Matte Business Cards

Q: Can I get a glossy finish for my business cards instead of matte? What’s the difference?

Absolutely. You can choose from [glossy finish business cards](https://www.vistaprint.com/business-cards/glossy) and a variety of others. Matte business cards have a smoother, non-reflective surface, sometimes described as silky or polished. They’re great for deep colors, especially for black business cards, and have a refined feel. Glossy business cards have a shiny, light-catching finish that helps bright colors and photographs pop.

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Impress customers with the smooth, polished look of matte business cards. Assorted shape, corner and finish options.
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Go for a traditional paper that looks and feels great with matte finish business cards.

Rich, shine-free finish
Great for readability
Multiple thickness options
2 shape & corner options
Special finishes available

A smoothly coated classic

Polished and professional, matte finish business cards are always in style. Matte paper has been a customer favorite for years, and it’s easy to see why. The smooth, low-contrast finish reduces glare and deepens colors, making them a great option for readability and modern designs like black business cards.

Add your personal touch

Make your matte business cards speak for your business with our variety of custom options. We have standard, premium and premium plus thicknesses available. You can also select a square shape or rounded corners to make your design stand out. For an ultra-eye-catching touch, try adding one of our special finishes, like metallic foil or embossed gloss.

Start designing

Our user-friendly design studio makes business card printing easier than ever. You can upload your own complete design, or you can pick from a wide range of templates, all tailored to specific industries, themes and uses. From there, it’s quick and easy to add your own text, logo, images and more. We’ll professionally print your design, and you’ll be handing clients your matte finish business cards in no time.

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VistaPrint offers Matte Business Cards design templates in assorted styles.

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Cards Represent!!

Jan 29, 2026 | LuLu S. |

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I have multiple 'careers' as a musician and custom seamstress and now have separate cards to represent each one. Each different design is unique to its title and Vistaprint has always been consistent with quality, variety, pricing and dependable shipping. I ordered my business banners from them and they look awesome on display at both musical venues where I perform and festivals/markets selling my handmade items. My cards are always available and I usually have to reorder about every 6 months! Thanks Vistaprint. You help rock my "little big time" world!

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Jan 29, 2026 | Laura J. |

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I absolutely love these cards. They came out exactly as I wanted. Thank you so much. Highly recommended.

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Jan 29, 2026 | Sarah G. |

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The cards I received are exactly what I ordered. They arrived earlier than the estimated time. I am very satisfied with this order and every order I have received in the past. This is why I keep returning to Vistaprint despite there being other options.

Perfect quality

Jan 29, 2026 | Rodger F. |

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Rebranded my company and needed a quick B Card to replace my old outdated information. Easy to design with their great templates and delivery was lightning fast.

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Jan 29, 2026 | Seth M. |

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These card came out perfection! Designing was simple, price is great and print time, shipping time was superb. Highly recommend Vistaprint for all your personal needs in this space. They do a killer job, and I am extremely happy with this order. I placed an order many years ago and had the same experience back then, the only difference is an even better process if that is even possible. Thank you so much and I have a few more ideas coming up that I will tackle with Vistaprint!

No more guesswork. We take care of the entire design process, from brainstorming ideas to delivering the files to your account.

Frequently asked questions

Standard matte business cards are 14pt (equal to .014 of an inch), premium cards are 16pt (equal to .016 of an inch) and premium plus cards are 18pt (equal to .018 of an inch). Each point (pt) is equal to .001 of an inch, to give you a frame of reference.

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

 Our matte business cards have a non-reflective surface on both sides.

You can write on our matte cards, but different markers or pens may give you different results. If you’re looking for a material you can easily write on, try our uncoated business cards.

You can choose from our square shape and rounded corner upgrades. We also offer special finish upgrades, like embossed gloss or foil accent. Just look for those choices as you go through the design process, and keep in mind that special finishes aren’t available with square business cards.

Absolutely. You can choose from glossy finish business cards and a variety of others. Matte business cards have a smoother, non-reflective surface, sometimes described as silky or polished. They’re great for deep colors, especially for black business cards, and have a refined feel. Glossy business cards have a shiny, light-catching finish that helps bright colors and photographs pop.

If you’re uploading your own design, make sure that your image resolution is at least 300 dots per inch and uses one of the following formats: .jpg, .jpeg, .jfif, .bmp, .png, .gif, .heic, .pdf, .psd, .ai, .eps, .ait, .ppt, .pptx, .tif and .tiff.