I was a little concerned about having my printing... I was a little concerned about having my printing done in the U.K. but Aura Print did a great job. The communication was good. The quality of their printing was much better than a popular American company I have been using. The product shipped and arrived quickly and was carefully packed. I recommend them.
Custom Gift Card Printing
- Get premium gift card printing at Aura Print perfect for any occasion
- Print gift cards on a huge variety of hand-selected paper types and luxury finishes
- Printing gift cards with custom designs by yourself or with our graphic designers
If you’re in the market for premium personalized gift card printing then you’re in the perfect place. Whether you’re a small Etsy business including gift voucher cards in people's first orders, running a boutique B&B and need to print gift cards for discounted stays, or an adventure sports center giving away exclusive event experiences, then we’ve got you covered at Aura Print.
We’re proud to print gift cards like no other. As far as tailored design, vivid print, unique customization, and human quality control go, we’re positive that no one supplies as much choice, guidance, or level of quality as we do. This is because we’ve been in the business of printing gift cards for a long time, and understand that when you search for gift card printing, you expect a tailored service built around your needs, and we’re immensely proud to offer you this.
Printing Gift Cards That Perfectly Reflect Your Brand or Vision
We believe printing gift cards should be as special as the people receiving them, that’s why we only offer high-quality premium paper stocks for printing gift cards. Whether you need a single-sided or double-sided custom gift card you can choose from our Silk, Gloss, Uncoated, or something eco-friendly from our Recycled stocks.
We wouldn’t want you to miss out on the opportunity to upgrade your custom gift card printing with our selection of luxurious fancy finishes. You have the option of paper weights ranging from 130gsm to a hefty 700gsm, along with sophisticated metallic foiling in numerous different shades and a range of luxury laminates designed to enhance the overall look and feel of your custom gift card printing. Not just that, printing gift cards with lamination protects your gift cards from the everyday elements making them stand the test of time.
Print Gift Cards with Expert Design Assistance
We offer two options in the design department when it comes to custom printed gift cards. If you’ve completed the design work and all that’s left to do is the printing, perfect! Configure your order with your desired customizations, complete checkout, and then supply us with your print-ready artwork once prompted.
If you’re not 100% confident in your design skills, that’s what we’re here for. You can choose to print gift cards designed by our in-house design team. With plenty of years of experience designing custom printed gift cards for all occasions, you’re in perfect hands. If you want us to assign a designer to design your custom gift card printing then you’ll need to supply us with a brief containing your requirements. Following this our designers will get to work and supply you with a first proof in as little as one working day, not printing your custom gift card printing until you are 100% happy with the design.
Can Gift Cards Have QR Codes or Barcodes?
Gift cards can be printed with QR codes, barcodes, sequential numbering, and other variable data depending on how the cards will be used within your business. Both QR codes and barcodes can be used to retrieve account information, redemption details, customer records, booking references, or supporting digital content during scanning. QR codes are often customer-facing, while barcodes are commonly used with barcode scanners and till systems.
Businesses use gift cards for prepaid gifting, customer rewards, booking validation, or longer-term promotional use where cards may remain in wallets, purses, or card holders for extended periods of time. For businesses expecting customers to carry or reuse the cards across 12 to 24 months and beyond, plastic is a practical long-term solution.
Clear positioning, strong contrast, and sensible sizing all help QR codes and barcodes scan more consistently across phone cameras, barcode scanners, and till systems.
What Size Are Gift Cards?
Our standard gift card size is 3.5" x 2" (89x51mm), matching the dimensions of a traditional business card. The format fits comfortably into wallets, purses, and card holders, making it practical for cards designed to be carried and reused over longer periods of time.
Gift cards are available in a range of paper stocks and thicknesses, from lightweight 5.5pt uncoated options through to thicker silk, gloss, textured, and premium 38pt stocks. Our thicker cards still fit naturally inside standard wallets while offering a sturdier, more substantial feel during handling. The sizing also leaves enough space for barcode placement, QR codes, branding, and redemption details without overcrowding the layout.
Cards can be printed in either portrait or landscape orientation depending on the design, and custom sizing options are also available up to 148x148mm for businesses wanting something less conventional.
Are Gift Cards Waterproof?
Gift cards can be splash resistant when they are made from durable materials such as plastic and nevertear. These materials are designed to handle spills, moisture, humidity, and repeated day-to-day handling far better than traditional paper-based alternatives. These materials are designed to protect the design from everyday wear, helping the cards remain presentable during longer-term use and regular carrying.
Our plastic cards are highly resistant to everyday splashes and general exposure to water, though we do not recommend prolonged submersion or leaving them exposed to excessive moisture for extended periods of time. This makes them well suited to cafés, salons, gyms, hospitality venues, and other environments where cards may spend extended periods of time inside wallets, purses, pockets, or bags.
How Durable Are Gift Cards?
Gift cards are designed to cope with fingerprints, scuffs, and everyday use better than most paper-based alternatives. The added flexibility of options such as PVC coating reduces wear from repeat handling compared to traditional paper stocks.
Thicker paper stocks naturally increase their durability, making them a great option for prepaid gifting, customer rewards, and repeat-use promotions where customers keep the cards for extended periods of time. While no printed product is completely indestructible, plastic gift cards generally hold their shape and appearance far better during longer-term use and regular handling.
Why Do Some Businesses Choose Gift Cards Over Coupons?
Campaigns where materials are expected to be reused, scanned regularly, or carried by customers over longer periods of time generally need more durability than thinner paper stock coupons.
Gift cards have wallet-friendly sizing, thicker stock options and with that comes the extra natural resistance to everyday use.
Paper vouchers can still work well for shorter-term campaigns, one-time gifting, or presentation-led promotions. Both options have their usefulness, so the best choice often depends on the type of campaign, customer experience, or redemption process your business intends to run.
Do QR Codes Work on Gift Cards?
QR codes and barcodes work very reliably on gift cards when the artwork is supplied correctly and enough contrast is maintained between the code and background. Clean black codes on lighter backgrounds remain the safest option for readability across different devices and lighting conditions.
It is also important to remember that barcode scanners and QR readers effectively read artwork in greyscale rather than full color. Some color combinations may appear high contrast visually while becoming difficult to distinguish once converted into lighter and darker tones during scanning.
Very small codes, poor contrast, or overcrowded layouts can affect scanning performance, which is why maintaining clear spacing around machine-readable elements is important. While stylized QR codes and decorative barcode elements may look visually interesting, maintaining reliable functionality should always take priority over design experimentation. Customers should also ensure their QR codes or barcodes are generated, tested, and supplied at a suitable size for their intended scanning environment before printing.
Can Each Gift Card Have a Unique Number or QR Code?
Each gift card can be individually personalized using the “All Prints Personalized via Data Merge” option on our product configurator. Businesses often add unique QR codes, barcodes, serial numbers, expiry dates, customer names, or redemption references across the same print run.
This works by applying different spreadsheet data to each individual card during production. Each row of data generates a separate personalized card while still maintaining the same overall design layout, which helps businesses organize promotional campaigns, customer-specific offers, bookings, or tracked redemption activity more effectively.
It is important that spreadsheet data is supplied in the correct format before production begins, as incorrectly structured or incomplete data can affect how personalized information is applied.
Can Gift Cards Have Rounded Corners?
Gift cards can be produced with rounded corners to create a softer, more polished appearance while also making the cards feel smoother during everyday handling. Rounded corners can also help the cards slide more easily into wallets, purses, and card holders during regular use.
Many businesses choose rounded corners because they support a cleaner overall presentation style while also helping reduce visible corner wear over longer periods of carrying and repeated handling.
How Do You Prepare Artwork for Gift Cards with Barcodes or QR Codes?
Barcode and QR code artwork is best supplied using high-quality print-ready files such as PDF or fully packaged Adobe Illustrator artwork, where the code remains sharp and properly scaled during production. Clear vector artwork helps preserve clean edges and consistent spacing, which is important for reliable scanning once printed.
Artwork should be prepared at 300DPI with CMYK color settings. Adequate clear space should also be maintained around the barcode or QR code itself. Heavily compressed or low-quality images will lose definition during printing, which will affect scanning performance on physical cards.
Can You Help Design Gift Cards for My Business?
Absolutely. If you do not already have finished artwork prepared, our in-house design team can help create gift card designs tailored to your branding and intended usage. Businesses often need help balancing branding, readability, barcode placement, QR code sizing, and operational information without overcrowding the layout.
You can either supply your own print-ready artwork or select “Supply Brief & We Design” on the product configurator, where our design team will work from your supplied brief, branding, and requirements to create the artwork for you.
Gift cards can be printed with QR codes, barcodes, sequential numbering, and other variable data depending on how the cards will be used within your business. Both QR codes and barcodes can be used to retrieve account information, redemption details, customer records, booking references, or supporting digital content during scanning. QR codes are often customer-facing, while barcodes are commonly used with barcode scanners and till systems.
Businesses use gift cards for prepaid gifting, customer rewards, booking validation, or longer-term promotional use where cards may remain in wallets, purses, or card holders for extended periods of time. For businesses expecting customers to carry or reuse the cards across 12 to 24 months and beyond, plastic is a practical long-term solution.
Clear positioning, strong contrast, and sensible sizing all help QR codes and barcodes scan more consistently across phone cameras, barcode scanners, and till systems.
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