Loading...
An Embossed Gloss business card promoting a ramen noodle restaurant
Example 2 of selected product
An Embossed Gloss business card promoting an art gallery
Example 4 of selected product
A Rounded Corner, Embossed Gloss business card promoting a contractor.
An Embossed Gloss business card promoting a ramen noodle restaurant
Example 2 of selected product
An Embossed Gloss business card promoting an art gallery
Example 4 of selected product
A Rounded Corner, Embossed Gloss business card promoting a contractor.
Example 6 of selected product

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.
See details

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. 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.

Designs

Select a design template to preview it on the product. Click 'Continue' to customize it.

Reviews

Write a Review
Ratings Distribution

Reviewed by 4340 customers

Embossed Business Cards

Sep 16, 2025 | Kuldip A. | Verified Buyer
Very Good, but surprised that you discontinued fonts smaller than 10. Though I got the look I wanted, I wish I had the sharp custom service that I got used to with VistaPrint over the years.
Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:
Thank you for your review and for being a loyal customer over the years. We're very glad to hear that you think your new embossed cards are "Very Good" and that you were able to get the look you wanted. We want to provide some clarity on the font sizes. We haven't discontinued smaller fonts, but to ensure the best possible legibility on the final printed product, we now strongly recommend using fonts that are larger than our 8pt minimum size. We are, however, very sorry to hear that you feel the customer service wasn't as sharp as what you've come to expect from us. We hold ourselves to a very high standard, and it's disappointing to learn we fell short. Please be assured we take this feedback very seriously, as our goal is to provide that same excellent support you've always known. We appreciate your business and your valuable feedback.

Excellant service

Sep 16, 2025 | Jeffrey H. | Verified Buyer
Great service with Great product

It wasnt bad but also bit what i was expecting

Sep 15, 2025 | Javier C. | Verified Buyer
I had written that I wanted the back logo of the business card in a the same style as the one in the front and I just got the front with that bumpy glossy look.
Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:
Thank you for sharing your feedback—we’re sorry to hear that your Embossed Gloss Business Cards didn’t fully match your expectations. We understand how important it is for your logo and branding to be consistently represented, and we regret any confusion around the finish options. To clarify, the Embossed Gloss (Spot UV) feature is currently available only on the front of the card. As noted on our product page (https://www.vistaprint.com/business-cards/raised-print), the design includes “spots of raised, glossy printing on a matte front” and an “easy-to-write-on matte back.” At this time, the embossed gloss effect cannot be applied to the reverse side. We know this may not be the answer you were hoping for, especially since you had requested the same style for the back logo. While we’re actively working toward offering more flexible finishing options in the future, we do currently offer customized printing on the back for an additional fee—without the raised gloss texture. We truly appreciate you taking the time to voice your concerns. Your feedback has been shared with our product team to help guide future enhancements. If you have any questions or need support with a future order, our Customer Support team is available at 1-866-207-4955 or through our Help Center (https://www.vistaprint.com/customer-care/help-center/) for real-time assistance. Thank you again for your honesty—we’re here to help and committed to improving your experience.

GREAT CARDS!

Sep 15, 2025 | Lacy P. | Verified Buyer
I recommend these business cards above all others! The embossed print is the such a professional quality, well worth the extra charge. My business cards definitely stand out above all others. I get asked all the time where I get them made from. . . and I tell them "Vistaprint!" :)

great product

Sep 15, 2025 | Lillie C. | Verified Buyer
I love their quality. Everyone always compliments on how great they look
Displaying Reviews 1-5

Work with a designer

Let us design it for you

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

Find out more
Design services banner image

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 use the special finish on up to 75% of the front of your card. The only thing to keep in mind in terms of where you add embossed gloss is that it should be 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.