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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. See details
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Free Business Card Sample Kit

Pre-printed Free Business Card Sample Kit

Compare different cards to find what you like best.

  • 11 different paper types
  • Stocks like pearl, soft touch & natural textured
  • Foil accent & embossed gloss samples
  • Rounded corner & square shapes



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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VistaPrint offers Embossed Gloss Business Cards design templates in assorted styles.
A stack of business cards from a real estate company with a colorful, embossed gloss design, logo and website.

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Business Cards
Jun 1, 2026 | Johnny H. |
Verified Buyer
Loved the shipping time and how great the quality of the cards are. I get compliments on the quality of the cards on a consistent basis. I also ordered a banner not to long ago and just the same it arrived as expected and was made really well. I definitely plan on continuing business with Vista Print.

Perfection!
Jun 1, 2026 | BASEM E. |
Verified Buyer
Its great when a design turns out exactly as expected - in colors, design, paper type and over all results. Can't top this!

Business Cards
May 31, 2026 | Freddie M. |
Verified Buyer
Look sharp and quality. The embossing is classy. I wish the line weight was heavier to bring out the foil gold. With the number of times I centered my design on their business card tool, I was really disappointed that my logo wasn't vertically centered on the card. Quality control needed on VP's end before printing.
Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:
We are pleased to hear that you were happy with the overall appearance and quality of your Embossed Gloss Business Cards and that you found the embossing effect elegant and professional. Yet, we are sorry to learn of your concerns regarding the logo placement and the final presentation of the foil elements. To investigate the matter further, please reply to this email with photos of the received business cards, clearly showing the areas of concern. This will help us compare the finished cards against the submitted design and review the logo positioning, embossing, and overall print outcome in greater detail. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. If your request is urgent and you need an immediate solution, please reach out to our Customer Support team via 1.866.207.4955.

Perfect Design
May 31, 2026 | Harmoni H. |
Verified Buyer
I absolutely love our business cards! They turned out perfect!

Realtor Business Cards
May 31, 2026 | Sandra B. |
Verified Buyer
I Love Them. Very Good Quality and the Color is Great!

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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.

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