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We make custom metal business cards from sheets of high quality Type 304 stainless steel! This comes in numerous thicknesses that we offer:
| Card Type | Thickness (in mils) | Use Case |
| Thin Promo Card | 10 – 20 mil or our .3mm Metal | Temporary use, cheap metal cards |
| Original Metal Card | 20 – 24 mil or our .5mm Metal | Quality feel, affordable price |
| Standard Credit Card | 30-35 mil or our .7mm Metal | Long-term use, impressive weight |
| Secure Access Cards | 40-45 mil or our 1.0mm Metal | Hotel keys, concert passes |
| Bottle Openers | 60-70 mil or our 1.5mm Metal | Luggage tags and long term keepsakes |
Credit Cards and Gift Cards are 0.76mm by ISO Standards. Metal Kards offers .7mm Stainless Steel that is “Credit Card Thickness”. Because metal credit cards are a sandwich of plastic and metal to contain the antennas and emv chip, a .7mm Metal Kard will be 30% heavier than the best metal credit card.
Compare what you want people to feel: subtle vs impact. Think of how many you’ll carry, your audience, your brand. If in doubt, somewhere in the middle often works well. .5mm is very cost effective, while also making an impact in metal.
Most metal cards are made from Stainless Steel, Brass, Aluminum, or Tin. The best material for any type of metal card is Stainless Steel.
Not at all, it’s our classic thickness for a reason! Easier to carry than a credit card, many find 0.5 mm strikes a good balance between presence and practicality.
Not at all! We design metal cards to be credit card dimensions so that they fit with any wallet, in the same way a credit card is carried.
No, thicker cards are very resistant to bending. Without tools, you’d have a very hard time bending a .7mm metal card, and you’d have to be strong to bend a .5mm thickness. The only bendable card is .3mm, where stainless steel tends to return to it’s original shape, you can bend this thickness.
Our cards are very durable, along with our specially formulated silkscreen inks – they are scratch resistant, and come individually sleeved in a clear plastic protector, but the finish can play a role in scratch visibility over long term use. Matte finishes are very durable and very resistant to scratches, and Brushed finishes do a great job hiding a potential scratch. Polished finishes, due to their mirror like sheen, will scratch the easiest or be the most noticeable.
Like anything, we urge people to carry metal business cards within the free clear plastic protector, like a premium trading card, and keep it in their wallet. They are very durable and scratch resistant, but if there are sharp objects like sand or pocket knives in your pocket with a loose metal card rubbing against this over time, it is possible to scratch.
Tactile Impression & Brand Perception
– Heavier / thicker = premium, serious, quality.
– Thin cards = sleek, modern, minimalist.
Durability & Lifespan
– Thicker metal resists bending, warping, damage from wear & tear.
– Thin cards may bend easily.
Portability & Practicality
– How many cards do people carry? The more cards, the more weight matters.
– Fit with wallets, badge holders, standard card slots.
Cost / Shipping / Pricing
– Thicker = more material cost, more weight, potential premium in printing/fabrication.
– Also shipping can get more expensive (weight & packaging). Metal Kards makes it easy with $10 flat rate shipping on all orders.
Design Constraints
– Thicker metal may limit certain finishing techniques, mainly custom cut outs as it’s easier to get sharper detail in thinner materials.
– Consider how thickness interacts with etching, embossing, printing, coatings.
Use Case & Audience
– For a high‑end client, or someone in luxury market, a heavier card makes sense.
– For trade shows & volume handouts, lighter or our classic thickness may be better.
Identify your brand position: premium vs casual vs volume.
Estimate how many cards you’ll carry or distribute.
Evaluate budget: both in production and shipping.
Test wallet compatibility: will the card go in standard slots? Up to 1.0mm typically will but 1.5mm can be too thick for sleeves.
Think about finish & design elements: Will your design require fine cutouts or embossing which thickness may make more difficult / cost more?
We use quality enamel silkscreen inks made for metal. High resolution screen printing and beautiful full color CMYK.
All orders are shipped out USPS Priority Mail – reaching our customers in just 2 business days on average.
Our cards include standard engraving for maximum effect. Precision ultra-high quality chemical and laser etch.
Whether you order 50 cards or 1,000, we ship fast and with quality USPS Priority 2-day Air for one low rate.
We cut your cards custom – from your logo to the outer shape. Tight tolerances, deburred edges, in anything you want.
Have a question? Give us a call or shoot an email, our team is highly devoted to keeping our customers satisfied.