommend features based on your fraud risk profile.
What We Need to Quote
- Card size and material
- Finish preference
- Variable data needed (codes, barcodes)
- Security features
- Packaging type
- Quantity
- Any special features
- Delivery destination
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