Genuinely tactile
Use physically raised characters rather than a printed shadow, spot UV or simulated raised-effect graphic.
CUSTOM EMBOSSED PLASTIC CARDS
Custom embossed plastic cards with names and numbers you can see and feel.
PlasticCard.nz supplies custom-printed plastic cards with true embossed characters for businesses and organisations throughout New Zealand.
Use true embossing to give membership, VIP, loyalty, identification or account cards a distinctive tactile detail. Tell us what needs to be raised, and we’ll help plan the layout around the longest names or numbers, available space and any suitable gold or silver tipping.
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TRUE RAISED CHARACTERS
Give names and numbers the unmistakable look and feel of true embossing.
True embossing forms selected characters through the plastic card so they stand above the surface and can be seen and felt. The surrounding artwork remains fully customised to your organisation.
We plan the embossed fields around the longest real names or numbers, available characters and the space required by other card features, so the finished layout remains clear and balanced.
Personalised where required
Emboss individual names, numbers or short identifiers from an organised data file where the available format supports them.
Clear and distinctive
Make important names or reference numbers stand out clearly on the card.
Optional gold or silver tipping
Add gold or silver colour to the tops of raised characters where the selected card and process support it.
WHERE EMBOSSED CARDS WORK WELL
Use true embossing where important names and numbers need to stand out.
Embossed plastic cards work best when the raised detail has a clear purpose—such as a member name, customer number or account reference—and enough space to remain easy to read.
Membership cards
Raise member names or numbers to give the card a distinctive tactile detail and a clear membership reference.
VIP cards
Add selected raised names, numbers or tier references to customer-recognition cards where the design and available space suit embossing.
Loyalty cards
Use an embossed customer or account reference for an established loyalty programme where the card format is suitable.
Identification cards
Add a raised name or short reference where it helps staff or cardholders identify the card quickly.
Account and reference cards
Emboss an account, client or reference number for businesses that use a physical card as part of their customer process.
Tactile business cards
Use a short embossed name, number or detail as a distinctive tactile feature on a plastic business card.
Getting an embossed card quote is straightforward.
You do not need every embossing detail finalised before contacting us. Tell us what the card is for and what needs to be raised, then share the quantity, longest examples, preferred position, artwork and any data you already have.
Card purpose
Who will receive the card, how it will be used and what the raised information needs to communicate.
Approximate quantity
How many embossed cards you need for the first run and whether replacement or repeat orders are likely.
Embossed fields and longest values
The names, numbers or short identifiers required, including the longest real entry for each field.
Preferred position
Where the raised lines should sit and which printed details, barcodes or magnetic stripes need clear space around them.
Tipping preference
Whether you prefer gold, silver or untipped raised characters, subject to the supported card and process.
Artwork and data status
Whether the artwork is ready and whether the names or numbers are organised in the order they should be produced.
Delivery
Where the finished cards need to be delivered and when they are needed for issue, renewal or replacement.
ARTWORK AND DATA SUPPORT
We check the artwork, embossed fields and data before your cards go into production.
Share the card artwork, proposed embossed fields and examples of the longest values. We can review the intended position, check how the raised details sit alongside printed text, barcodes, magnetic stripes and other card features, and flag anything that needs attention.
If every card has different names or numbers, agreeing the data columns, record order, character limits and proofing process early helps keep the full run accurate and consistent.
RELATED PERSONALISATION AND FINISH OPTIONS
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HELPFUL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Questions about custom embossed plastic cards?
What does embossed mean on a plastic card?
True embossing mechanically forms characters through the plastic card so they stand above the surface and can be seen and felt. It is different from a printed shadow, spot UV or artwork designed only to look raised.
What information can be embossed?
Names, numbers and short identifiers are common. The available characters, maximum line length, number of lines and position are confirmed for the selected card format and embossing process.
Can every card have different embossed details?
Variable names or numbers may be possible when supplied in an agreed data file. The longest values, character restrictions, record order and proofing method must be settled before production.
Can embossed characters be gold or silver?
Gold or silver tipping may be considered for the tops of raised characters. The available colour and coverage depend on the selected card format and embossing process.
Where can embossed characters be positioned?
The available area depends on the card format, line length and space required by printed details, barcodes, magnetic stripes or other features. The position is confirmed before the artwork and data are finalised.
Can embossing be combined with barcodes or magnetic stripes?
These features may be combined where the card layout provides separate suitable areas. The barcode or magnetic stripe also needs its own artwork, data and system requirements confirmed.
What do you need to quote custom embossed cards?
Please share the card purpose, approximate quantity, embossed fields, longest real values, preferred position, tipping preference, artwork and data status, delivery destination and timing. A rough brief is enough to begin.
READY TO CREATE YOUR EMBOSSED CARDS?
Create embossed plastic cards with raised details that stand out.
Tell us what needs to be embossed, how many cards you need and where the raised details should sit. We’ll help you work through the available characters, data and tipping options and prepare a quote for the job.