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Free Business Card Sample Kit

Finding the right look (and feel) for your card just got easier. Check out a variety of materials, finishes and even shapes to zero in on exactly what you want.
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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

Want the easiest way to start designing your next card? Do your research with the VistaPrint free business cards sample kit.

See how papers with different thickness feel in your hand. Or how light reflects of the different finishes. Plus, we’ve chosen the same design for all the cards so you can compare the way they’re printed on different paper stocks.

No matter what you’re looking for, you can use your business card samples (and our business card examples) to find something eye-catching and attention-grabbing. Because after all, you can’t make an impression if you don’t get noticed.

Designs

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

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Reviewed by 583 customers

Great pack

Sep 25, 2025 | Bernard R. | Verified Buyer
I received the business card sample kit and it really helped me choose the style and type of business card I want, I have uploaded my design and will be ready to order my business cards including other cool stuff like pens and notebooks

Business cards

Sep 25, 2025 | Monique A. | Verified Buyer
I was extremely pleased with the business cards. . . I told everyone who asked me where I ordered my business cards. . .

Enjoyed the variety

Sep 24, 2025 | Kaitlynn W. | Verified Buyer
Helped me decide exactly what type of card I want.

Worth it

Sep 24, 2025 | Calvin S. | Verified Buyer
Very great pack so you have an idea of what to pick for your official cards, doesn’t take long to get either
Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re glad to hear that you found the sample pack helpful in choosing the right design for your official cards and that it arrived quickly. We notice you left a 1-star rating, and we’d love to learn more about how we can improve your experience. Please don’t hesitate to reach out so we can better understand and assist.

Great

Sep 23, 2025 | Stormy R. | Verified Buyer
I loved the designs, they looked very pretty.
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Frequently asked questions

No. While we can’t give you the option to customize your free business card samples, we have put the same handpicked design on all the different samples, so you can easily compare the cards with each other.

Your kit includes both standard paper options and premium paper options , along with select specialty cards . Everything you’ll get is listed below, along with the paper thickness for each sample. Each point (pt) is equal to .001 of an inch, to give you a frame of reference.

Standard matte square shape (14pt)

Standard matte with foil accent (14pt)

Premium glossy, square shape with rounded corners (16pt)

Standard matte with embossed gloss (14pt)

Premium plus glossy (18pt)

Recycled matte (14pt)

Uncoated (14pt)

Pearl (16pt)

Soft touch (16pt)

Natural textured (16pt)

Premium matte with embossed gloss and rounded corners (16pt)

For complete information about card dimensions, check out our business card size guide.