- Gift card boxes frame a standard 3.375 × 2.125 in (CR80) card inside a 4.5 × 3.25 in rigid case, drawer, folio or pillow sleeve.
- CubitPack builds rigid gift card boxes from 50 units, corrugated gift mailers from 250 units, and folding sleeves or pillow boxes from 1,000 units.
- Standard turnaround is 10 to 14 business days (rush 4 to 5), with free design help, zero die fees, and free shipping to all 50 states.
- Choose corner-slit card cradles, finger-scoop EVA foam wells with ribbon lift tabs, or rear barcode scan windows.
Custom Gift Card Boxes
Custom gift card boxes built to frame standard 3.375 × 2.125 in CR80 plastic, paperboard or metal gift cards inside notched cradles, velvet EVA wells or ribbon-pull drawers. Order rigid boxes from 50 units, mailers from 250, or folding sleeves from 1,000. Made in 10 to 14 business days (rush 4 to 5), with free design help, no die fees, free US shipping, and a 3D mockup.
What are custom gift card boxes?
Custom gift card boxes are slim rigid cases, slide-out drawers, magnetic folios and folding paperboard holders engineered around the standard 3.375 × 2.125 inch (CR80) gift card footprint so a flat plastic, wood or metal card feels like a substantial physical present. Because a bare 30-mil card will slide and rattle inside an empty box, every gift card box relies on a precision interior insert: either a die-cut paperboard riser with four corner slits, or a recessed EVA foam well equipped with a half-moon finger scoop or satin ribbon pull tab so recipients lift the card out effortlessly. We also cut rear barcode scan windows for point-of-sale activation at retail registers. At CubitPack, custom gift card boxes start at 50 units for rigid boxes and 1,000 units for folding sleeves or pillow boxes, with free design help, zero die charges, a 3D mockup before payment, and free shipping to all 50 states.
Gift card boxes facts
- Minimum
- 50 rigid · 250 mailer · 1,000 card
- Turnaround
- 10–14 business days
- Rush
- 4–5 days, quoted
- Standard card fit
- CR80 (3.375 × 2.125 in, 30 mil) or custom card dimensions
- Structures
- Two-piece rigid, ribbon drawer, magnetic book folio, pillow box, tuck sleeve
- Card hold-downs
- 4-corner slit card cradle, finger-scoop EVA foam well, ribbon lift tab, pop-up hinge
- POS retail features
- Rear barcode scan window, hang tab, To/From inside writing panel
- Finishes
- Gold/silver/rose-gold foil, emboss, soft-touch, matte, gloss, spot UV
- Shipping
- Free to all 50 states
Which gift card box style and insert fits my brand?
| Box style | How the card is held | Best use case | Typical inside size | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two-piece lift-off lid rigid | Die-cut 4-corner slit riser or velvet EVA well | Department stores, spas, fine dining and hotel gift cards | 4.5 × 3.25 × 0.75 in | 50 rigid boxes |
| Ribbon-pull slide drawer | Recessed card tray with half-moon finger notch | Boutique apparel, jewelry stores and holiday gifting | 4.5 × 3.25 × 0.75 in | 50 rigid / 1,000 card |
| Magnetic book-style folio | Right-side EVA well + left-side To/From greeting panel | VIP client gifts, metal membership cards and resort vouchers | 5 × 3.75 × 0.875 in | 50 rigid boxes |
| Dual-cavity card + treat box | Card cradle on left + truffle, candle or pin well on right | Corporate rewards, Q4 gift bundles and welcome kits | 6.5 × 4.5 × 1.75 in | 50 rigid boxes |
| Folding pillow box | Curved pocket holding card + folded paper carrier | High-volume café, salon and restaurant register counters | 4.5 × 3 × 0.75 in | 1,000 card boxes |
| Flat tuck sleeve with POS window | Slide-in card sleeve with rear barcode scan cutout | Supermarket, multi-store retail and pegboard displays | 4 × 2.75 × 0.375 in | 1,000 card boxes |
Not sure which style fits?
Request a Quote →What size gift card box do I need?
A standard CR80 gift card measures 3.375 × 2.125 inches (30 mil thick). Adding a 0.5 to 0.75 inch border around the card gives the insert room for corner slits or a finger notch. Whether you are comparing printed gift card holder boxes, rigid magnetic gift card boxes, slide drawer and pillow gift card boxes, retail gift card packaging with insert or branded gift card boxes, we size the template to your exact container.
| Inside size (in) | Typically fits | Popular style |
|---|---|---|
| 4 × 2.75 × 0.375 in | Slim checkout counter sleeve for one CR80 card with rear POS barcode window | Straight tuck end or slide sleeve |
| 4.5 × 3 × 0.75 in | Curved pillow box for a CR80 card tucked inside a folded To/From note card | Folding paperboard pillow box |
| 4.5 × 3.25 × 0.75 in | Classic rigid gift card box with 0.56 in frame border around a 3.375 × 2.125 in card | Two-piece lift-off lid or ribbon drawer |
| 5 × 3.75 × 0.875 in | Hinged book folio with velvet EVA card well, ribbon lift tab and inside greeting panel | Magnetic book-style rigid folio |
| 5.25 × 5.25 × 1 in | Square luxury presentation case for heavy stainless-steel or brass VIP membership cards | Shoulder neck or magnetic rigid box |
| 6.5 × 4.5 × 1.75 in | Combo gift box holding a CR80 gift card beside two artisan truffles or a mini candle | Two-piece or magnetic rigid with dual insert |
Suggested inside size: 4 × 2.75 × 0.375 in
A starting point. Your account manager confirms the size with you before the proof.
Quote this size →Know your product's size? Work out the inside box size with our free box size calculator.
Have your inside dimensions ready? Request pricing across up to 3 quantities.
Request a Quote →How do I choose gift card boxes?
- Confirm card dimensionsMost plastic and paper gift cards are CR80 (3.375 × 2.125 in, 30 mil); measure custom metal or oversize cards.
- Pick the border frameA 4.5 × 3.25 in box leaves a clean ~0.56 in frame around a CR80 card; step up to 5 × 3.75 in for a wider luxury mat.
- Select the card releaseAdd a half-moon finger notch or satin ribbon pull tab to EVA foam wells so flat cards never get stuck.
- Check POS scanningIf cashiers activate the card after boxing, add a die-cut barcode window on the back panel.
- Choose rigid vs foldingOrder 50-unit rigid boxes for VIP, spa and holiday gifts, or 1,000-unit pillow boxes for register counters.
- Approve 2D & 3D proofsReview your dieline, card slit placement and 3D mockup before payment; made in 10 to 14 business days.
What are gift card boxes made of?
Which finishes can gift card boxes have?
Which add-ons can I get?
Gift card boxes specifications
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Card compatibility | Standard ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 / CR80 (3.375 × 2.125 in, 30 mil) or custom card sizes |
| Box structures | Two-piece lift-off lid, ribbon drawer, magnetic book folio, dual-cavity combo, pillow box, sleeve |
| Card insert types | Die-cut paperboard corner-slit cradle, recessed EVA foam well with finger notch or ribbon lift tab |
| Board & wrap stocks | Rigid chipboard (paper or kraft wrapped), white card, kraft board, recycled board |
| Board thickness | Rigid board, card (paperboard) or corrugated outer shippers matched to item weight |
| POS & retail options | Rear barcode scan window, hang tab, uncoated inside panel for handwritten To/From notes |
| Printing & finishes | CMYK, Pantone match guaranteed, inside printing, foil stamping, emboss, soft-touch, spot UV |
| Minimum order | 50 rigid boxes · 250 corrugated mailers · 1,000 folding pillow boxes or sleeves; delivered ±5% |
| Proofs & samples | Free 2D dieline proof & 3D mockup before payment; $50 sample kit; paid custom prototype credited |
| Turnaround & delivery | 10–14 business days (rush 4–5 business days); free shipping across all 50 US states |
Ready to quote your gift card boxes? Compare up to 3 quantities with a free 3D mockup.
Request a Quote →What do brands pack in custom gift card boxes?
A plastic or digital gift code feels impersonal until it is handed over inside a weighted, foil-stamped box. Tell us whether your cards are sold at a checkout counter, presented at a spa desk, or mailed to corporate clients so we engineer the insert around your workflow.
Gift card boxes design ideas
Example designs with made-up brands. Your packaging is made to your design.
What are the most common custom gift card box mistakes?
Most gift card packaging issues come from fingernail-trap wells, blocked POS barcodes or slick writing panels. When specifying wholesale gift card boxes, bulk custom gift card boxes, personalized gift card boxes, custom size gift card boxes and retail apparel, jewelry gift card boxes, avoid these common production mistakes
- Cutting a flush 3.375 × 2.125 in EVA foam well without a finger-scoop notch or ribbon lift tab so the card gets stuck flat.
- Sealing unactivated retail gift cards inside boxes without a rear die-cut window for the cashier's barcode scanner.
- Applying gloss or soft-touch lamination over the interior To/From lines so ballpoint pen ink smears.
- Placing a strong flap closure magnet directly over the gift card's magnetic stripe on a thin folio.
- Sizing the outer box to the exact 3.375 × 2.125 in card size with zero border room for the insert walls.
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Generated a concept in Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude or Midjourney? Send us your AI image: we rebuild every element onto your box dieline and show you a 3D mockup before you pay, free.Custom vs stock gift card boxes: which is better?
| Stock (plain) | Custom from CubitPack | |
|---|---|---|
| CR80 card retention | Card slides loose or gets wedged flat in the tray | Precision 3.375 × 2.125 in well with finger notch or ribbon lifter |
| POS register scanning | Cashier must unbox the card to scan the barcode | Optional rear die-cut window aligned to your card's barcode |
| Handwritten note area | Slick gloss interior that smears ballpoint pen ink | Uncoated matte inside panel for clean To / From / Amount writing |
| Minimum order | Unbranded white envelopes | From 50 rigid boxes or 1,000 folding pillow boxes and sleeves |
| Design & proofing | No dieline or insert check | Free design help, custom dielines and 3D mockup before payment |
Get custom gift card boxes sized to your product, with a free 3D mockup before you pay.
Request a Quote →Are gift card boxes safe and sustainable?
Magstripe & chip protection
On magnetic closure folios, we position flap magnets at the far outer edge, well away from the gift card's magnetic stripe.Smudge-free writing panels
Ask for an unlaminated spot or uncoated inside card panel so ballpoint and gel pens dry fast on To/From lines.Plastic-free insert options
Choose a die-cut paperboard riser with four corner slits and kraft or recycled board for a 100% paper-based box.How do I order custom gift card boxes?
Tell us what you need
Size, quantities or AI conceptCompare volume pricing
Dedicated account managerApprove your proof
Digital proof + 3D mockupMade and shipped
Free to all 50 statesHow much do custom gift card boxes cost?
The price depends on four things, and every custom quote is free.
Structure & minimum
Rigid two-piece, drawer and magnetic folio boxes start at 50 units; folding pillow boxes and sleeves start at 1,000Insert mechanism
A die-cut paperboard corner-slit riser costs less than a velvet-topped EVA foam well with a satin ribbon lift tabFootprint & depth
A slim 4.5 × 3.25 × 0.75 in single-card box uses less board than a 6.5 × 4.5 × 1.75 in dual-cavity card-and-treat boxFoils & finishes
Higher quantities lower unit cost; foil stamping, embossing, soft-touch lamination and ribbons add finishing stepsOrdering for both everyday and holiday gift cards? Print your core brand logo in foil on a neutral rigid box, and swap in seasonal paperboard inserts or belly bands for Q4. First orders get 10% off, we beat written US quotes, and quotes return in 5-7 minutes. Buyers ordering ribbon-pull slide drawer gift card boxes can compare up to three quantities in one quote.
10% off your first order.
Request a Quote →What do I need to send for a quote?
- The product and how many you need
- The inside size, or what goes in it
- A style, or ask us to suggest one
- Your logo or artwork (an AI image is fine)
- Pantone codes, if you have them
- Delivery ZIP code and the date you need it
Can I see a sample first?
Sample kit
Board and finish swatches, sample boxes, labels and bags. Credited to your first order.Digital proof + 3D mockup
See it before you payPrinted sample
Of your own designHow does shipping work?
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- Worldwide with DDP prices: duties and taxes included
- Blind and split shipping
- Damaged in transit? We reprint the damaged units free
Why brands choose CubitPack
Dedicated specialist
One account manager from quote to deliveryPantone guaranteed
Clearly off? We reprintReprint or refund
If we get it wrong, you chooseBBB accredited
A US business you can checkGift card boxes questions
What size box do I need for a standard gift card?
A standard credit-card-sized (CR80) gift card measures 3.375 × 2.125 inches (85.6 × 54 mm) and 30 mil (0.76 mm) thick. The most popular inside box size is 4.5 × 3.25 × 0.75 inches, which frames the card with a balanced ~0.56-inch border on all four sides for corner slits or a foam well.
How do you stop a flat gift card from getting stuck inside a foam insert?
If a 30-mil card sits flush inside a tight rectangular cutout with four straight walls, recipients have to dig their fingernails in to pry it out. We always add either a die-cut half-moon finger scoop notch along one long edge of the EVA foam well or a satin ribbon lift tab tucked underneath the card.
What is the minimum order quantity for custom gift card boxes?
Custom rigid gift card boxes (including two-piece lift-off lid boxes, ribbon-pull drawers, magnetic book folios and dual-cavity card-plus-treat boxes) start at just 50 units. Corrugated gift card mailers start at 250 units, and folding paperboard pillow boxes or tuck sleeves start at 1,000 units.
Will the magnets in a magnetic closure gift card box erase my gift card's magnetic stripe?
No, when engineered properly. On magnetic book-style gift card folios, our structural team places the concealed closure magnets along the outer fore-edge lip of the flap and offsets the card cavity toward the center so the card's magnetic stripe stays safely away from the magnet field.
Can cashiers scan the gift card barcode without taking the card out of the box?
Yes. If you pre-pack unactivated gift cards into boxes for retail displays, tell us the exact coordinates of the barcode or QR code on the back of your card. We die-cut a matching scan window through the bottom of the inner cradle and the back of the box with zero die fees.
Should I choose a paperboard corner-slit insert or an EVA foam insert?
A die-cut paperboard riser with four diagonal corner slits (or two side C-tabs) is thin, plastic-free, and allows us to cut a barcode scan window right through the back. A velvet-topped EVA foam well feels plush and holds thick 40-to-60 mil metal VIP cards securely.
Can we write the To, From and dollar amount inside the gift card box with a regular pen?
Yes. Glossy or soft-touch film lamination can cause ballpoint and gel ink to smear, so if your staff or customers write To/From details inside the lid or on the paperboard cradle, we leave the writing zone unlaminated (or use uncoated matte paper) so any pen writes cleanly.
Can you make a box that holds a gift card plus chocolates or a small gift?
Yes. A dual-cavity rigid box around 6.5 × 4.5 × 1.75 inches holds a standard CR80 gift card in a notched cradle on the left side and two truffles, a mini candle jar, a lip balm or an enamel pin on the right side.
How long does production take for custom printed gift card boxes?
Standard production takes 10 to 14 business days after you approve your free 2D dieline proof and 3D mockup and complete payment. Rush production in 4 to 5 business days is available for upcoming holiday seasons or store openings, and US shipping is free.
Can I test my physical gift card in a sample box before ordering?
Yes. Every order includes a free 2D digital proof and 3D mockup before payment. You can also order our $50 sample kit to compare rigid and folding finishes, or request a paid custom structural sample cut to your exact card and barcode placement (credited toward your full order).
Still have a question? Ask a packaging specialist.
Request a Quote →Gift card boxes terms, explained
- CR80 / ISO ID-1
- The universal 3.375 × 2.125 in (85.6 × 54 mm), 30-mil standard size for gift and credit cards
- Finger-scoop notch
- A half-moon thumb cutout on the edge of a foam well so a flat card lifts out easily
- Corner-slit cradle
- A false-bottom paperboard platform with four angled slits that grip a card's corners
- Ribbon lift tab
- A short satin ribbon anchored beneath the card well that lifts the card when pulled
- POS barcode window
- A die-cut rear opening allowing cashiers to scan and activate a boxed gift card
- Magnetic book folio
- A hinged rigid gift card case that opens flat like a hardcover book with a note panel inside
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Get your gift card boxes price
One dedicated account manager prepares pricing across up to 3 quantities.
- Free design & AI-to-print studio + 3D mockup
- No die or plate charges · 4–5 day rush available
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- 10% off your first order
- Reprint or refund if we get it wrong
Every CubitPack fact on this page comes from our published product specifications and was checked by a packaging specialist. CR80 card dimensions follow ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 (3.375 × 2.125 in), and insert borders and barcode windows are confirmed on your dieline before the proof. Spot something wrong? Tell us and we fix it. Tell us if something looks wrong.
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What changed
- October 22, 2026: First published.
- October 22, 2026: Updated specifications, terminology, and verified source links.