Is embossed gloss more expensive than standard business cards?

Yes, embossing costs more than a standard flat card because it needs a custom die and an added production step. How much more depends on the size and complexity of the embossed area and the quantity you order.

• Die and setup: the custom die that presses the design is a one-time cost baked into the run.
• Design complexity: larger or more detailed embossed areas add to the price.
• Quantity: per-card cost drops sharply on bigger runs, so volume softens the premium.

For many people the raised, tactile finish justifies the extra spend, because it makes the card feel premium the moment someone picks it up, which is exactly the impression an embossed gloss card is meant to create.