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A spread of colorful, rounded-corner business cards arranged on a wooden surface with an open card holder displaying multiple cards.
Example 2 of selected product
Two hands holding and comparing business cards against a clean white background, highlighting card thickness and finish.
A detailed view of business cards stacked at an angle, showing rounded corners and traditional matte cards.
A detailed view of business cards stacked at an angle, showing glossy and soft touch cards.
An overhead view of the business card sample kit, with stacks of business cards alongside a closed card holder on a white background.

Free Business Card Sample Kit

Get a free sample kit with different materials, shapes and finishes, so you can see (and feel) your business card options before you commit.
Already know what you want? Skip the samples and start designing business cards that look sharp and arrive fast – it's easier than you think.
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Find the business card that feels just right – no charge, no commitment.

You’ll receive 11 sample cards, including:

  • Recycled matte
  • Uncoated
  • Pearl
  • Soft touch
  • Natural textured
  • Standard matte with square shape
  • Standard matte with embossed gloss
  • Standard matte with foil accent
  • Premium matte with embossed gloss & rounded corners
  • Premium glossy with square shape & rounded corners
  • Premium plus glossy

Try before you buy

With so many business card options, it can be tough to pick the one that’s perfectly “you.” Our free sample kit takes the guesswork out of the equation. You'll get 11 sample cards to see and feel so you can create yours with confidence. It's the easiest way to find exactly what works for your business, and feel confident when you place your order.

11 business cards included

The kit includes a range of paper stocks like matte, glossy, pearl, soft touch and natural textured, plus special finishes like embossed gloss and foil accent. You'll also see different shapes and thicknesses, from standard rectangles to squares with rounded corners. It's everything you need to zero in on your perfect combo.

Fast delivery when you’re ready to buy

Once you've found your favourite, designing your cards is simple. Our easy-to-use tools walk you through adding your logo, contact details and branding. After that, choose your shipping speed, and the rest is history. You’ll be making new impressions, with quality you can count on, before you know it.

An overhead view of the business card sample kit, with stacks of business cards alongside an open card holder on a white background.

Designs

Select a design template to preview it on the product. Click 'Continue' to customize it.

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Reviewed by 84 customers

Did not receive the order

Jan 19, 2026 | Kimberley M. | Verified Buyer
Did not receive the order
Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:
Thanks for sharing this with us, and we’re sorry to hear that you didn’t receive your sample kit order. That’s certainly not the experience we want for you. We've completed our checks and have emailed you information geared to providing a resolution to you. If you have any future product or design-related queries, let us know. We're here to help.

Sample was great

Jan 19, 2026 | Jane H. | Verified Buyer
It came fast, nicely packaged and quality looks great.

Demo testing

Jan 12, 2026 | Victor N. | Verified Buyer
Thank you, VistaPrint, It is a very useful option to test your design possibilities to make an order. Regards,

Very good

Jan 11, 2026 | Care S. | Verified Buyer
Good job

Look no further!

Jan 2, 2026 | Christina N. | Verified Buyer
Looking for a business card sample kit? Look no further! This kit is outstanding. It offers an impressive variety of card sizes and a wide range of paper types, making it easy to compare textures, weights, and finishes in one place. The quality is excellent, and it’s incredibly helpful for visualizing and choosing the perfect option for your brand. A must-have resource for anyone designing or ordering business cards. Highly recommend!
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Frequently asked questions

You get free shipping for your business card samples. Your kit should arrive in 5-7 business days. (Sorry, but tracking is not available.)

No. While we can’t give you the option to customize your free business card samples, we have put the same handpicked design on all the different samples, so you can easily compare the cards with each other.

Your kit includes both standard paper options and premium paper options , along with select specialty cards. Everything you’ll get is listed below, along with the paper thickness for each sample. Each point (pt) is equal to .001 of an inch, to give you a frame of reference.

Standard matte square shape (14pt)

Standard matte with foil accent (14pt)

Premium glossy, square shape with rounded corners (16pt)

Standard matte with embossed gloss (14pt)

Premium plus glossy (18pt)

Recycled matte (14pt)

Uncoated (14pt)

Pearl (16pt)

Soft touch (16pt)

Natural textured (16pt)

Premium matte with embossed gloss and rounded corners (16pt)

For complete information about card dimensions, check out our business card size guide.