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A stack of business cards from a sushi restaurant, with an embossed gloss logo on the front and contact details on the back.
Two stacks of embossed gloss business cards, showing the front and back of a design for a dogwalking business. A dog collar is sitting next to them.
A business card from a fresh foods company, with the name, logo and slogan done in bright embossed gloss foil.
Embossed gloss business cards from a spa, with an intricate embossed gloss design on the front and a clean finish with details on the back.
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A stack of rounded rectangle business cards from a home contracting company, with the name Richard Suarez in large, embossed gloss letters.
A stack of business cards from a sushi restaurant, with an embossed gloss logo on the front and contact details on the back.
Two stacks of embossed gloss business cards, showing the front and back of a design for a dogwalking business. A dog collar is sitting next to them.
A business card from a fresh foods company, with the name, logo and slogan done in bright embossed gloss foil.
Embossed gloss business cards from a spa, with an intricate embossed gloss design on the front and a clean finish with details on the back.
A stack of yellow business cards from a juice company, with embossed gloss foil used for the name and logo.
A stack of rounded rectangle business cards from a home contracting company, with the name Richard Suarez in large, embossed gloss letters.
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Embossed Gloss Business Cards

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.

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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Reviewed by 4710 customers

Good prices and fast delivery

Oct 28, 2025 | Richard A. | Verified Buyer
I ordered Christmas cards, post cards, and business cards. The prices were reasonable and it was delivered quickly.

Best Business Cards Ever

Oct 27, 2025 | Paul B. | Verified Buyer
Vistaprint does the best business card printing anywhere and they have the best customer service as well. They provide expert design assistance and handle everything efficiently, carefully, and with a smile. Their embossing really stands outas it is raised off the paper and has a professional shiny surface.

Fantastic business cards!

Oct 27, 2025 | Kyle | Verified Buyer
I recently ordered business cards for my company, Stone & Soil Landscaping Co. , and couldn’t be happier with the whole experience. The design process was super easy — VistaPrint’s tools made it simple to upload my logo and customize the layout exactly how I wanted. The cards arrived quickly, the print quality is sharp, and the material feels durable and professional. My favorite part is the embossed text, it feels fantastic. I’ve already had several clients compliment the design, and it’s great knowing I can confidently hand out cards that reflect the quality and care my business stands for. VistaPrint helped my small business look its best — I’ll definitely be coming back for more marketing materials. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — Kyle, Stone & Soil Landscaping Co.

Great cards

Oct 27, 2025 | Dezarae S. | Verified Buyer
Love my business cards

Embossed Gloss Business Cards

Oct 27, 2025 | Eduardo G. | Verified Buyer
The process was easy! I called and was helped within minutes, my customer service rep was awesome. The order arrived quickly, and I received great communication throughout about any updates or issues. I highly recommend Vistaprint for all your business card needs!
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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.