Gift card box
18pt SBS, slot or magnetic close250 minimum · 10 to 12 business daysA gift card box is a small folding carton sized to hold a gift card and a short printed message, built as a retail point-of-sale item or a standalone gifting product. We produce them on 18pt SBS from 250 units, slot-in card holder or magnetic-close lid, ready in about 10 to 12 business days after proof.
When to choose it, and when not to
Choose a gift card box for retail point-of-sale gift cards, corporate gifting programs, or a standalone card-plus-message product, where the packaging is the entire presentation for a flat, low-cost item.
Choose a small rigid box instead if the card is going alongside a physical product and the gift needs to feel more substantial, since a folding carton is built for the card alone, not as a companion to another item in the same box.
Specifications
| Board | 18pt SBS paperboard |
|---|---|
| Card holder | Die-cut slot or fitted paperboard tray, holds one standard card |
| Closure | Tuck-in slot (standard) or magnetic-close lid (upgrade) |
| Offset CMYK, both sides | |
| Finish | Matte, gloss or soft-touch lamination, foil accents available |
| Message card | Optional printed insert card, 14pt, fits inside |
| Minimum | 250 units |
| Lead time | 10 to 12 business days after proof |
| Prototype | On request; timing confirmed in your quote |
| Sizes we run | 3.5 x 2.25 x 0.5 in (standard card size) 4 x 3 x 0.75 in (with message card) |
Materials that suit it
Questions people ask
Does the box work for a physical plastic gift card or only paper?
Both. The slot and tray options are sized for a standard CR80 plastic card, which is the same dimension most paper and digital-style gift cards use. Tell us your card thickness if it's non-standard.
Can I add a magnetic closure at this size?
Yes, magnetic closure works at this size and is a common upgrade for a retail gift-card program. It adds a modest per-unit cost and about 2 days to lead time for the added assembly step.
How does the message card fit inside?
The message card slides into a second die-cut slot behind the gift card holder, sized so both sit flat without shifting. We can size it to a folded note or a flat card depending on your message length.
Can this box be used for a retail point-of-sale display, not just individual gifting?
Yes, we can pair the box with a small counter display or a pegboard-hangable header card if you're selling the gift card box at a register or on a hook display. Ask about our PDQ tray for that use case.
What's the smallest print run you'll do for a corporate gifting program?
250 units is our production minimum. For a corporate program under that quantity, a stock box with a printed sticker applied is usually a more cost-effective interim option until volume grows.
Is foil stamping available at this size?
Yes, foil stamping works well on a box this size for a logo or a small accent detail. It's a common upgrade for a gift-card presentation.
How is a gift card box different from a pillow box?
Both are often used for gift cards, but the gift card box is built for one. It is 18pt SBS with a die-cut slot or fitted tray that holds a standard card, an optional 14pt message card and a tuck-in or magnetic lid, from 250 units in 10 to 12 business days after proof. The pillow box is a curved 18pt SBS carton that tucks closed at both ends, good for any light small item, with no card holder inside, from 300 units in 8 to 10 business days. If the card must sit straight and centered with a message, choose the gift card box.
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Send the size and quantity for a quote and a dieline, usually within one business day. Your digital proof follows, usually within one business day of your artwork. Design help and the Swatch Book of materials are free.