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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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.

Postcards were destroyed

Feb 17, 2026 | Skip H.

All the cards that made their way into the store for our event were destroyed, including the sample sent directly to us. The glossy fronts were scraped off in many places. We have never had this issue when ordering postcards and mailing them ourselves. The design and printing seem to have been done well, but the damage was not worth it.

Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:

We are so sorry to hear that all the postcards were delivered damaged. This is unacceptable, and not the experience we want you to have. We are happy to have the matter resolved right away. Our mailing team will be reaching out to you soon to have the matter taken care of.

YOU CAN'T BEAT THE QUALITY AND PRICE!!!!

Feb 6, 2026 | Monica B.

I mailed out over 400 postcards, I did receive mine! The quality and price are awesome!. This VistaPrint postcard service will always be my first go to. I absolutely have no regrets!

No One call for business

Jan 20, 2026 | Richard A.

We never got the flyer mailed to us so how can you believe it went to business that we paid for, dont get one business call paid over $850. 00

Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us and regret hearing of your dissatisfaction with the Postcard Mailing Services. Furthermore, we would love to assist you further with your query and have escalated your feedback to our dedicated Mailing Services team for assistance. If your request is urgent and you need an immediate solution, please reach out to our dedicated postcard mailing services support line at 1.855.210.1085. Monday to Friday from 8 am – 12 am. We look forward to working with you.

Terrible

Dec 29, 2025 | Heather M.

My cards were supposed to be delivered before Dec 24 and they were not. When they finally were delivered the cards looked terrible. The pictures were not even visable due to terrible printing and marks all over them. I will not pay this much again for bad work!

Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:

We apologize for the frustration and disappointment caused by your recent experience with our postcard mailing service. Upon reviewing your account, we are glad to see that our care support team responded promptly and provided a satisfactory resolution to address the concerns with your order. In addition, we understand the importance of timely delivery, especially during busy periods like the holidays, and regret that your postcards did not arrive before December 24 as expected. Furthermore, we acknowledge your concerns regarding the print quality, including the visibility of the images and the marks present on the cards. Your feedback has been shared with our quality and production teams to ensure internal review and process improvements. Your insights are greatly appreciated and will help us enhance our services moving forward.

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.