Double-sided A5 silk finish 350gsm invitations, fo... Double-sided A5 silk finish 350gsm invitations, foil text over printed image backgrounds. Excellent help from the website enabled me to create the necessary files for uploading from scratch. I needed to clarify a couple of requirements (noob tech questions), but after the phone call with the excellently informative and patient customer support, all was clear. Shared the files via Google, digital proof the next day, invitations arrived a week later (standard turnaround). Excellent quality! The packaging was exceptional, so the 100 invitations were perfect on arrival N.B. a signed-for delivery allows you to inspect the package and sign for damage, if you see any. Very pleased indeed with the product and process, so I am more than happy to recommend Aura Print!
Custom Playing Cards - Design Your Own Unique Deck
- Transform any celebration with fully personalized playing card decks featuring your designs, artwork, or branding
- High-quality printing on professional card stock with top-notch grade finishes and feel
- Rapid turnaround with as little as 1 day dispatch available for urgent orders
Create something truly special with our custom deck service. Our full color custom playing cards offer the perfect blend of entertainment and memory-making. Supply us with your custom logos, patterns or designs to craft a deck that's uniquely yours.
Our custom playing card printing uses advanced digital technology to deliver vibrant colors and sharp details on every card. With the option of adding a durable card box, these cards are ideal for promotional campaigns, or one-of-a-kind gifts. Our comprehensive online calculator allows you to customize your card order, choosing single or double sided playing cards, selecting from a variety of hand picked papers & finishes.
Custom Made Playing Cards - Professional Playing Card Printing You Can Trust
We use the finest materials and printing techniques to print custom playing cards. We inspect each card to ensure consistent quality across your entire deck. The smooth finish provides excellent shuffling and dealing characteristics - better than traditional playing cards.
Choose from various customization options including different card backs, face designs, papers, laminates and foils. We offer scalable printing, which means you can order a single custom deck of playing cards, or hundreds for your business needs. We guarantee consistent quality with every deck you order. Your custom printed playing cards will arrive ready to shuffle, deal, and enjoy for years to come.
8 Premium paper stocks including duplexed options
Friendly, knowledgeable customer service team available to answer any questions.
Order from low minimum quantities, making custom playing card printing accessible for small runs and large-scale projects alike.
Metallic ink, foil and painted edge upgrades
Dispatched using a reliable 1-3 working day courier in as little as 1 working day from proof approval.
All print products are finished, quality checked, and packed in-house by our professionals.
Hot Off the Press
Real jobs, fresh off our presses. Have a browse for inspiration - or just a nosey at what's been rolling through production.
Love a good nosey? Take a peek at our full print gallery.
Specialist Game & Trading Card Formats
From casino-style poker decks to trading card games and tarot sets, we print professional custom playing cards designed for structured gameplay and repeat handling. Whether you are launching a new TCG, producing MTG-style cards, creating a custom poker deck for events, or developing components for a board game, our precision printing and premium stocks ensure consistent, high quality results.
Every format can be fully customised with your own artwork, layouts and mechanics, giving creators, publishers and brands the flexibility to produce retail ready decks or short prototype runs with confidence.
Poker Playing Cards
Each suit has a distinct personality: hearts passionate, diamonds ambitious, clubs clever, spades mysterious. Are you ready to buy-in?
Tarot Playing Cards
From complete decks to unique oracle packs, make your readings more personal than ever with fully customizable spiritual cards.
Trading Cards
Your gateway to the world of fandom! The perfect gift for a TCG fanatic or an addition to your novelty collection, design your own or team up with Aura Print!
Custom MTG style Cards
In a world where creatures clash, spells ignite, and strategic minds battle for dominance in an orchestra of magic, why not make your own?
Board Game Playing Cards
Make your quirky cast of cards transport players to strategic showdowns. Roll the dice on premium paper stocks and innovative finishes now!
Custom Games & Educational Card Printing
Beyond traditional playing card formats, we produce fully customised card sets for original games, learning tools, promotional campaigns and creative projects. From trivia and flash cards to personalised photo decks and bespoke card games, our flexible print options allow you to tailor size, stock, finish and packaging to suit your exact requirements.
Whether you are building a classroom resource, developing a party game, or creating a branded engagement tool, we make custom card printing scalable for both small batches and larger production runs.
Card Game Playing Cards
Let your imagination run wild with the most distinctive decks in the business. Ready to play? Our customization tools are ready!
Trivia Game Cards
From history to pop culture, turn your next event into the ultimate game of Family Feud!
Flash Cards
Create a personalized learning experience with playful games! Send your design or team up with our in-house design team to create a unique educational experience.
Photo Playing Cards
Transform every game into a walk down memory lane with the ultimate gift of game personalization. A sentimental gift for family members, teammates, employees, or friends alike.
Materials, Finishes & Deck Production Options
Take your custom playing cards further with specialist materials, premium finishes and complete deck production solutions. Choose from durable plastic stocks, metallic foil enhancements, wholesale quantities and custom printed card boxes to create a deck that performs as well as it looks.
With options for double sided playing card printing, bulk production and fully collated deck assembly, we help you move from concept to finished product efficiently and professionally - ready for retail, events or direct distribution.
Plastic Playing Cards
Ideal for kids and cafes, these cards are printed on waterproof and tearproof stock, so wipe 'em down and keep playing!
Metallic Foil Playing Cards
Add a shimmer of class to every winning hand with our premium, eye-catching foils that outperform the competition.
Wholesale Playing Cards
Get your legion of promotional decks ready for action all while saving yourself some silver. Who's ready to deal?
Standard Playing Card Boxes
Enjoy gaming, laughter, and memories for years with our beautiful card storage solutions. Customize your box to fit any deck, no matter the number of cards or type.
Playing Card Sizes & Custom Dimensions
We print custom playing cards in a range of industry standard sizes, with the flexibility to produce fully custom dimensions at either single or double sided for unique projects. Whether you need classic poker size decks, slim bridge style cards, oversized formats or something completely bespoke, every deck is printed to precise measurements with consistent trimming and professional finishing.
Standard Playing Card – 2.5x3.5inch (64x89mm)
The most popular format for casino style decks, promotional cards and retail ready playing card sets.
Slim Playing Card - 2.25x3.5inch (57x89mm)
A narrower alternative ideal for games requiring larger hands or compact layouts.
Tall Playing Card - 2.75x4.75inch (70x120mm)
Perfect for tarot, oracle and artwork focused decks.
Large Playing Card - 3.5x5.75inch (89x146mm)
Great for teaching tools, presentation decks and novelty formats.
Custom Size Playing Cards
Enter your exact width and height and we will print to your specification. From square cards to extra tall formats, our production setup allows for complete size flexibility across small and bulk runs.
8 Premium Card Stocks & Specialist Options
Our custom playing card printing is available on eight professional card stocks, giving you full control over appearance, durability and handling performance. From ultra-smooth coated finishes to textured recycled boards and tear-resistant synthetic stock, you can tailor your deck to suit structured gameplay, retail presentation or long-term use.
Stock weights vary by material, allowing you to balance flexibility, shuffle feel and rigidity depending on your project requirements. Whether you’re producing casino-style poker decks, trading cards, educational flashcards or retail-ready game sets, the choice of stock plays a critical role in both performance and perceived quality.
Browse our paper catalogue to explore the full range of available finishes.
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Gloss
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Recycled
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Kraft
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GF Smith Colorplan
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Colourcore
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Nevertear
Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Playing Card Printing
For brands and creators prioritizing environmental responsibility, we offer recycled and responsibly sourced paper options across our custom playing card range. These stocks help reduce environmental impact while maintaining the weight, structure and print quality required for professional decks.
Eco-friendly playing cards are ideal for:
Sustainable product launches
Educational and nonprofit projects
Environmentally focused brands
Retail decks with responsible sourcing values
You can also combine recycled stocks with minimal finishing options and plastic-free packaging to create a more environmentally conscious final product.
Print Options & Protective Finishes
All of our custom playing cards are printed in full color CMYK using professional digital presses to ensure sharp detail, accurate color reproduction and smooth gradients across every card in your deck. From complex artwork to clean logo-driven designs, your cards are produced with consistent, high resolution results.
For added visual impact, we also offer gold and silver metallic ink, applied during the digital print process to introduce subtle shimmer and enhanced contrast. Metallic ink is ideal for logos, typography and decorative elements that need to stand out while maintaining a refined finish.
To protect your cards during handling and repeated shuffling, choose from a range of lamination options including silk, gloss or soft-touch finishes. Lamination can be applied to either side of the card to increase durability, reduce surface wear and enhance the overall feel and longevity of your deck.
For projects requiring a more reflective, bonded metallic finish, we also offer dedicated metallic foil playing card printing as a specialist upgrade.
Finishing Options & Deck Production
Once your artwork and stock are selected, refine your custom playing cards with professional finishing upgrades and choose how your deck is assembled for final delivery.
Rounded Corners for Durability & Handling
All custom playing cards can be supplied with precision rounded corners to improve durability and reduce edge wear during shuffling and repeated handling.
We offer multiple corner radius options, including:
3.5mm radius for a subtle, classic playing card finish
6mm radius for enhanced durability and smoother handling
16mm radius for a softer, more distinctive rounded appearance
Rounded corners help prevent fraying, minimize corner damage and extend the lifespan of frequently handled decks - particularly important for poker cards, trading cards, educational flashcards and commercial card games.
Painted Edges
For a premium, high-impact finish, selected stocks can be upgraded with painted edges. This specialist enhancement applies color to the edge of the deck, creating a bold visual statement when stacked.
Painted edges are popular for luxury poker decks, branded promotional cards, retail game launches and limited edition runs.
Deck Collation & Custom Card Deck Printing
We don’t just print individual cards — we produce complete, retail-ready decks.
Cards can be counted, sorted and collated into finished packs ready for distribution, resale or direct fulfillment. If you are ordering custom playing card boxes, your decks can be inserted directly into packaging for a fully assembled final product.
This makes us ideal for:
Custom deck printing projects
Branded promotional card decks
Retail game launches
Wholesale playing card production
Kickstarter campaigns and product prototypes
Whether you need a short prototype run or large-scale deck production, we support efficient collation, professional assembly and consistent presentation from start to finish.
Popular Uses for Custom Playing Cards
Custom playing cards are used across retail, hospitality, entertainment and marketing industries throughout the United States. From casino-grade decks and branded promotional sets to novelty gift packs and themed retail collections, our flexible production options allow you to tailor every detail to suit your audience and purpose.
Custom Casino Playing Cards
Our custom casino playing cards are produced to professional playing card standards and designed for smooth handling, consistent shuffling and repeat use. Ideal for casinos, gaming venues, private clubs and hospitality environments, these decks can be fully customized with your branding, security details and bespoke artwork.
Printed in full-color CMYK with optional metallic ink or foil upgrades, casino decks can also be finished with protective lamination for enhanced durability. Whether you require traditional casino-style backs or fully custom artwork across both sides, we support short-run event decks and larger-scale casino card production.
Branded Playing Cards
Branded playing cards provide a distinctive and memorable way to promote your company, event or product launch. Fully customizable on both sides, decks can incorporate logos, brand colors, campaign messaging and custom design elements while maintaining a professional playing card format.
Custom branded decks are widely used for corporate giveaways, trade shows, hospitality marketing, influencer campaigns and limited edition retail releases. With options such as metallic ink, foil detailing, painted edges and custom card boxes, your deck becomes a premium promotional product built to be kept and reused.
Novelty Playing Cards
Novelty playing cards are perfect for themed decks, creative retail concepts and personalized gift products. Whether you are producing humorous designs, illustrated character decks, artist collaborations or fully customized photo playing cards, each card can be tailored to your concept.
Double-sided printing allows full control over both faces and backs, creating cohesive themed decks with strong visual impact. Popular for gift shops, seasonal retail collections, online creators and limited edition runs, novelty decks can be produced in small batches or scaled for wholesale distribution.
The Order Process
Place your order online using our instant price calculator, which updates your total in real time.
Reply to your Order Confirmation email by sending us your artwork or design brief.
Our design team reviews your artwork, discusses any issues with you, and sends a proof for your approval.
After approval, your prints are produced and shipped straight to you within just a few days.
Let our Design Team Work their Magic
We understand not everyone is a professional designer. You may not know your RGB from your CMYK or your bleed from your trap. That's why we have our in-house team on hand to craft the design of your dreams. All designs are individually created by our talented bunch. Yes, that's right, real people!
How Many Playing Cards are in a Standard Deck?
In a standard deck of playing cards there are typically 52 active cards. They are divided into four suits: Spades (black), Hearts (red), Diamonds (red) and Clubs (Black). Each suit contains 13 cards: Ace, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Jack, Queen and King.
At Aura Print, there is no limit to the number of cards you can have in a playing card deck. Simply enter how many playing cards per deck you would like along with the number of decks required and we’ll make it happen.
What Card Stock Is Best for Custom Playing Cards?
The best card stock for your custom playing cards really depends on how you plan to use the cards. If you’re creating a custom playing card deck for regular gameplay, shuffling, or repeated handling, we’d usually recommend a durable, premium stock with a smooth finish that feels comfortable in the hand and holds up well over time. For this, most customers tend to choose 14pt silk stock, although this is very subjective. For promotional decks, flashcards, or giveaway decks, lighter options can also work well depending on your budget and requirements.
After working on thousands of custom playing card projects, we’ve found that most customers are looking for a balance between durability, print quality, and shuffle feel. If you’re unsure which option is right for your project, our team can help guide you through our paper catalog based on the type of deck you’re creating.
Alongside paper choice, many customers also ask about the ideal size for their custom playing cards. If you’re still deciding on dimensions, we recommend reading our guide to playing card dimensions.
Can Every Playing Card Have a Different Design?
Absolutely. Every card within your deck can feature completely unique artwork, text, colors, illustrations, layouts, or gameplay elements.
This is especially popular for custom card games, tarot decks, trading cards, educational flashcards, promotional campaigns, and personalized gifts where each card needs to contain different artwork or information. Some customers create fully illustrated decks where every single card is unique, while others personalize cards with names, stats, QR codes, instructions, or variable messaging throughout the pack.
As long as your artwork files are supplied correctly, we can print fully variable designs across the entire deck without issue. This flexibility is one of the biggest reasons custom playing cards work so well for everything from independent game creators and Kickstarter campaigns through to branded merchandise and ecommerce products.
If you’re looking for inspiration before starting your project, our guide on designing your own playing cards explores different creative approaches and ideas for custom decks.
Are Your Playing Cards Suitable for Shuffling and Repeated Use?
Yes - most customers order custom playing cards specifically for repeated gameplay, shuffling, and long-term handling.
The overall durability of the cards depends largely on the stock and finish selected. Smooth silk stocks combined with laminate are particularly popular because they provide a familiar shuffle feel while also helping protect the cards against edge wear, fingerprints, and general handling damage over time.
We regularly print decks for poker games, trading card games, educational tools, party games, promotional products, and retail decks that are designed to be used repeatedly rather than simply displayed.
If durability is especially important for your project, our guide on lamination facts explains how different laminate finishes can affect both protection and handling.
Can I Order a Test Run Before Placing My Full Order?
Absolutely. Many customers choose to print a smaller test run before committing to a larger quantity, especially for Kickstarter campaigns, retail products, custom games, and premium collector decks.
A physical sample can help you check artwork alignment, color reproduction, card feel, finish quality, readability, and overall presentation before scaling into larger production runs. This is especially useful for projects involving foil, dark artwork, detailed illustrations, or gameplay-heavy layouts. It is important to note that short-run playing cards work out more expensive than larger runs due to the setup cost being spread across fewer cards and decks.
Smaller runs are also popular for photography samples, influencer previews, convention demos, and early-stage product testing.
Can You Print Matching Boxes for My Custom Playing Cards?
Custom printed playing card boxes are available for all of our custom playing card products.
Many customers choose matching packaging to create a more complete and professional finished product, particularly for retail decks, Kickstarter campaigns, Etsy products, gifts, and collector editions. We offer a wide range of finishing options for playing card boxes including soft-touch laminate, foil, and premium board stocks to help the packaging feel cohesive with the cards themselves.
If you’re exploring packaging ideas for your deck, our guide on how to make a playing card box explains more about sizing, structure, and presentation options.
Can You Check My Artwork Before Printing?
Absolutely. Every order is checked by our team before production begins to help identify any obvious setup issues that may affect the final print result.
We regularly check things like bleed, resolution, sizing, color setup, safe zones, and general print suitability before your files move into production. If we spot anything that looks problematic, we’ll normally contact you before printing begins.
That said, it’s still important for customers to check their own files carefully before submission, especially for text-heavy designs, fine linework, or projects with precise alignment requirements.
If you’re preparing your own files, our guide on how to check your artwork for print covers some of the most common issues we see before production.
How Long Does It Take to Print Custom Playing Cards?
Standard production times for custom playing cards start from 2 business days once artwork proofs have been approved. More complex projects involving foil, die cutting, specialty finishes, or thicker duplexed stocks may take longer depending on the specification of the order.
Customers working to tighter deadlines can also select Rush Service during checkout, which removes one business day from the standard production schedule.
Shipping times within the USA typically range between 1–3 business days depending on location. East Coast deliveries are often faster, while Central, Mountain, and West Coast destinations may take slightly longer once dispatched.
For the most accurate turnaround estimate, we always recommend configuring your exact product specification in the calculator before ordering.
Can I Add Metallic Foil to Playing Cards?
Absolutely. Metallic foil is one of the most popular upgrades for custom playing cards, especially for luxury decks, collector cards, tarot cards, poker decks, and premium retail products.
We offer a wide range of foil colors including gold, silver, holographic, rose gold, chrome, and colored metallic foils. Foil is commonly used for borders, logos, suit symbols, typography, decorative details, and highlighted artwork elements to create a much more premium finish under lighting.
Preparing foil artwork correctly is especially important though, particularly for fine details and smaller text. If you’re planning a foil project, our guide on setting up artwork for foil printing with examples explains some of the most common setup considerations before production.
What is the Minimum Order Quantity for Custom Playing Cards?
There’s no minimum order quantity for custom playing cards.
You can order anything from a single card in a single deck through to large wholesale production runs containing thousands of decks. Customers can also choose exactly how many cards they’d like per deck, giving complete flexibility for prototypes, gifts, retail products, Kickstarter campaigns, and commercial projects.
Smaller quantities are ideal for testing artwork, checking finishes, or reviewing gameplay before scaling into larger runs, while larger orders become much more cost-effective per unit because setup costs are spread across more decks.
If you’re planning a larger retail or commercial project, our article on branded playing cards and the benefits of promotional items explores some of the ways businesses use custom decks as long-term promotional products.
What Can Custom Playing Cards Be Used For?
Custom playing cards are used for far more than traditional card games.
Over the years, we’ve worked on everything from poker decks, trading card games, tarot cards, flashcards, drinking games, and wedding favors through to branded promotional products, Kickstarter launches, educational tools, and fully customized board games.
Some customers create personalized decks as gifts, while others use custom cards for retail products, subscription boxes, hospitality branding, training materials, or event giveaways. Because every card can be fully customized, there’s huge flexibility when it comes to artwork, gameplay mechanics, packaging, and presentation.
We’ve also seen major growth in creators developing independent games and collector-focused products in recent years, particularly for crowdfunding campaigns and ecommerce brands looking to build something visually distinctive and memorable.
In a standard deck of playing cards there are typically 52 active cards. They are divided into four suits: Spades (black), Hearts (red), Diamonds (red) and Clubs (Black). Each suit contains 13 cards: Ace, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Jack, Queen and King.
At Aura Print, there is no limit to the number of cards you can have in a playing card deck. Simply enter how many playing cards per deck you would like along with the number of decks required and we’ll make it happen.
Helpful Playing Card Related Information, Tips & Tricks
If you’re a professional playing card connoisseur or simply ordering card decks for some gaming fun, we’re here to answer your questions. Our team have written loads of useful, informative blogs about everything playing card printing related. Below are a few of the more common enquiries.
Design Your Own Tarot Cards
Create personalized tarot cards that reflect your unique artistic vision and spiritual practice. Bring your mystical designs to life with our high-quality printing—vibrant colors, premium card stock, and expert finishes.
DIY Poker Cards
Design your own professional-quality poker cards for games nights, promotional events or personalized gifts. Turn your creative ideas into durable, casino-grade playing cards with smooth handling and a top-quality finish.
Design Your Own Playing Cards
Unleash your creativity with our bespoke playing card printing service. From custom illustrations and photographs to unique back designs and personalized faces, create a deck that's truly unique. Learn how with our helpful blog page!
Playing Card Dimensions
Understanding playing card dimensions is essential for creating professional-quality custom decks. We print industry-standard sizes and can certainly accommodate custom dimensions to fit your specific needs.
Popular Add-Ons for Playing Cards
After working on hundreds of custom playing card projects, we’ve developed a strong understanding of what our customers usually need next. Once the playing cards are sorted, attention often turns to how they’ll be packaged, handled, and shared. Whether they’re being sold at conventions, given away to Patreon subscribers, or handed out as trade show promo pieces, these are the extras people often come back for to make sure everything feels complete and ready to go.
Playing Card Boxes
Keep your gaming experience organized, safe, and secure with custom printed playing card boxes designed to protect your cards while keeping your branding front and center.
Packaging
Complete your order with high-quality packaging solutions, ideal for protecting your products during shipping and creating a polished unboxing experience.
Stickers
Versatile, cost-effective, and fun, custom stickers are perfect for branding, sealing packaging, or adding a unique finishing touch to your products.
Backing Cards
Add structure and support with printed backing cards, ideal for displaying, protecting, or enhancing the presentation of your items.
Product Tags
Custom product tags are a simple way to communicate key information, reinforce your branding, and add a professional finish to your products.
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