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Free Business Card Sample Kit

Get a free sample kit with different materials, shapes and finishes, so you can see (and feel) your business card options before you commit.
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Find the business card that feels just right – no charge, no commitment.

You’ll receive 11 sample cards, including:

  • Recycled matte
  • Uncoated
  • Pearl
  • Soft touch
  • Natural textured
  • Standard matte with square shape
  • Standard matte with embossed gloss
  • Standard matte with foil accent
  • Premium matte with embossed gloss & rounded corners
  • Premium glossy with square shape & rounded corners
  • Premium plus glossy

Try before you buy

With so many business card options, it can be tough to pick the one that’s perfectly “you.” Our free sample kit takes the guesswork out of the equation. You'll get 11 sample cards to see and feel so you can create yours with confidence. It's the easiest way to find exactly what works for your business, and feel confident when you place your order.

11 business cards included

The kit includes a range of paper stocks like matte, glossy, pearl, soft touch and natural textured, plus special finishes like embossed gloss and foil accent. You'll also see different shapes and thicknesses, from standard rectangles to squares with rounded corners. It's everything you need to zero in on your perfect combo.

Fast delivery when you’re ready to buy

Once you've found your favorite style, designing your cards is simple. Our easy-to-use tools walk you through adding your logo, contact details and branding. After that, choose your shipping speed, and the rest is history. We even offer next-day and 2-day delivery with many of our business card options, so check out fast-delivery business cards to get your cards in hand when you need them.

An overhead view of the business card sample kit, with stacks of business cards alongside an open card holder on a white background.

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Answers Before Questions
May 2, 2026 | Zachary H. |
Verified Buyer
The sample pack answered questions I would have, before I even had the chance to have them. Very helpful for any first-time buyer who wants to ensure that their business cards truly meet (exceed) expectations!

Super helpful business card samples!
May 2, 2026 | Braelyn H. |
Verified Buyer
Such an amazing offer that Vistaprint provides! It helped me get a feel for the different types of business cards, including their finishes and thickness. After taking a look at the sample kit, I quickly placed an order. I can’t wait to share these high-quality business cards with my potential and current clients!

Great Samples
May 2, 2026 | Kevin T. |
Verified Buyer
Samples were sent to me right away. Nice packaging and helped me decide on weight and treatment

Surprisingly Premium for a “Free” Sample
May 1, 2026 | Melissa |
Verified Buyer
I wasn’t expecting much from a free sample kit, but this actually impressed me. The variety alone makes it worth it. You get a solid range of finishes, thicknesses, and textures, which is exactly what you need when you’re trying to decide how you want your brand to feel in someone’s hand. The standard matte and gloss cards are clean and professional, but the standout for me was the thicker stock and specialty finishes. Some of the cards have that nice, sturdy weight that instantly makes a business feel more legit. It’s the difference between “here’s my number” and “I run things. ” The soft-touch finish in particular feels smooth and high-end, almost like something you don’t want to put down. The print quality is sharp across the board. Colors are vibrant without looking cheap or oversaturated, and the text is crisp, even on smaller fonts. You can tell they’re showing off what their printers can actually do, not just giving you watered-down samples. Another thing I liked is that the designs aren’t all boring corporate templates. There’s a mix of modern, bold, and minimal styles, which helps spark ideas if you’re building your own card from scratch. It kind of turns into a mini brainstorming session just flipping through them. If I had to nitpick, some of the lighter paper options feel a bit too thin for my taste, but honestly, that’s part of the point of a sample kit. It helps you figure out exactly what you don’t want just as much as what you do. Overall, this is actually useful, not just promotional fluff. If you’re serious about your business image, this gives you a clear sense of how different materials and finishes will represent you before you spend money on a full order. Bottom line: it raised my standards. Now I can’t settle for cheap-feeling cards anymore

Great quality
May 1, 2026 | Stephanie H. |
Verified Buyer
Great quality at an affordable peice!

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Frequently asked questions

You get free shipping for your business card samples. Your kit should arrive in 5-7 business days.

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 (16pt)

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.

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