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Business Card Sample Kit

Order a free sample kit with 16 different materials, shapes and finishes, so you can see (and feel) your business card options before you buy.
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See it. Feel it. Then bring yours to life – no charge, no commitment.

  • 16 business cards & a postcard insert
  • A range of paper stocks & thickness options
  • Multiple shapes & corner styles
  • Foil accent, raised foil & embossed gloss special finishes
  • Pre-printed designs made to showcase each card at its best

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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 16 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.

16 business cards included

The kit includes a range of paper stocks like matte, glossy, pearl, soft touch and plastic, plus special finishes like embossed gloss and raised foil. You'll also see different shapes and thicknesses, from standard rectangles to squares with rounded corners. Once you have your kit, you can locate your favorites directly from our Free Business Card Sample Kit page, or explore more options online before you start making yours.

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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Reviewed by 1331 customers

Great Product
Jul 28, 2026 | MARY K. |
Verified Buyer
Love the easy design options and fast turnaround

Helpful
Jul 28, 2026 | amatta629 C. |
Verified Buyer
I ordered the business card kit and it was very helpful in picking out my boyfriends business cards.

Business Cards
Jul 28, 2026 | Zane P. |
Verified Buyer
Business cards turned out great and was a streamlined process!

The Business card sample kit is so helpful
Jul 28, 2026 | Vanessa G. |
Verified Buyer
The business card sample kit is a great resource, and I wish I had ordered it earlier. Being able to see and feel the different paper stocks, finishes, and thicknesses is extremely helpful. I especially appreciate that each card clearly identifies the paper, finish, and thickness. I gave the kit four stars because I think it could be even easier to use for customers who are focused primarily on comparing production options. The variety of card designs is visually interesting, but it can also make the samples feel a little overwhelming. I would personally find it more useful if the same design were used across more of the samples so the differences in paper and finish were easier to compare. The descriptions and benefits on the backs of the cards are helpful. It would also be useful to list the other finishes available for each stock. For example, if the sample shows a fine-grit finish, the card could note whether that same stock is also available in matte, gloss, or uncoated versions. I also found the small color squares confusing at first. I initially thought they represented available edge colors, so a little more explanation would help. The corner, foil, and embossing samples are nice to see, but our main purchasing decisions are based on paper thickness and finish. I would have appreciated more emphasis on those comparisons and clearer guidance on whether certain paper stocks have limitations, such as not being available with rounded corners. The samples can also be difficult to locate in the ProShop. The new ordering experience was not always intuitive, and I encountered messages warning that I would lose my work when closing a window, even though I was actually moving correctly to the next step. Overall, the kit is valuable and well worth ordering. A simpler comparison format and a clearer path from the physical sample to the matching product online would make it even more useful for busy marketing teams.

Very Helpful!
Jul 28, 2026 | Rachel C. |
Verified Buyer
I really enjoyed seeing all the business card options offered, without it I wouldn't have chosen the one I did! It was nice to see and feel all the options and compare them.

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Frequently asked questions

Our business card sample kits are only available in English; however, once you receive your kit, you can use the numbers to reference your favorite options on our business card sample kit page and continue browsing in your preferred language. The options translate directly.

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’ve put together a variety of designs to showcase each business card at its best. So you can compare lots of looks to see what suits you.

Your kit includes 16 business card samples spanning a wide range of stocks, finishes, shapes, thicknesses and materials – so you can compare your options in person before you order. You’ll also get a standard matte postcard insert.

The 16 business card samples included are: Uncoated, Square Matte, Premium Glossy, Rounded Square Glossy, Soft Touch, Premium Plus Glossy, Embossed Gloss, Gold Raised Foil, Silver Raised Foil, Foil Accent, Pearl, Fine Grit, Cotton, White Plastic, Painted Edge and 32pt Ultra Thick.

Standard cards are 3.5″ x 2″, while square cards are 2.5" x 2.5".

Yes, you can find more sample kits and individual samples on our VistaPrint Samples page.