Custom Gift Card Boxes

Updated 2026-10-06

Custom gift card boxes are small printed boxes and holders that retailers, restaurants, salons, hotels and brands use to present gift cards and gift certificates as a finished gift. Styles include slim rigid boxes with inserts, sleeve and tray boxes, folding card holders and envelopes. Share your card size and quantity, and a specialist replies with pricing.

Insert slot holds the card
Rigid, sleeve or folder styles
Logo and foil printing
Ready for counter display

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Turning a gift card into a gift

A gift card on its own looks like a last-minute decision. Presented in a custom gift card box, it feels like a real present, which makes customers more likely to buy one at your counter and more comfortable giving one. The box holds the card securely in a slot, protects it from bending and gives your brand space to say what the card is for.

Slim rigid boxes with a lift-off lid or magnetic flap and a slotted insert are the premium choice for spas, jewelers and luxury retailers. Sleeve and tray boxes give a slide-out reveal. Folding card holders and printed envelopes in SBS paperboard suit restaurants and higher-volume retail. Custom gift certificate boxes are slightly larger to fit printed certificates rather than plastic cards.

Keep the outside simple and premium: logo, a short line such as a gift for you, and a color or pattern from your brand. Foil stamping and soft-touch lamination make small boxes feel substantial. Leave a writing area or printed to and from lines inside. Seasonal sleeves let the same box work for holidays, birthdays and thank-you gifts. A small window can show the card design.

Popular uses

Retail store gift cards
Restaurant and cafe gift cards
Spa and salon gift certificates
Hotel and experience vouchers
Corporate employee rewards
Holiday gift card promotions

Specifications

Size	Made to your exact inside dimensions (L × W × H)
Materials	Paperboard (SBS), kraft, corrugated (E, B or double wall), rigid chipboard
Printing	Full colour CMYK, Pantone (PMS) spot colours, inside and outside printing
Finishes	Matte, gloss or soft-touch lamination, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing, debossing
Add-ons	Window cut-outs, inserts, handles, custom tissue paper and stickers
Proof	Digital proof on your dieline before production

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Options for custom gift card boxes

Slim rigid boxes

Rigid boxes with a lift-off lid or magnetic flap and a slotted insert, giving a gift card the feel of a premium present.

Sleeve and tray boxes

A printed sleeve over a slim tray creates a slide-out reveal, and seasonal sleeves can change while the tray stays the same.

Folding card holders

Printed paperboard folders with a die-cut slot for the card and a space for a message, practical for higher volumes.

Certificate boxes

Slightly larger boxes and folders sized for printed gift certificates, popular with spas, salons and experience businesses that sell treatments and packages.

Card slot inserts

Die-cut paperboard inserts hold the card securely so it does not slide out and is presented at the center when the box opens.

Foil and soft-touch

Foil stamping, embossing and soft-touch lamination make a small box feel substantial and match a premium brand at the counter.

How it works

Ordering custom gift card boxes

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Request a quote
Tell us the box style, size, quantity and where it ships.
Get pricing and a proof
A specialist confirms options and sends a digital proof of your design.
Approve and print
Nothing goes to press until you approve the proof.
Delivered to your door
Boxes ship to your address in the USA or Canada.

FAQ

Custom Gift Card Boxes: questions answered

Still unsure? Ask a packaging specialist.

How do you package a gift card nicely?

Place the card in a slotted insert inside a slim box or folder, with a short message and space for names. A rigid box or sleeve and tray box adds a premium reveal. Branded printing makes it look like a finished gift.

Can I get custom gift card boxes with my logo?

Yes. Your logo can be printed, foil stamped or embossed on any gift card box or holder. The inside can carry a message or to and from lines. You approve a digital proof before production.

What size is a gift card box?

Most plastic gift cards are the same size as a standard payment card, so boxes are sized just larger, with a slot to hold it. If you use a different card or a printed certificate, send us the size and we build to fit.

What is the difference between a gift card holder and a box?

A gift card holder is usually a folded paperboard card or envelope with a slot, which suits higher volumes. A gift card box is a slim rigid or sleeve box that feels more like a present and suits premium brands.

Can I order custom gift card holders wholesale?

Yes. Retailers and restaurant groups often order holders or boxes in bulk with seasonal sleeves for holidays. Share your card size, style and quantity, and a specialist replies with pricing. A digital proof is shared before production.

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