Customized printing Plastic PVC loyalty gift cards

Create professional, durable, and fully customized PVC loyalty and gift cards for retail, hospitality, events, membership programs, and promotional campaigns. Our custom plastic cards can be produced with full-color artwork, barcodes, QR codes, magnetic stripes, sequential numbering, signature panels, UV effects, foil stamping, and other personalization options.

Designed around the familiar CR80 card format, these cards provide a practical way to connect your physical card program with your brand and customer experience. Whether you need loyalty cards for a retail store, gift cards for a restaurant, membership cards for a club, or identification cards for a business, we can customize the card material, printing, finish, dimensions, and functional features to suit your project.

Specification

Custom PVC Cards for Loyalty and Gift Programs

A well-designed loyalty or gift card can do more than identify a customer. It can encourage repeat purchases, support promotional campaigns, strengthen brand recognition, and provide a convenient way to connect customers with a membership or rewards program.

Our customized PVC cards combine durable plastic construction with professional printing and optional data features. Depending on your requirements, a card can include a barcode or QR code for scanning, a magnetic stripe for compatible systems, or a unique number for customer identification and tracking.

The standard card format is similar to a bank card, making it easy for customers to store in a wallet or card holder.

Why Choose Custom PVC Loyalty Cards?

Paper cards can be inexpensive, but they are more vulnerable to moisture, bending, tearing, and everyday wear. PVC cards offer a more durable alternative and provide a larger surface for consistent brand presentation.

A custom plastic loyalty card can display your logo, brand colors, promotional message, website, QR code, membership number, or other customer information. The card can also be designed around the way it will be used.

For example, a simple loyalty card may only require printed branding and a unique number. A more advanced program may require a barcode or QR code that can be scanned at checkout. A membership program may need a magnetic stripe or variable customer information.

This flexibility makes PVC cards suitable for both simple promotional programs and more structured customer management systems.

PVC vs. Other Card Materials

Different materials can provide different visual effects and levels of durability. The right choice depends on your application, budget, and desired appearance.

PVC is generally the most practical choice for standard loyalty and gift cards because it offers a good balance between cost, durability, printing quality, and customization.

Transparent PVC is useful when the card design intentionally incorporates clear areas. It can create a premium or modern appearance without requiring complex physical construction.

PET can be considered when flexibility or a particular material characteristic is important.

ABS is suitable for projects requiring a rigid plastic structure or specific functional requirements.

Standard CR80 Card Size

The CR80 format is one of the most widely used plastic card sizes. It measures approximately 85.5 × 54 mm, with a standard thickness of 0.76 mm.

This familiar format is convenient for wallets, card holders, card printers, barcode scanners, and many existing card-handling systems.

Custom sizes and thicknesses can also be discussed for projects that require a different card format.

Printing Options for Custom Plastic Cards

High-quality printing helps your card maintain a consistent brand identity while providing enough contrast for important information such as numbers, barcodes, and QR codes.

We can support different printing methods according to artwork, quantity, card material, and visual requirements.

Full-Color Offset Printing

Offset printing is suitable for producing detailed graphics, photographs, logos, gradients, and brand colors across larger production runs. It is a practical choice for businesses that need consistent full-color cards in volume.

Digital Printing

Digital printing is useful for customized and variable-data projects. It can be considered for shorter runs or projects where different card designs, numbers, names, or other data need to be printed.

Screen Printing

Screen printing can be used for selected graphics and special visual effects. It may be appropriate when strong, solid areas of color or specific ink effects are required.

UV Printing

UV printing provides additional possibilities for premium card designs, including selective or spot effects. It can help highlight logos, patterns, text, or other design elements.

Card Finishes and Special Effects

The surface finish can significantly change the look and feel of a plastic card.

A glossy finish can make colors appear more vivid, while a matte finish provides a softer and more sophisticated appearance. Frosted and transparent effects are useful when the design calls for something different from a conventional solid-color card.

Barcode, QR Code and Numbering Options

Functional data can be added to the card according to the requirements of your program.

A barcode can provide a fast way for staff or customers to identify a card during checkout or registration. Common barcode formats include Code 39, Code 128, and EAN-13.

A QR code can connect a physical card to a digital destination, such as a loyalty registration page, promotional landing page, mobile website, digital menu, or customer account.

Sequential numbering can also be printed on cards to help identify individual cards or organize a card distribution program.

The exact data format should be confirmed before production to ensure compatibility with your existing reader, scanner, or management system.

Magnetic Stripe Cards: HiCo vs. LoCo

Magnetic stripe technology can be added when the card needs to interact with a compatible magnetic card reader.

Two common magnetic stripe specifications are HiCo and LoCo.

The appropriate magnetic stripe should be selected according to the card reader and application requirements. If you already have a card-reading system, provide the reader or encoding specifications before production.

Loyalty Card vs. Gift Card vs. Membership Card

Although these cards can look similar, their functions are often different.

A single card can also combine multiple functions. For example, a membership card may include a QR code for digital registration and a barcode for point-of-sale scanning.

Custom Gift Cards for Retail and Hospitality

Gift cards are a useful promotional tool for retailers, restaurants, cafés, hotels, salons, entertainment businesses, and other customer-facing companies.

A professionally printed plastic gift card can reinforce your brand every time it is given to another customer. The front can feature your logo and visual identity, while the reverse can include usage instructions, a barcode, QR code, website, customer service information, or other details.

For premium gift programs, special finishes such as foil stamping, matte surfaces, transparent areas, or spot UV can make the card more distinctive.

Custom Loyalty Cards for Retail Businesses

Loyalty cards can be designed around different reward systems.

A simple program may use a unique card number or barcode to identify customers. More advanced programs can use variable data or QR codes to connect the physical card with an online customer account.

Typical applications include:

• Supermarkets and convenience stores
• Clothing and fashion retailers
• Beauty and personal care businesses
• Restaurants and cafés
• Hotels and hospitality businesses
• Fitness clubs
• Entertainment venues
• Specialty stores
• Local membership programs

The card artwork can be customized to match your existing packaging, signage, website, and other brand materials.

Membership and VIP Cards

Membership cards are often used to create a stronger sense of customer recognition. VIP cards can take the same basic PVC structure and add premium printing or finishing effects.

For example, a VIP card may use a dark or minimalist design with foil stamping, a matte surface, unique numbering, or spot UV details.

Membership cards can also include a barcode or QR code so staff can identify members quickly and connect the card with a digital database.

Plastic Key Tags and Alternative Card Formats

Not every loyalty program requires a full-size CR80 card. Plastic key tags can provide a compact alternative for customers who prefer to attach a loyalty identifier to their keys, bags, or other everyday items.

Key tags can be customized with branding, numbers, barcodes, QR codes, and selected finishing options.

The final dimensions, hole position, thickness, and data requirements should be confirmed before production.

How to Choose the Right Card Configuration

The best card configuration depends on how the card will be used.

For a basic loyalty program: choose standard PVC, full-color printing, and a barcode or unique number.

For a digital loyalty program: consider adding a QR code that connects the physical card with your online system.

For a premium membership program: consider matte or frosted PVC combined with foil stamping, spot UV, or other special effects.

For a magnetic card system: confirm whether your equipment requires HiCo or LoCo magnetic stripe technology.

For a transparent design: transparent or frosted PVC can create visual effects that are difficult to achieve with conventional opaque cards.

Customization Options at a Glance

Card Design Considerations

Before submitting artwork, consider both appearance and function.

Important design elements include the card’s logo, brand colors, typography, barcode or QR code position, numbering area, and any required instructions. Keep functional elements away from edges, corners, or areas that may be affected by punching or other finishing processes.

For variable-data cards, the artwork should clearly identify where names, numbers, barcodes, QR codes, or other changing information will appear.

If the card will be scanned, the barcode or QR code should have enough clear space around it for reliable scanning. Final artwork and technical requirements should be confirmed before mass production.

Quality and Durability

PVC is widely used for plastic cards because it offers a practical combination of durability, printability, and cost. A properly produced card can withstand normal handling better than many paper-based alternatives.

However, durability depends on the material, thickness, printing process, surface treatment, and intended environment. Cards designed for frequent use may require a suitable thickness and finish, while specialty applications may require additional functional features.

For projects with demanding environmental or operational requirements, provide the expected usage conditions so the card configuration can be evaluated accordingly.

Who Can Use Custom PVC Cards?

Custom plastic cards can support many different industries and business models.

The same manufacturing platform can therefore support simple promotional cards as well as more advanced identification and loyalty applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a PVC loyalty card?

A PVC loyalty card is a reusable plastic card designed to identify customers and support a loyalty or rewards program. It can include a barcode, QR code, unique number, magnetic stripe, or other identification feature.

What is the standard PVC card size?

The common CR80 card size is approximately 85.5 × 54 mm, with a standard thickness of around 0.76 mm. Other dimensions and thicknesses can be considered for customized projects.

Can PVC cards have barcodes?

Yes. Barcodes such as Code 39, Code 128, EAN-13, and other formats can be printed according to the requirements of the intended scanning system.

Can you print QR codes on plastic cards?

Yes. QR codes can be incorporated into the card artwork. Variable QR codes can also be considered when individual cards need different digital destinations or identifiers.

Can PVC cards include magnetic stripes?

Yes. Magnetic stripes can be added for compatible systems. HiCo and LoCo options are available depending on the requirements of the card reader.

Are PVC gift cards durable?

PVC is a durable plastic material commonly used for reusable cards. Actual durability depends on card thickness, construction, printing, finish, and usage conditions.

Can each card have a different number?

Yes. Sequential numbering and other variable data can be incorporated into customized card projects.

Can I order transparent PVC cards?

Yes. Transparent and frosted PVC can be used to create distinctive card designs with clear or translucent areas.

What is PVC card?

A PVC card is a plastic card composed of a graphic-quality version of a known as polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It is known for its durability, flexibility and versatility. PVC cards are generally considered the best solution for producing ID cards.

What is a PVC ID card?

A PVC (polyvinyl chloride) card is a typical ID card. These cards are used for identification, credit/debit cards, membership cards, access cards, and more.

What is a magnetic stripe card?

Mag stripe card technology is a reliable, durable, and versatile way to create useful security cards and badges, ID cards, membership cards and a host of other uses. In particular, magnetic stripes excel over other technologies because of their:

What is a PVC ID card?

A PVC (polyvinyl chloride) card is a typical ID card. These cards are used for identification, credit/debit cards, membership cards, access cards, and more.

What is the standard size of a PVC ID card?

Standard ID Card Size. CR80 cards are 3.375″ x 2.125″ (the same size as a credit card) and are the standard, most commonly used size of PVC card. CR100 cards are a whopping 3.88″ x 2.63″ – that’s 42% larger than a standard CR80 card, making them easier to see from a distance and too big to hide in a wallet.

What is a plastic key tag?

Plastic key tags offer your customers the unique opportunity to have your card with them at all times, allowing them easy access and use, and a card that is rarely lost. We’re here to help.

Request a Custom PVC Card Solution

Whether you need a simple loyalty card, a premium VIP membership card, a branded gift card, or a barcode and magnetic stripe card, the card can be configured around your specific requirements.

When requesting a quotation or production evaluation, provide the following information whenever possible:

• Card type and intended application
• Card material
• Card size and thickness
• Quantity
• Artwork or design concept
• Printing requirements
• Glossy, matte, or frosted finish
• Barcode or QR code requirements
• Magnetic stripe requirements
• Variable data or numbering
• Special finishing requirements
• Packaging requirements

Providing these details at the beginning helps determine the appropriate card construction and production process.

A customized PVC card should balance appearance, functionality, durability, and cost. By selecting the right material, printing method, finish, and data technology, you can create a plastic card that works effectively for your customer program while maintaining a professional brand image.