Trading Cards

Create promotional trading cards with branded designs, limited edition runs, and fun inspirational texts for fans to receive and collect. With customizable artwork and messaging, trading cards turn a simple marketing piece into memorabilia people want to keep and share. 

Sports cards and collectible card games have always had an enthusiastic following that spans generations. You can enter this market and promote your business by designing and printing high-quality cards that become valuable over the years. 

Elevate Your Trading Card Printing With High-Quality Materials 

Start your trading cards journey with PrintPlace, offering multiple options for designing and printing your collectible promotional pieces. 

The Cardstock

We’ll print your trading cards on sturdy 2.5" x 3.5" cardstock. You can choose how thick your cards will come in: 

• 14 pt. cardstock: standard option
• 16 pt. cardstock: slightly thicker and sturdier 

Custom Printing

The cards are printed in full color with, perfect for vivid designs. You can also choose printing style for your collectible cards. 

• Front printing only: Design is printed on one side only; the back is completely blank.
• Front and back printing: Cards are printed back-to-back. Choose whether you want one design on the front and back, or two different designs, one on each side. 

Card Finish

Add shine, texture, and personality to your trading cards by selecting coating options that enhances their surface: 

• Gloss both sides
• Matte both sides
• High Gloss UV both sides
• Silk both sides
• Velvet soft touch both sides 

Add Foil 

Make your cards limited edition by adding foil stamping or raised foil designs. You can also choose the foil color that works best with your art. 

• Raised gold foil
• Raised holographic foil
• Raised silver foil
• Foil on front
• Foil on back
• Foil on both sides 

 Available foil colors: 

• Copper
• Gold
• Red
• Silver
• Black
• Blue 

Frequently Asked Questions About Trading Cards

How is the back-to-back printing done on trading cards? 

Our full-color printing and thick cardstock ensure the designs won’t bleed to the other side. The cards will stay vibrant front and back without affecting the designs. 

How should I design my trading cards? 

It depends on the type of card you want! Sports cards usually feature a player photo, stats, and team logos, while collectible card games often include character art, abilities, and game text. 

How long does it take to complete my trading card order? 

Printing of trading cards takes 2–6 business days. Please not that this timeline does not include shipping days. The turnaround time can be toggled depending on your order quantity. 

Can I include multiple designs in one order? 

Each order is limited to one design, but you can order multiple copies of that design. If you need several designs, you can place separate orders for each version. 

How do I use trading cards to promote my brand? 

You can feature your logo, products, or message on custom trading cards and use them for giveaways, contests, or event handouts. You can also try designing limited edition options for your brand that enthusiasts would love to have.