Standard (CR 80) gift card size is 3 3/8” width x 2 1/8” (height) x 0.30 mil (thickness) The card’s dimensions are the same as a standard credit card. See Graphics Specs sheet for details.

Finished card size: 3 3/8” (3.375) x 2 1/8” (2.125). Magnetic Stripe is placed 3/16” from edge of card. Artwork that bleeds must extend 1/16th” beyond the edge of card. A 1/8” trim safety margin inside of card edge is recommended for all type and essential art elements.

We currently accept digital files for both the Mac and PC platforms created with any of the following programs: Quark XPress 4.0 to 6.0, Adobe InDesign 2 to CS2, Adobe Photoshop CS2 or lower, Adobe Illustrator CS2 or lower, Macromedia Freehand MX or lower, Adobe Pagemaker 7 or lower, Corel Draw 7.0 (Win) & 6.0 (Mac)

Yes, we accept separated film and camera ready artwork. Photocopies and pre-printed materials (business cards, brochures, etc.) are less suitable for high-quality graphic production, but are often used. Complete card design services are available for a moderate fee.

We can accept your files via floppy disk, 100 & 250 MB Zip disks, (both IBM and Mac), CD, and email attachment depending on the file size.

Once acceptable artwork has been received, an electronic proof will be created and sent via email within 2 business days. A color laser proof can also be sent upon request. Color Key or Matchprint proofs supplied at additional cost.

After the proof has been approved and signed, custom card production requires approximately 15 business days + shipping time.

An initial order of 100 Standard cards for the Jumpstart program, 500 Standard or Custom cards for the Launchbox program or 1,000 Custom or Standard cards for the Choice program is required. Card orders may be Gift or Loyalty programs. These minimum order quantities apply to each version of a card being printed (example: 1,000 custom gift cards and 1,000 loyalty cards).

Yes. We can provide warehousing and fulfillment services for cards and custom merchandising materials. Cost depends upon volume.

We use a Low Coercivity, 300 oersted, 7/16” or 5/16”.