Make a lasting first impression with custom metal business cards designed for professionals, brands, memberships, events, and premium promotional campaigns. Manufactured from stainless steel, brass, copper, or aluminum, these metal cards combine a distinctive look with durable construction and a wide range of customization options.
From laser-cut logos and precision engraving to brushed finishes, mirror polishing, color plating, QR codes, and optional chips, each card can be customized to match your brand identity.
Whether you need a minimalist stainless steel business card, a luxury gold metal card, or a lightweight aluminum design, we can produce custom dimensions, thicknesses, finishes, and artwork according to your requirements.
Why Choose Custom Metal Business Cards?
Traditional paper business cards are lightweight and economical, but they can be easily bent, damaged, or forgotten. A metal business card offers a different experience.
The weight, texture, and finish of a metal card immediately create a more premium impression. It can also incorporate distinctive details that are difficult to reproduce on conventional paper cards, including cut-out logos, engraved graphics, etched patterns, and metallic finishes.
Metal cards are suitable for professionals who want their contact information to stand out, as well as businesses looking for premium membership, VIP, promotional, or event cards.
Key Benefits
- Durable metal construction
- Premium appearance and tactile feel
- Multiple metal materials available
- Custom sizes and thicknesses
- Laser cutting and engraving options
- Brushed, polished, matte, and plated finishes
- CMYK, digital, and screen printing
- QR code, barcode, serial number, and other personalization
- Optional chip and RFID solutions
- Custom packaging available
- Low MOQ starting from 100 pieces
- Samples available upon request
Specification
Material:Metal, Metal/Stainless steel/Aluminum/Copper
Color:Silver/Black/Gold/Rose Gold etc.
Surface finish:Etch,Corrosion,Laser Cut out,plating black color etc
| Item | Metal business card |
| Material | Brass, Copper, Aluminum, Stainless steel |
| Dimension | 85*54mm, 80*43mm, 80*50mm, 77*44mm Or customized |
| Thickness | 0.3mm, 0.4mm, 0.5mm, 0.8mm or customized |
| Printing | CMYK full color offset printing; Silk printing ;Digital printing |
| Crafts option | Serial number, Bar codes, Magnetic Stripe, Chip, Signature Stripe, QR code, Set drill, epoxy, brushed/glossy/polish(mirror)/matte black,engraved,brushed, etched, photo etc. |
| Application | Business cards Membership/VIP/promotion cards Playing cards Wedding/invitation cards |
| Sample | Free sample for metal business card is available at anytime upon request |
Metal Business Card Materials
Different metals create different visual effects, weights, and levels of durability. We offer several popular materials to suit different design and budget requirements.
| Material | Main Characteristics | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Stainless Steel | Strong, durable, modern, corrosion-resistant | Premium business cards and minimalist designs |
| Brass | Warm metallic tone and substantial feel | Luxury and vintage-style cards |
| Copper | Distinctive reddish metallic appearance | Creative, premium, and industrial designs |
| Aluminum | Lightweight and versatile | Lightweight cards and large promotional orders |
Stainless Steel Business Cards
Stainless steel is a popular choice for premium metal business cards because of its strength, clean appearance, and modern character. It works particularly well with brushed, polished, etched, and laser-cut finishes.
A silver stainless steel card can create a sophisticated minimalist appearance, while black plating, gold plating, or other surface treatments can provide a more distinctive brand style.
Brass and Copper Cards
Brass provides a warm gold-toned appearance and a substantial feel in the hand. It is suitable for luxury brands, designers, architects, restaurants, and businesses that prefer a classic or vintage aesthetic.
Copper offers a naturally distinctive reddish metallic color. It can be polished, brushed, etched, or treated with additional finishes to create a unique visual effect.
Aluminum Metal Cards
Aluminum is lighter than many other metal options, making it a practical choice when weight is an important consideration. It can also be anodized or printed in different colors for a modern and colorful appearance.
Custom Sizes and Thicknesses
Standard business card dimensions are available, but custom sizes can also be produced to match your design.
Available dimensions include:
- 85 × 54 mm
- 80 × 43 mm
- 80 × 50 mm
- 77 × 44 mm
- Custom dimensions upon request
Available thicknesses include:
- 0.3 mm
- 0.4 mm
- 0.5 mm
- 0.8 mm
- Custom thicknesses
The ideal thickness depends on your material, card design, cut-out areas, printing requirements, and intended use.
| Thickness | General Characteristics | Typical Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mm | Thin and lightweight | Minimalist designs |
| 0.4 mm | Balanced thickness | Everyday premium cards |
| 0.5 mm | More substantial feel | Premium business cards |
| 0.8 mm | Thick and rigid | Luxury and statement cards |
For designs with extensive laser cut-outs, complex shapes, or integrated features, we recommend confirming the material and thickness with our production team before manufacturing.
Custom Metal Card Finishes
The surface finish has a major impact on the final appearance of a metal business card. Depending on your design, we can provide smooth, reflective, textured, colored, or aged effects.
Available finishes include:
- Brushed finish
- Glossy finish
- Mirror polish
- Matte finish
- Matte black
- Gold plating
- Silver plating
- Rose gold
- Bronze
- Antique copper
- Anodized colors
- Etched finish
- Engraved finish
A brushed surface creates a subtle directional texture, while mirror polishing produces a highly reflective appearance. Matte black provides a contemporary look, and gold or rose gold finishes are suitable for luxury-oriented designs.

Craft Option: Regular colors: Glossy(material color), gold/pure gold, silver/sterling, rose gold, bronze, antique copper, matte/plated black and anodized colors.


Laser Cut Metal Business Cards
Laser cutting allows specific parts of the card to be removed with precision. This technique can be used to create a logo, pattern, geometric shape, initials, or other custom cut-out details.
A laser-cut design can be combined with engraving, printing, or different surface finishes to create a layered visual effect.
For example, a company logo can be cut through the metal while the remaining surface receives a brushed finish. This creates a distinctive design without relying entirely on printed graphics.
Engraving and Etching
Engraving and etching are effective options when you want a durable design that becomes part of the metal surface rather than sitting only on top of it.
Engraving can be used for:
- Company names
- Logos
- Contact information
- Signatures
- Serial numbers
- Patterns
- Product identification
Etching can create fine graphics, textures, lettering, and detailed decorative elements.
For premium cards, engraving or etching can also be combined with color printing or plating to create contrast between different areas of the design.
Printing Options
Metal business cards can be customized with several printing methods depending on the artwork and material.
| Printing Method | Advantages | Suitable Applications |
|---|---|---|
| CMYK Offset Printing | Full-color graphics and detailed artwork | Logos, photos, promotional designs |
| Silk Screen Printing | Strong ink coverage and bold graphics | Solid colors and simple artwork |
| Digital Printing | Flexible for smaller quantities and variable designs | Short runs and customized cards |
Printing can be combined with engraving, etching, brushing, polishing, or plating.
For example, a card can feature a brushed silver background, a laser-engraved logo, and printed contact information. Combining multiple techniques can create a more premium appearance than using a single process.
Custom Metal Business Card Craft Options
A wide range of additional features can be incorporated into the card design.
Available options include:
- QR codes
- Barcodes
- Serial numbers
- Signature strips
- Magnetic stripes
- Chips
- Epoxy
- Decorative stones or drills
- Photo printing
- Laser engraving
- Laser cut-outs
These features can be selected individually or combined depending on the intended application.
NFC and RFID Metal Cards
Metal cards can also be developed with smart card technologies such as RFID or NFC, subject to the selected card construction and chip solution.
Because metal can affect radio-frequency performance, an NFC or RFID metal card requires appropriate antenna positioning and isolation from the metal surface. The chip and inlay structure should therefore be confirmed before production.
If you are developing a smart metal business card, provide the required chip type, application, operating requirements, and desired reading distance. We can then evaluate the appropriate construction for your project.
| Card Type | Main Feature | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Metal Card | Premium physical card | Business networking |
| QR Metal Card | Scannable digital link | Digital contact information |
| NFC Metal Card | Contactless smartphone interaction | Digital business cards |
| RFID Metal Card | RFID-enabled functionality | Membership and identification |
| Magnetic Stripe Card | Magnetic data storage | Access and legacy applications |
Actual NFC/RFID performance depends on the selected chip, antenna, card structure, and application. Testing is recommended before mass production.
Custom Colors for Metal Cards
Color can be customized to support your brand identity.
Common options include:
- Natural silver
- Black
- Gold
- Rose gold
- Bronze
- Antique copper
- Matte black
- Plated colors
- Anodized colors
Natural metal colors can highlight the material itself, while plating and anodizing provide additional visual possibilities.
If your brand uses a specific corporate color, artwork and color requirements should be provided before production so that the appropriate printing or surface treatment can be selected.
Metal Business Cards vs. Paper Business Cards
A metal card is not intended to replace every conventional business card. Instead, it is designed for situations where appearance, durability, and differentiation are important.
| Feature | Metal Business Card | Paper Business Card |
|---|---|---|
| Durability | High | Moderate to low |
| Premium Feel | Excellent | Depends on paper and finishing |
| Design Options | Extensive | Extensive |
| Laser Cut-Out | Available | Limited |
| Metal Finishes | Available | Imitation effects |
| Weight | Higher | Very light |
| Cost | Higher | Lower |
| Brand Impact | Strong | Conventional |
| Reusability | Excellent | Usually disposable |
For mass distribution where cost is the primary concern, paper cards may remain the practical choice. For executives, luxury brands, sales teams, designers, and premium networking events, metal cards can provide a stronger physical impression.
Metal Business Cards vs. Different Metal Materials
Choosing the right material depends on the desired appearance, weight, durability, and budget.
| Requirement | Recommended Material |
|---|---|
| Modern silver appearance | Stainless Steel |
| Lightweight construction | Aluminum |
| Warm luxury appearance | Brass |
| Distinctive reddish metal look | Copper |
| Strong minimalist style | Stainless Steel |
| Vintage or classic design | Brass or Copper |
Our production team can recommend a suitable material based on your artwork and required finish.
Applications of Custom Metal Cards
Custom metal cards can be used in many professional and promotional environments.
Business Cards
Create a distinctive networking card for executives, entrepreneurs, sales professionals, designers, architects, consultants, and other professionals.
VIP and Membership Cards
Metal construction can give membership programs and VIP services a premium physical identity.
Promotional Cards
Companies can use customized metal cards for product launches, promotional campaigns, customer gifts, and special events.
Wedding and Invitation Cards
Laser cutting and decorative finishes make metal cards suitable for premium invitations and special occasions.
Playing and Collector Cards
Metal construction can also be used for collectible cards, specialty playing cards, commemorative items, and limited-edition products.
Custom Packaging
Packaging can be selected according to the positioning of the card.
Available packaging options include:
- OPP bags
- White boxes
- Gift boxes
- Custom boxes
For premium business cards, a custom gift box can enhance the presentation and create a complete unboxing experience.
Packaging requirements can be discussed during the quotation stage.

OPP bag, white box, gift box, custom box.
100pcs/red box
Box size:13*8*6.5cm
G.W.: 1.5Kgs
Customization Process
We aim to keep the production process straightforward.
1. Send Your Design
Provide your logo, artwork, dimensions, material preference, and required quantity.
2. Confirm Specifications
We review the artwork and confirm the metal, thickness, finish, printing, cut-outs, and additional features.
3. Sample Production
A sample can be produced for approval before mass production.
4. Mass Production
After sample approval, production begins according to the confirmed specifications.
5. Quality Inspection
Finished cards are inspected according to the agreed quality requirements before shipment.
6. Packaging and Delivery
Cards are packed using the selected packaging method and shipped by express, air, or sea freight.
Sample Service
Samples are available upon request.
For samples from existing stock, the stated sample preparation time is within 24 hours. New samples based on customer artwork generally require approximately 3–6 working days, depending on the design and production process.
For customized projects, sample requirements, shipping charges, special tooling, and additional processes should be confirmed before ordering.
MOQ and Production Capacity
The standard minimum order quantity for metal business cards is 100 pieces. Special requirements can be discussed with our sales team.
Our stated production capabilities include:
| Product | Stated Monthly Capacity |
|---|---|
| PVC Cards | 40 million |
| RFID Smart Cards | 8 million |
| RFID Tags | 6 million |
| Engraved Metal Cards | 4 million |
Production capacity can vary according to material, artwork complexity, finishing process, order quantity, and production schedule.
Quality Control
Quality is important for metal cards because small differences in dimensions, surface finish, engraving depth, or color can affect the final appearance.
Our stated quality process includes strict quality control and 100% testing before shipment.
For customized projects, customers can also define specific inspection requirements, such as:
- Dimensions and thickness
- Surface finish
- Color consistency
- Logo position
- Engraving quality
- Printing quality
- QR code readability
- Barcode readability
- Chip functionality
- Packaging condition
For NFC or RFID products, functional testing should be included in the agreed quality requirements.
Production process
Shipping and Delivery
Finished products can be shipped by:
- DHL
- FedEx
- UPS
- TNT
- EMS
- Air freight
- Sea freight
The most suitable shipping method depends on order quantity, destination, delivery deadline, and budget.
Express shipping is generally convenient for samples and small orders, while air or sea freight may be more suitable for larger production quantities.
Payment Terms
The standard payment term is:
50% T/T deposit and 50% balance before shipment.
Payment terms for larger projects or special orders can be discussed with the sales team before production.
FAQ
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Q: Are you factory or trading company?
A: We are factory manufacturing metal business card with unique logo cut out with more than 15 years and our factory located in Longhua District, Shenzhen, China, welcome to visit us.
Q: What is your MOQ for metal business card?
A: 100pcs. Please contact us for special requirements.
Q: What is your sample offering time?
A: Within 24 hours for the samples of our stock.
3-6 working days for new sample making.
Q: What is your production Capability for metal business card?
A: Our monthly output is:
PVC card: 40 million
RFID Smart card: 8 million
RFID tag: 6 million
Engraving metal cards : 4 million
Q: How do you guarantee product quality?
A: We have strict QC process and all the goods will be 100% testing before shipping.
Q: What is your payment term?
A: 50% T/T as deposit, balance payment before shipment.
Q: What is your shipping method?
A: By express(DHL, FEDEX, UPS, TNT, EMS, etc.), By Air, By Sea.
Request a Custom Metal Business Card Sample
Ready to create your own metal business card? Send us your artwork, preferred material, card size, thickness, finish, quantity, and any additional features such as engraving, laser cut-outs, QR codes, NFC, or RFID.
Our team can review your requirements and recommend a suitable production method. A sample can be arranged before mass production so you can evaluate the material, finish, artwork, and overall card quality.
Whether you need stainless steel business cards, brass metal cards, aluminum cards, copper cards, laser-cut cards, engraved metal cards, or smart NFC/RFID cards, we can develop a customized solution around your design and application.



