A custom thank you card is a printed card, flat or folded, that you slip into an order so the customer opens a package and finds your brand talking to them directly. TBPB prints them to your size and artwork with no minimum order, and if you bring a written quote for the same specs, we beat it.
What a card inside the box actually does
Most online orders arrive with an invoice and nothing else. A card changes that moment. It can carry a short message, a reorder code, a QR link to a review page, care instructions for the product or a social handle. The strongest ones do one job well rather than five jobs badly, so decide first what you want the customer to do after they read it.
Sizes that suit shipping boxes
Three formats cover most orders. A business-card size of 3.5 by 2 inches slips into small mailers and jewelry boxes. A 4 by 6 inch flat card has room for a proper message and a photo. A folded A2 card, which opens to 8.5 by 5.5 inches, feels like a real note and fits a standard A2 envelope if you want to mail it separately. Choose by the smallest box you ship in, not the largest, so one size works everywhere.
Stock, coating and feel
Card thickness changes how the thing reads in the hand. A 14 to 16 pt stock is the sturdy everyday choice. Heavier cover stock feels more like a greeting card and holds a fold cleanly. Uncoated stock takes a pen well, so it suits cards you plan to write on by hand. Gloss makes photos pop but resists ink, while matte or soft-touch coating gives a quiet, expensive feel and still looks good with a printed signature.
Finishes such as foil stamping, spot UV and embossing add a tactile detail to a logo or a single word, and they suit small cards better than large ones because the effect is concentrated.
- Format: flat card or folded card
- Common sizes: 3.5 x 2 in, 4 x 6 in, A2 folded 5.5 x 4.25 in closed
- Stock: 14 to 16 pt cardstock or heavier cover stock
- Coating: uncoated, matte, gloss or soft-touch
- Print: CMYK or Pantone, one or both sides
- Quantity: no minimum order
Pairing cards with other print pieces
A thank you card works best as part of a small system. If you want a bigger greeting that gets kept, look at our custom greeting cards. When the card is meant to promote a next purchase with a tear-off offer, custom postcards have more room for a call to action. If cards will be mailed separately, mailing envelopes complete the set, and the card itself rides well inside ecommerce boxes. The wider presentation folders and print category has more options.
A practical note on writing the message
Handwriting a few lines is hard to beat if volume is low, so choose an uncoated stock and leave a blank area. At higher volume, a printed message in a casual typeface with a real signature scan feels personal without the labor. Keep the text short. Three sentences get read; a paragraph rarely does.
Send your card size, fold preference and quantity, even if it is one card, and TBPB will set up the layout and quote it.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a minimum order for custom thank you cards?
No. There is no minimum order, so you can print a short run for a new shop or a large batch for steady shipping. The price-beat guarantee applies at any quantity.
What size should a thank you card be?
Match it to your smallest shipping box. A 3.5 by 2 inch card fits small mailers and jewelry boxes, a 4 by 6 inch flat card gives room for a message, and a folded A2 card feels like a real note. Send your box size if you are unsure.
Should I choose a flat or a folded card?
A flat card is cheaper to handle and fits tight packages. A folded card gives you a front, inside and back to work with, so it suits a longer message or a printed offer. Fold also feels more like a personal note than a flyer.
Can I write on the card by hand?
Yes, if you choose uncoated stock. Gloss coating resists ink and smudges. Matte coating is a middle ground and takes most ballpoint pens, though testing a sample first is sensible. Leave a clear blank area in the layout for your note.
What should I put on a thank you card?
Keep it to one purpose: a short thanks, a reorder code, a care tip or a review link. A QR code works well when it goes to one specific page. Three short sentences get read, and long paragraphs usually do not.
Can I print different messages on different cards?
Each design is its own print setup, so group messages into a few versions, such as new customer and returning customer. Tell us how many versions you need when requesting the quote, and we will set up each one.
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