- Available as single-panel flat cards for fast e-commerce packing or pre-scored folded cards for handwritten VIP notes.
- Printed on one side or both sides in full-color CMYK, exact Pantone spot colors or opaque white ink on natural kraft.
- Finish with matte, gloss or soft-touch lamination plus gold or silver foil stamping, embossing, debossing or spot UV.
- Minimums depend on the product and are confirmed with your quote; delivered in 10 to 14 business days with free US shipping.
Custom Thank You Cards
Custom thank you cards printed on one or both sides in flat or folded styles for mailer boxes, rigid gift sets, jewelry boxes and retail bags. Choose CMYK, Pantone or white ink on kraft with matte, gloss, soft-touch, foil stamping or embossing. Minimums depend on the product; we confirm yours with your quote. Ready in 10 to 14 business days with free US shipping.
What are custom thank you cards?
Custom thank you cards are branded cardstock notes placed on top of the tissue paper or box insert inside an e-commerce mailer, rigid gift box or retail shopping bag so the first thing a customer reads is a personal message from your brand. Unlike a generic packing slip printed on thermal paper, a tactile thank you card turns a routine delivery into a human connection while doing measurable marketing work on the reverse side: sharing a founder signature, a next-order discount code, product care steps or a scan-to-review QR code. You can order flat postcard-style cards or pre-scored folded greeting cards, printed on one or both sides in CMYK, Pantone or white ink on kraft, with matte, gloss, soft-touch, foil stamping, embossing, debossing or spot UV. Minimums depend on the product; we confirm yours with your quote.
Thank you cards facts
- Minimum
- Confirmed with quote
- Turnaround
- 10-14 business days
- Rush
- 4-5 business days, quoted
- Styles
- Flat card or Folded card (pre-scored)
- Popular sizes
- 3.5 × 2 in, 4 × 4 in, 4 × 6 in, 5 × 7 in or custom
- Printing
- One side or Both sides · CMYK, Pantone, White on kraft
- Finishes
- Matte, gloss, soft-touch, foil, embossing, debossing, spot UV
- Design support
- Free layout help, dieline & digital proof
- Shipping
- Free to all 50 states
Should I choose flat or folded custom thank you cards?
| Card style | Structure & feel | Best packaging use | Print & finish options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat card (two-sided postcard) | Single stiff cardstock panel printed on one or both sides | High-volume e-commerce mailers, poly mailers and subscription kits | CMYK, Pantone, soft-touch, foil stamping or spot UV |
| Folded card (pre-scored bifold) | Scored down the center to open like a boutique greeting card | Luxury rigid boxes, fine jewelry, bridal gifts and handwritten notes | Laminated or foiled outside with an uncoated writeable inside |
| Soft-touch & foil luxury card | Velvety matte lamination paired with metallic foil or embossing | Perfume sets, watches, VIP PR boxes and keepsake editions | Gold, silver or rose-gold foil, blind embossing or debossing |
| Natural kraft & white-ink card | Unbleached brown kraft cardstock with crisp spot ink | Apothecary soaps, candles, organic food and botanical brands | Opaque white ink, black or Pantone spot colors |
| Die-cut & rounded-corner card | Custom contour, arch, circle or 1/4-inch rounded corners | Cosmetic jars, round tins and standout unboxing presentation | Cut to any shape with no die or plate charges |
Not sure which style fits?
Request a Quote →What size custom thank you card should I order?
Your thank you card should sit flat inside your box or poly mailer with at least 1/2 inch of breathing room around all four edges so the corners never bend in transit: Whether you are comparing custom thank you cards for small business, printed packaging thank you cards with logo, e-commerce order thank you notes, flat and folded custom thank you cards or foil stamped business thank you cards, we size the template to your exact container.
| Card size (W × H) | Fits box or mailer size | Best style & use |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5 × 2 in | Small tuck cartons & pouches from 4 × 3 in | Flat mini thank you note, jewelry care tag or authenticity card |
| 4 × 4 in square | Cube candle boxes & 6 × 6 in cosmetic mailers | Flat or folded square card that mirrors Instagram grid proportions |
| 4 × 6 in (most popular) | Mailer boxes & poly mailers from 6 × 4 in up | Flat two-sided e-commerce thank you, promo & review QR card |
| 5 × 3.5 in folded (5 × 7 flat) | Rigid gift boxes & jewelry sets from 6 × 5 in | Folded greeting card with blank inside panel for handwritten notes |
| 5 × 7 in | Apparel mailers, shoe boxes & PR kits from 8 × 6 in | Flat editorial brand story card, lookbook insert or VIP welcome note |
| 2.5 × 6 in slim | Wine boxes, tall bottle cartons & book mailers | Flat vertical bookmark-style thank you and tasting/ritual card |
Have your inside dimensions ready? Request pricing across up to 3 quantities.
Request a Quote →How do I choose thank you cards?
- Pick Flat card vs Folded cardChoose a flat card for fast two-sided e-commerce drops; choose a pre-scored folded card for handwritten luxury notes.
- Match size to your smallest mailerA 4 × 6 in card fits almost every e-commerce mailer and poly bag; use 3.5 × 2 in or 4 × 4 in for tiny cosmetic boxes.
- Print both sides for higher ROIDedicate the front to warm gratitude art and use the back for a reorder code, care guide or review QR code.
- Keep write-on areas uncoatedIf your team signs cards with a pen, leave the writing side unlaminated so ballpoint and gel ink dry immediately.
- Add one tactile hero finishPair soft-touch lamination with gold foil stamping, debossing or spot UV so customers keep the card on their desk.
- Match Pantone colors to your boxPrint your thank you cards to the exact same Pantone code as your custom boxes, tissue paper and seal stickers.
What are thank you cards made of?
Which finishes can thank you cards have?
Which custom details can I add to my thank you cards?
Thank you cards specifications
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Styles | Flat card or Folded card (pre-scored) |
| Dimensions | 3.5 × 2, 4 × 4, 4 × 6, 5 × 7, 2.5 × 6 in or any custom width × height |
| Cardstock materials | White card, natural brown kraft board, recycled board |
| Printing sides & colors | One side or Both sides · Full color (CMYK), 1/2/3+ Pantone, White ink on kraft; Pantone match guaranteed |
| Lamination & finishes | No lamination, Matte, Gloss, Soft-touch · Foil stamping, Embossing, Debossing, Spot UV |
| Minimum order | Minimums depend on the product; we confirm yours with your quote |
| Quantity presets | 500, 1,000, 2,500, 5,000+ cards |
| Design & proofing | Free design help, custom dielines, digital proof and 3D mockup before payment |
| Turnaround & shipping | 10-14 business days (rush 4-5 days); free shipping to all 50 states, worldwide DDP available |
Ready to quote your thank you cards? Compare up to 3 quantities with a free 3D mockup.
Request a Quote →How do brands use custom thank you cards inside their packaging?
A custom thank you card sits at the exact peak of customer excitement: the five seconds right after the box lid opens. By pairing genuine gratitude on the front with a clear next step on the back, brands turn one-time buyers into repeat customers and reviewers.
Thank you cards design ideas
Example designs with made-up brands. Your packaging is made to your design.
What mistakes should you avoid when ordering custom thank you cards?
A few small layout or coating oversights can bend card corners or smudge handwritten signatures. Avoid these five mistakes. When specifying thank you cards with logo, branded thank you cards, wholesale thank you cards, bulk custom thank you cards and personalized thank you cards, avoid these common production mistakes
- Ordering a 5 × 7 inch card for a 6 × 4 × 2 inch mailer box so corners bend in transit.
- Applying gloss or soft-touch lamination to both sides when staff sign notes with gel or rollerball pens.
- Printing only one side and leaving the back blank instead of adding a promo code, care guide or QR code.
- Placing small text within 1/16 inch of the trim edge instead of keeping critical art 1/8 inch inside the cut line.
- Folding heavy cardstock by hand without a pre-scored crease channel, which cracks dark ink along the spine.
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Share your logo, a sketch or an AI image. We'll rebuild every element cleanly onto your box dieline and send a 3D mockup, free.
Made your design with AI?
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 printed thank you cards vs generic stock thank you notes: how do they compare?
| Generic stock thank you cards | Custom thank you cards from CubitPack | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand consistency | Generic pre-printed stationery that clashes with your box | Matched to the exact Pantone ink and finish of your packaging |
| Tactile finishes | Thin plain paper with zero foil or texture | Soft-touch, matte, gloss, foil stamping, embossing or spot UV |
| Reverse-side utility | Blank back with no call to action | Printed back with your QR code, reorder offer and care steps |
| Dimensions & shape | Fixed office sizes that bend in small boxes | Cut to any width × height or custom shape with no die fee |
| Handwriting readiness | Slick UV coating that smears ballpoint pen ink | No-lamination or hybrid uncoated writing panels on request |
Get custom thank you cards sized to your product, with a free 3D mockup before you pay.
Request a Quote →Are thank you cards safe and sustainable?
FSC paperboard and partner certifications
FSC-certified paperboard stocks and ISO 9001 production are available on request through partner facilities.Grain-aligned scoring on folded cards
We score folded thank you cards parallel to the paper grain so the spine folds smoothly without cracking heavy ink or lamination.QR contrast and bleed check
Our prepress team verifies 1/8 inch bleed margins, foil-to-text clearance and QR code scan contrast on your free digital proof.How do I order custom thank you cards?
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 statesWhat affects the price of custom thank you cards?
The price depends on four things, and every custom quote is free.
Flat vs folded style
A 4 × 6 in flat card uses half the cardstock area of a 5 × 7 in flat sheet scored into a folded cardOne-side vs two-side print
Printing one side costs slightly less; printing both sides doubles your communication spaceLamination & special finishes
Soft-touch lamination, metallic foil stamping, embossing and spot UV add finishing passesOrder quantity & multi-design split
Unit cost drops steeply across 500, 1,000, 2,500 and 5,000+ cardsOrder a 4 × 6 inch flat card printed on both sides in CMYK with matte lamination, and request 1,000, 2,500 and 5,000 quantities in the quote form to compare price breaks. You never pay die or plate fees, your first order is 10% off, and US shipping is free. Buyers ordering custom size thank you cards or e-commerce, shopify thank you cards 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 checkThank you cards questions
What is the most popular size for custom thank you cards in e-commerce?
The 4 × 6 inch flat card is the most popular size because it fits inside almost every standard mailer box, shipping carton and poly mailer while leaving plenty of room for a founder message on the front and a promo code or QR code on the back.
Should I choose a flat thank you card or a folded thank you card?
Choose a flat card if you ship dozens of e-commerce orders a day and want a fast, two-sided card your packers can drop on top of the tissue paper in one second. Choose a pre-scored folded card for luxury gift boxes or VIP orders where staff write a note inside.
Can my team write by hand with a pen on custom thank you cards?
Yes. If you plan to sign cards by hand, choose 'No lamination' on white or natural kraft cardstock, or ask in the quote notes for lamination and foil on the front side only with an uncoated back or inside panel so pen ink never smears.
What is the difference between custom thank you cards and custom insert cards?
Both use the same cardstock, printing and finishing options in our cards family. Thank you cards focus on brand gratitude, founder notes, VIP gifting and review requests, whereas insert cards focus on step-by-step product instructions, warranty registration, recipe cards or cross-sell catalogs.
What is the minimum order quantity for custom thank you cards?
Minimums depend on the product; we confirm yours with your quote. In Step 1 of the quote form, click quick-add presets of 500, 1,000, 2,500 and 5,000 cards (or type custom quantities) to compare how the unit price drops.
Can I print several seasonal or product-specific card designs in one order?
Yes. In Step 2 of the quote form, select '2 designs' or '3+ designs' under Designs in order and list your quantity breakdown in the notes. Keeping the same card size, paper stock and finish across all versions lets us quote them together.
Do rounded corners or custom die-cut card shapes cost extra?
No. CubitPack never charges cutting die or printing plate fees. You can order square corners, 1/4-inch rounded corners, arch-top cards, round cards that drop into candle jars, or a custom silhouette around your product at no extra tooling cost.
Can I combine gold foil stamping or embossing with soft-touch lamination?
Yes. In Step 2 of the quote form under Finishes, pick Soft-touch (or Matte or Gloss) lamination and check Foil stamping, Embossing, Debossing or Spot UV. Soft-touch lamination paired with gold foil stamping is our signature combination for beauty and jewelry brands.
Can you match my thank you card colors to my custom boxes and tissue paper?
Yes. Because we produce your boxes, tissue paper, stickers and thank you cards under one roof with one dedicated account manager, we print every piece to the exact same Pantone spot color code, backed by our Pantone match guarantee.
How long do custom thank you cards take to print and ship?
Standard production takes 10 to 14 business days after you approve your digital proof and 3D mockup and complete payment. Rush production in 4 to 5 business days is available (quoted per order), and standard shipping to all 50 US states is free.
Still have a question? Ask a packaging specialist.
Request a Quote →Thank you cards terms, explained
- Flat vs bifold card
- A flat card is a single two-sided panel; a bifold card is pre-scored to fold in half like a greeting card
- Caliper (pt) / GSM
- Cardstock thickness measured in points (1 pt = 1/1000 in) or grams per square meter
- Compression score
- A pressed crease channel that lets heavy cardstock fold cleanly without cracking the ink or film
- Blind embossing / debossing
- Pressing a raised or recessed logo into the cardstock without ink or foil for subtle letterpress texture
- Bleed (1/8 in)
- Extending background color 0.125 in past the trim edge so no white border shows after cutting
- Uncoated write-on side
- Leaving the back or inside of a card unlaminated so pen ink absorbs into the paper fibers without smudging
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Get your thank you cards 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 confirmed offers (flat and folded cards, one or both sides, CMYK/Pantone/white ink, laminations and finishes, 10-14 business day turnaround and free 50-state shipping) and was checked by a packaging specialist. Spot something wrong? Tell us and we will fix it. Tell us if something looks wrong.
Sources
- All CubitPack offers, cards options (Flat card, Folded card; One side, Both sides; CMYK, Pantone, White ink on kraft; Matte, Gloss, Soft-touch, Foil, Embossing, Debossing, Spot UV; presets 500, 1,000, 2,500, 5,000), turnaround (10-14 business days, rush 4-5), free design help and free US shipping
- Paperboard caliper, grain-direction scoring and coated vs uncoated ink absorption
- Standard 4 x 6 in and 5 x 7 in card proportion conventions
What changed
- October 22, 2026: First published.
- October 22, 2026: Updated specifications, terminology, and verified source links.