Gift Card Size and Dimensions Guide
A standard gift card is the CR80 size, the same footprint as a credit card. Here are the exact dimensions in inches and millimeters, the corner radius, thickness options, and how to set up a print-ready file for custom plastic gift cards.
A standard gift card is 3.375 by 2.125 inches, the CR80 size, which is 85.6 by 53.98 millimeters. The corners are rounded to about 0.125 inch, and a standard plastic card is 30 mil thick. Design at that exact size with bleed and a safe margin, in CMYK, then export a press-ready PDF to print custom cards that fit every wallet and reader.
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Gift card size in one paragraph
A standard gift card is 3.375 by 2.125 inches, the CR80 format, equal to 85.6 by 53.98 millimeters. The corners are rounded to about 0.125 inch and a standard plastic card is 30 mil thick, the same rigid feel as a bank card. Design at that exact size in CMYK, add bleed and a safe margin, and export a press-ready PDF to print custom cards at 4OVER4.COM that fit every wallet and reader. The dimension diagram below shows every measurement at a glance.
The standard gift card size (CR80)
A standard gift card is the same size as a credit card: 3.375 by 2.125 inches. This format is called CR80, and it is the size every wallet, retail rack, and card reader is built around. Designing to it is not a style choice, it is what makes the card actually work in the real world.
The reason it is so universal is a standard. CR80 follows the international ISO ID-1 specification, the same one behind bank and ID cards, so the footprint is fixed everywhere. Build your plastic gift card to these dimensions and it will slot into a terminal in any store and sit neatly in any wallet.
This guide covers the exact size in both inches and millimeters, the corner radius, thickness options, and how to set up a print-ready file. If you would rather start from a ready-made layout, our free gift card templates are already built at the correct size, and our online design tool handles the setup for you.
Gift card dimensions in inches and millimeters
In inches, a standard gift card is 3.375 wide by 2.125 tall. In millimeters, the same card measures 85.6 by 53.98. Both describe the identical CR80 footprint; which unit you use depends only on your design software. Set your document to these exact numbers before you place anything, since even a small deviation can stop a card from fitting a reader.
The corners matter too. A standard gift card has rounded corners with a radius of about 0.125 inch, roughly 3.18 millimeters. Keep logos, text, and codes away from the corners so the curve never clips something important. This is the same corner detail you see on the holographic gift cards and other cards in the range.
Because these measurements are internationally standardized, they never change with the region or the printer. That consistency is exactly why gift cards, credit cards, and many membership cards all share one footprint, and why designing to CR80 is future-proof.
Thickness options: 30 mil and beyond
While the width and height are fixed, thickness is a real choice. A standard plastic gift card is 30 mil, about 0.030 inch or 0.76 millimeter, which is the same rigid, substantial feel as a bank card. For a retail or gifting card meant to signal quality and survive a wallet for months, 30 mil is the default and the safe choice.
Thinner options exist for a reason. A lighter card lowers cost and weight, which suits high-volume promotions, mailers, or single-use cards where the premium heft matters less. The tradeoff is durability and feel, so match the thickness to how the card will be handed out and how long it needs to last.
Thickness also interacts with material and finish. Clear, frosted, and metallic plastics each carry differently at different weights. Our guide on 30 mil plastic card materials breaks down how the standard thickness pairs with each stock, so you can pick the combination that fits your brand.
Gift card thickness chart: mil to inches to millimeters
Card thickness is quoted in mil, which is one thousandth of an inch, not in millimeters. That is where the confusion starts, so here is the whole ladder in all three units with what each weight is normally used for.
| Thickness | Inches | Millimeters | Normally used for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mil | 0.010 in | 0.25 mm | Single-use promo cards and mailer inserts, closer to heavy card than to a bank card. |
| 13 mil | 0.013 in | 0.33 mm | High-volume loyalty and punch cards handed out by the hundred. |
| 20 mil | 0.020 in | 0.51 mm | A middle weight with real stiffness, without the full heft of a bank card. |
| 30 mil | 0.030 in | 0.76 mm | The standard retail gift card, the same rigid feel as a credit card. |
Read down the last column and the choice makes itself. If the card sits in a rack, carries a balance, and has to survive a wallet for months, print it at 30 mil. If it is a one-time promotion that gets used and binned, a thinner card cuts weight and cost without changing the footprint, because the width and height stay at CR80 either way.
Rounded corners, finishes, and special features
Once the size and thickness are set, the finish is where a gift card earns its shelf appeal. The standard rounded corners come on every card, but the surface is yours to choose: a clean matte, a bright gloss, a premium frosted or clear plastic, or an eye-catching metallic or holographic look for cards meant to stand out at the register.
Functional features share the card face, so plan for them early. A barcode or QR code needs clear, high-contrast space to scan reliably. A magnetic stripe or a signature panel occupies a fixed area on the back. Position these to standard placement and keep your artwork clear of them, so the card both looks right and works right.
Gift cards also travel with companions. A gift card holder presents the card cleanly at point of sale and protects it in transit, and matching the holder to the card finish makes the whole package feel considered.
Setting up a print-ready gift card file
A gift card file follows the same print rules as any small card, at the CR80 size. Set the document to 3.375 by 2.125 inches, add 0.125 inch of bleed past every edge for any art that reaches the edge, and pull text and logos 0.125 inch inside the trim so nothing important sits near the blade or the rounded corners.
Design in CMYK so your colors print true on plastic, keep small text a solid black for crisp edges, and outline or embed your fonts so nothing substitutes at the press. Then export a flattened, press-ready PDF at the exact size with bleed included. These are the same fundamentals behind any commercial job, covered in full in our guide on creating print-ready files.
If building a file from scratch is not your thing, our design templates and online design tool come pre-set to the correct gift card size, with bleed and safe zones already in place, so you can design straight into a print-ready canvas.
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With the size settled and the file ready, ordering comes down to thickness, finish, and features. Print plastic gift cards at the standard CR80 size on durable 30 mil stock, add a holographic finish for shelf appeal, and pair them with a gift card holder for a finished presentation.
Pricing scales with quantity, thickness, finish, and any functional features, and updates live in the configurator, so you can weigh a metallic finish or a larger run against the budget before you commit. Bigger quantities lower the price per card notably, which makes gift cards especially cost-effective in volume.
Use the live specs and pricing panel below to set your options and see the price per card, then upload your CR80 file and print gift cards that fit every wallet and reader, exactly as a standard card should.
Wally builds to the standard, so it fits everywhere
3.375 by 2.125 inches, 30 mil, rounded corners
Wally measures a gift card to the CR80 standard every time: 3.375 by 2.125 inches, corners rounded to an eighth of an inch, and a rigid 30 mil plastic feel. He adds bleed, keeps codes and text inside the safe margin, and works in CMYK before exporting a press-ready PDF. Build to the standard, and 4OVER4 prints cards that slot into any wallet and reader.
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Gift card size and setup, at a glance
Every custom gift card comes down to the same measurements and file rules, in inches, millimeters, and pixels. Match these and your card fits every wallet, rack, and reader.
| Spec | Value | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Standard size | 3.375 x 2.125 in | The CR80 format, identical to a credit card, that fits every wallet, rack, and card reader. |
| Metric size | 85.6 x 53.98 mm | The ISO ID-1 measurement of the same card, fixed worldwide so it fits standard slots everywhere. |
| Corner radius | About 0.125 in | The standard rounded corner that makes the card comfortable to hold and consistent across runs. |
| Standard thickness | 30 mil (0.030 in) | The rigid, premium feel of a bank card, the most common gift card thickness. |
| Bleed | 0.125 in past every edge | Run art past the trim so no white edge shows if the cut shifts slightly. |
| Safe margin | 0.125 in inside the trim | Keep logos, text, and codes clear of the edge so nothing gets trimmed away. |
| Color and file | CMYK, flattened PDF | Design in CMYK and export a press-ready PDF so color and layout print exactly as set. |
| Pixel size at 300 DPI | 1013 x 638 px | The trim size at press resolution, so a raster file lands sharp instead of soft. |
| Pixel size with bleed | 1088 x 713 px | 3.625 x 2.375 in at 300 DPI, the full canvas to build on before the card is cut. |
| Thickness in millimeters | 0.76 mm (30 mil) | The metric equivalent of the standard card, for when your team or supplier works in mm. |
Step by step
Set up a print-ready gift card in 7 steps
- Start at the CR80 size Set your document to 3.375 by 2.125 inches, the standard gift card size, so the card fits every wallet and reader from the first draft.
- Add bleed and a safe zone Extend background art 0.125 inch past every edge and pull text and logos 0.125 inch inside the trim, so nothing critical sits near the blade.
- Plan the rounded corners Keep important elements away from the corners, which are rounded to about 0.125 inch, so a logo or code never lands where the curve cuts in.
- Choose a thickness Pick 30 mil for the rigid, premium feel of a bank card, or a thinner option for a lighter, lower-cost run, based on how the card will be used.
- Leave room for functional elements If the card carries a barcode, QR code, magnetic stripe, or signature panel, position them to standard placement and keep the print clear of them.
- Set color and finish Design in CMYK for true color, and decide on a finish, from a clean matte or gloss to a metallic or holographic look, before you export.
- Export and order Save a flattened, press-ready CMYK PDF at the exact size with bleed, then upload it to print your custom plastic gift cards.
Specs and pricing
Plastic gift card specs and live pricing
Once your CR80 file is ready, the print choices come down to thickness, finish, and features. Here are the live specs and price-per-card for plastic gift cards at 4OVER4.COM, straight from the configurator.
| Quantity | Price Per Unit | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 250 | 90.4¢ | $226.11 |
| 500 | 55.3¢ | $276.63 |
| 1,000 | 37.8¢ | $377.68 |
| 2,000 | 34.7¢ | $693.46 |
| 2,500 | 35.3¢ | $882.94 |
| 3,000 | 33.6¢ | $1,009.25 |
| 3,500 | 32.4¢ | $1,135.55 |
| 4,000 | 31.5¢ | $1,261.87 |
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Common Questions
Common questions about gift card size
What is the standard gift card size?
The standard gift card size is 3.375 by 2.125 inches, which is exactly the same as a credit card. This format is known as CR80 and follows the international ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 standard, so in metric it measures 85.6 by 53.98 millimeters. Because the size is fixed worldwide, a card built to CR80 fits every standard wallet slot, retail rack, and card reader. The corners are rounded to a radius of about 0.125 inch, and a standard plastic card is 30 mil thick, giving it the same rigid, premium feel as a bank card. Designing to these exact dimensions is what ensures your gift card works everywhere it needs to.
Is a gift card the same size as a credit card?
Yes. A gift card and a credit card are both CR80 cards under the ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 standard, so both measure 3.375 by 2.125 inches, or 85.6 by 53.98 millimeters, with the same rounded corner radius of about 0.125 inch. A 30 mil gift card also matches the thickness of a bank card at 0.030 inch, which is 0.76 millimeter. That is why a gift card slides into the same wallet slot and runs through the same card reader.
What are gift card dimensions in pixels?
Build the artwork at 300 DPI and a CR80 gift card is 1013 by 638 pixels at the trim size. Add the standard 0.125 inch bleed on every edge and the full canvas becomes 3.625 by 2.375 inches, which is 1088 by 713 pixels. Keep text, barcodes, and logos 0.125 inch inside the trim, so the safe area is smaller again. If you are working in a vector tool, set the artboard in inches or millimeters instead and export a flattened CMYK PDF, because vector art has no pixel size to get wrong.
What is the difference between CR79, CR80, and CR100 cards?
CR80 is the standard card at 3.375 by 2.125 inches, the same size as a credit card, and it is what a gift card should be. CR79 is slightly smaller, about 3.303 by 2.051 inches, which is why it is used for adhesive-backed cards that sit on top of a CR80 card without overhanging the edge. CR100 is oversized, about 3.88 by 2.63 inches, and is used for ID badges meant to be read from a distance rather than carried in a wallet. Unless you have a specific reason, print gift cards at CR80.
How do I choose the right gift card size and thickness?
For almost every use, stay with the CR80 standard of 3.375 by 2.125 inches, because that is what fits wallets, racks, and readers and what customers expect a gift card to feel like. The choice you actually make is thickness. A 30 mil card is the standard, matching the rigid heft of a credit card and reading as premium, which suits retail and gifting. A thinner card lowers cost and weight for high-volume or promotional runs where the bank-card feel matters less. Match the thickness to how the card will be handed out and how long it needs to last, and keep the footprint at CR80 either way.
What does it cost to print gift cards, and how are prices set?
Custom gift card pricing scales with a few clear levers: quantity, thickness, finish, and any functional features like a magnetic stripe, barcode, or signature panel. Larger runs lower the unit price significantly, a thicker 30 mil card costs more than a thinner one, and specialty finishes such as metallic or holographic add to it. You set each option in the configurator and the total updates live as you choose, so you can see exactly how the quantity or a premium finish changes the price per card before you order, with no surprises after your file is uploaded.
What sizes, stocks, and finishes are available for gift cards?
Gift cards print at the standard CR80 size of 3.375 by 2.125 inches on durable plastic stock, most commonly at 30 mil thickness with thinner options available. Finishes range widely: a clean matte or gloss, a premium frosted or clear plastic, and eye-catching metallic and holographic looks for cards meant to stand out. Functional options include magnetic stripes, barcodes, QR codes, and signature panels. If you want to judge the feel and finish before committing, order samples first so you can hold the stock and see the finish in person before printing a full run of custom cards.
How long do custom gift cards take to print and ship?
Once your press-ready PDF is uploaded at the correct CR80 size and passes the file check, plastic gift cards move through production and ship on a timeline shown in the configurator as you choose your options. Standard thicknesses and finishes move fastest, while specialty finishes or added features like magnetic stripes can extend production slightly. The surest way to stay on schedule is to prepare the file correctly, at the right size with bleed and CMYK color, so it clears pre-press without a hold and reaches the press ready to run.
What are gift card dimensions in millimeters?
A standard gift card measures 85.6 by 53.98 millimeters, the metric equivalent of the 3.375 by 2.125 inch CR80 format. This comes from the ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 standard that also defines credit and bank cards, which is why gift cards, credit cards, and many ID cards all share the exact same footprint. The corner radius is about 3.18 millimeters, or 0.125 inch, and a standard plastic card is roughly 0.76 millimeters thick at 30 mil. Because these measurements are internationally standardized, a card designed to them will fit card readers and wallet slots anywhere in the world.
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