Do you have forwarding options for undeliverable postcards?

Yes – you can have undeliverable postcards forwarded no additional fee. You can also choose ‘deliver to the current resident’ or ‘discard’ instead. These options will be available for you at checkout. - __Deliver it to current resident:__ The post office will deliver your mail to the current resident of that address. Free of charge. - __Discard it:__ If undeliverable, your postcard will be discarded. Free of charge. - __Forward to their new address:__ The post office will forward the postcard to the recipient's new address, if a forwarding address is on file. (Otherwise, the postcard will be discarded.). Free of charge. (If you want an idea of how your postcards turned out, you’ll see an option to send one to yourself, too, at checkout.)

How long will it take for my postcards to be delivered?

Since USPS shipping can vary depending on your location and the time of year, it’s hard to give an exact estimate for each customer. Once you reach checkout, you’ll have a much more accurate estimate of shipping options. In the meantime, here are some factors to help you plan ahead: - __Processing time:__ This refers to the time it takes for us to receive your order, print your postcards and prepare them for mailing. It can take up to 7 business days. You can choose __rush processing__ to speed up the processing time by 2 days. - __Shipping time:__ USPS will send your postcards using First Class Mail, typically taking up to 4 business days for delivery. - __Scheduled shipping:__ If you’re preparing a marketing campaign in advance, you can schedule your postcards to arrive up to 4 weeks out from the earliest arrival date.

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Turn a list of addresses into a line of customers with our one-stop shop for direct mail postcards. We’ll print, address and mail your cards.*Note that any discounts do not apply to service and postage fees.

Buy a local address list. Reach 100 to 20,000 potential customers.

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Skip the post office with direct mail postcards.

Fast, effective outreach

Looking to reach more customers with less hassle? We've got you covered. With direct mail postcards, we’ll print addresses directly onto your postcards, and then put them in the mail for you. You get the same access to professional templates, easy design upload and a variety of quality paper stocks. The difference? Your unique message ends up in more homes, without you ever needing to leave yours. Explore mailing list options to get started:

Option 1: Buy an address list

Select your location, list size and target audience, and we’ll generate a list of addresses in the area. Keep in mind that, for privacy reasons, list details won't be made public to you. But if you reuse our services within 1 calendar, the list will be available to you again, free of charge.

Option 2: Upload your list

Add contacts from your personal address list to our easy-to-use template (downloadable in the ‘Mailing List Template’ section above). We recommend having it filled out and ready to go before you start designing.

Option 3: Use a saved list

If you’ve used postcard mailing services before, sign in to VistaPrint to use a saved list. Purchased lists can be reused for 1 calendar year, and uploaded lists never expire.

*Please note: The durability of our postcards is a top priority for us, but there's a chance that they may be damaged or smudged when they’re processed through USPS equipment.

Need help? Call our dedicated postcard mailing services support line at 1.855.210.1085. Mon. – Fri. 8am – 12am.

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Do Not Use VistaPrint Mailing Services

Mar 20, 2026 | G I.

Ordered over 60 postcards to be delivered by a specific date and paid almost $60. Nobody received any of the postcards and Vista Print doesn't offer a post office tracking number to prove that they were sent.

Spotty Print

Mar 16, 2026 | Jessica G.

The card was spotty and the print was inconsistent

Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:

Thank you for sharing the photos. We’re deeply sorry to hear that the postcards arrived with spotty and inconsistent print. The matter will be shared with the postcard mailing service team, and a representative will reach out to assist you. For an immediate solution, please reach out to our dedicated postcard mailing services support line at 1.855.210.1085. Mon. – Fri. 8am – 12am.

Poor Quality

Mar 9, 2026 | ANNA A.

Hello, I recently received several of my mailed postcards back as undeliverable. While reviewing them, I noticed that the printing appears smeared across parts of the text. I have now received three postcards back with the same smear issue. It seems this may have affected the batch, as even the sample I previously received showed the same problem. Could you please review this and advise on how this can be resolved?

Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:

We’re sorry to hear about the issue with the printing on your postcards. This is certainly not the experience we want for our customers. We understand how concerning it must be to receive returned mail and notice smearing on the printed text. We’d like to take a closer look at the issue so we can determine what may have happened with the batch. We’d like to help make this right, and we’ve sent you a separate email requesting further information so we can better assist you with this. If your request is urgent and you need an immediate solution, please reach out to our Customer Support team via https://www.vistaprint.com/customer-care/help-center/

Streaky Printing

Feb 26, 2026 | Fred M.

There were very obvious streaks on the from and back of the postcards we ordered. I am disappointed in the quality of the cards.

Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:

We're very sorry to hear that there were printing issues on the postcards ordered and apologize for any inconvenience caused. We'll be happy to see how best we can help with this matter if you would give our mailing services team a call at 1.855.210.1085.

Unreadable gradient

Feb 18, 2026 | timg81873 C.

The actual postcards are not readable on the gradient side like the original/proof

Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:

We are sorry to hear that the gradient side of your postcards was difficult to read. After reviewing your order, we noted that the font color selected did not create enough contrast with the background gradient, which contributed to the legibility issue. Regarding the color gradient issue, please note that this is common because screens use RGB (Red, Green, Blue), while our printing process uses CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black). As a result, printed colors can sometimes appear less vibrant or darker than they appear on your screen or proof. For improved readability in future orders, we recommend adjusting the text color to create greater contrast against the background. Also, carefully reviewing the preview mode and PDF proof before placing your order can also help ensure the best outcome. You may edit your artwork as needed and reorder at your convenience. Should you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to call us at 1-866-207-4955.

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Frequently asked questions

Depending on what works best for your business, you can choose from our 3 address list options.

Buy an address list
With this option, you’ll get the chance to select your location and a variety of filters to identify your target audience. We’ll generate a list of addresses tailored to your business.

Note: For privacy reasons, you won’t be able to view purchased lists. That said, they’ll be saved in our system and available to reuse for 1 calendar year.

Upload your own
Include your contacts from your personal address list in our straightforward template, accessible in the 'Mailing List Template' section. We suggest completing the template before starting the design process.

Use a saved list
If you've used postcard mailing services before, just log in to VistaPrint to access your saved lists. Purchased lists are reusable for 1 calendar year, while uploaded lists have no expiration date.

Our VistaPrint postcard mailing services make it easy for you to design, print and send postcard mailers – all in one stress-free experience. They help your small business greet potential customers, in a way that many find more personable than targeted advertisements online. Plus, list processing, address validation, address printing and delivery to the post office are all included in the cost.

We recommend using our downloadable Excel mailing list template to ensure you have the proper list format. We also accept Comma Separated Value (.CSV) files as long as the column headers match our template. You can find the download link to our mailing list template under ‘Mailing List Template’ section on this page.

Yes, once you upload your address list, it will be automatically saved to your account and you’ll be able to reuse it for future mailings. If you purchase a list with us, that'll also be saved in our system for 1 year.

For privacy reasons, we can't share purchased address lists with our customers. That said, we’ll save the list in our system for 1 year, so you can reuse it as many times as you like, without having to purchase a new one.

As a general rule, the postage (right side) address and barcode area (along the bottom) should remain blank in compliance with the USPS regulations. This area is kept blank in our templates, and our tool will also let you know which areas to keep blank as you design your postcards.

Yes – you can have undeliverable postcards forwarded no additional fee. You can also choose ‘deliver to the current resident’ or ‘discard’ instead. These options will be available for you at checkout.

Deliver it to current resident: The post office will deliver your mail to the current resident of that address. Free of charge.
Discard it: If undeliverable, your postcard will be discarded. Free of charge.
Forward to their new address: The post office will forward the postcard to the recipient's new address, if a forwarding address is on file. (Otherwise, the postcard will be discarded.). Free of charge.

(If you want an idea of how your postcards turned out, you’ll see an option to send one to yourself, too, at checkout.)

Yes. Whenever you upload a mailing list, our system reviews each recipient’s information and notifies you if there are any errors. We also confirm deliverability, standardize your recipients’ address format and add Zip+4 when necessary.

Since USPS shipping can vary depending on your location and the time of year, it’s hard to give an exact estimate for each customer. Once you reach checkout, you’ll have a much more accurate estimate of shipping options. In the meantime, here are some factors to help you plan ahead:

Processing time: This refers to the time it takes for us to receive your order, print your postcards and prepare them for mailing. It can take up to 7 business days. You can choose rush processing to speed up the processing time by 2 days.
Shipping time: USPS will send your postcards using First Class Mail, typically taking up to 4 business days for delivery.
Scheduled shipping: If you’re preparing a marketing campaign in advance, you can schedule your postcards to arrive up to 4 weeks out from the earliest arrival date.

Not quite. Because of the printing and addressing process, we can’t offer direct mailing services with all our postcard options. That said, you can choose from matte, glossy and more paper stocks, as well as a a few thickness options.

Postcard Mailing Services

Skip the post office with direct mail postcards.

Fast, effective outreach

Option 1: Buy an address list

Option 2: Upload your list

Option 3: Use a saved list

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Reviewed by 1216 customers

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose who to send my direct mail postcards to? What are my mailing list options?

What are the advantages of using VistaPrint direct mail postcard services?

If I’m uploading my own mailing list, what file formats are acceptable?

Will my mailing list be saved on my account?

Will I have access to my address list once I’ve purchased it?

Which areas of my postcard must be kept blank for addressing and postage?

Do you have forwarding options for undeliverable postcards?

Do you review my mailing list before submission?

How long will it take for my postcards to be delivered?

Can I use any type of postcard I make with the direct mail option?

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