What are some design tips for creating embossed business cards?

Here are a few things to keep in mind when you’re creating an embossed, 3D business card: - The gloss is shiny and reflective, so to help with readability, make sure that any glossy text is 10pt or larger. - Choose what design elements (text, logos, patterns) to apply gloss to carefully – by limiting how much gloss you use, you can really make certain things stand out. - The gloss color will match the original color of your design as closely as possible, so we typically recommend bright colors and high-contrast designs for the most impact.

Embossed Gloss Business Cards

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Want the front of your card to jump out at people? Add raised, 3D shine to your text, design – or even both.
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Turn raised printing into raised interest with embossed business cards.

2 paper thicknesses: standard (14pt) & premium (16pt)
Rounded corners available
Spots of raised, glossy printing on a matte front
Easy-to-write-on matte on the back
Great for highlighting logos, names & more

A cut above

With our embossed business cards (also known as 3D business cards or spot UV business cards), you can add layers of thick, raised gloss to specific parts of your design. The special finish gives text and visuals a can’t-miss shine and 3D texture that stands out against the smooth, matte background. It’s a great option for almost any design, since you can use embossed gloss on up to 75% of the front of your card.

Stylish & smart

Embossed business cards give you a creative, professional look, and point customers towards the most important information and images. You choose where to use the special finish. For the best look – and to avoid any peeling – avoid placing embossed gloss right along the edges. Give your company name and contact info a little extra oomph. Emphasize your logo and branding. Or make sure a special offer gets extra attention.

Fast, easy design

You can upload your own design or browse a variety of templates created specifically for embossed cards. Then, you decide where to add the raised, glossy printing. You can go with our default suggestions, but you’ll typically be able to choose almost any piece of your design. You’ll always see a chat option if you need a hand.

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Mar 22, 2026 | Martin M. |

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I love them, great quality and the colors are perfect. Thank You

New business cards

Mar 22, 2026 | Derek H. |

Verified Buyer

I got 100 thick gloss embossed cards. I got a middle tier card with embossed over the logo. I was a happy with the turnaround and the look. It was pretty good with the look. Thickness was good, cards feel nice and colors are good. The problem with the cards is about 40% of the cards were cut off which I feel was weird while the other 60% were exactly what I hoped for.

Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:

Thank you for sharing your feedback on your Embossed Gloss Business Cards. We’re glad to hear you were happy with the turnaround time, the overall look, and the quality of the thickness, feel, and colors. At the same time, we understand your concern about some of the cards being cut off, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. To help us review the issue more closely, we recommend providing clear photos of the affected cards. This will allow our team to assess the printing quality and determine the best resolution for you. Your feedback will also be shared with our production team to ensure improvements are made. If your request is urgent or you’d prefer to speak directly with a representative, our Customer Support team is available at 1‑866‑207‑4955. You can also visit our Help Center for real‑time support here: https://www.vistaprint.com/customer-care/help-center/.. We truly value your input and the opportunity to assist. Our goal is to make sure every card meets the standard you expect and provides confidence in using them for your business.

Good quality and good work

Mar 22, 2026 | Francisco G. |

Verified Buyer

Good quality and good work

Cards turned out great!

Mar 21, 2026 | Henry L. |

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This was my first time ever ordering business cards. I run a federal firearms licensee business in Vermont. Lacking a proper design and only having a logo, I went through the process of having a card designed for me. I only needed to use one of the revisions and once it was done, I was ready to get them. I will definitely be going through VistaPrint in the future for other business related supplies given how well the cards turned out.

Amazing and quick service

Mar 21, 2026 | Rogguer S. |

Verified Buyer

My recent order arrived incredibly fast and exceeded my expectations. I ordered business cards and a banner for my private studio, and both turned out amazing. The print quality is excellent, and everything looks clean, professional, and exactly how I envisioned it. Great value for the price I’ll definitely be placing another order soon!

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Frequently asked questions

Embossed printing is a process that puts raised lettering and images on paper to create an eye-catching, three-dimensional effect. With our embossed business cards, you can decide which design elements you want to pop out.

Here are a few things to keep in mind when you’re creating an embossed, 3D business card:

The gloss is shiny and reflective, so to help with readability, make sure that any glossy text is 10pt or larger.
Choose what design elements (text, logos, patterns) to apply gloss to carefully – by limiting how much gloss you use, you can really make certain things stand out.
The gloss color will match the original color of your design as closely as possible, so we typically recommend bright colors and high-contrast designs for the most impact.

You can apply embossed gloss to up to 75% of the front of your card, though you should avoid adding the special finish to the edges as doing so can cause it to peel. With that in mind, we highly recommend keeping your design within the printing safety margin (shown as a dotted line in our design studio).

Yes, the type of printing we use is also known as spot UV. This process actually has a lot of names, so you might see this type of product listed elsewhere as spot UV business cards, 3D business cards, spot gloss business cards or raised print business cards.

Our embossed business cards are made using either a 14pt standard or 16pt premium. Each point (pt) is equal to .001 of an inch, to give you a frame of reference. All of the options have a smooth, matte finish.

For complete information about card dimensions, check out our business card size guide.

For now, you can only have embossed gloss on the front of your 3D printed card. But we are working towards offering that option at some point in the future. In the meantime, you can get customized printing on the back of your card for an additional fee.

You can order our spot UV business cards with rounded corners, but not in a square shape.

On our templates, the embossed areas can’t be changed. However, if you upload your own design, you have more freedom to decide which parts are raised. You can do this through our design studio, or you can leave specific directions for our team.