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Postcards

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Turn one piece of paper into a versatile marketing tool. Find fully customizable templates and an easy design upload. See details
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Get your message out with custom standard postcards.

  • NEW: More paper stocks available
  • 5 size options
  • Multiple paper stock options
  • Standard or premium thickness
  • Spot UV finish available – premium matte only
  • 2 corner options
  • 2-sided printing available

Versatile & efficient

When it comes to marketing your small business, a little custom postcard can go a long way. This handy item can be used in so many ways – from direct mail campaigns to box inserts, giveaways and more. Whether you’re hosting a special event or advertising your online store, give customers and prospects all your information in one convenient, portable package.

Simple & attention-grabbing

A go-to advertising tool, business postcards are a popular way to add a personalized, professional touch. With a variety of customizable options, you can choose the paper stock, weight, corner type, finish and size that'll make your postcard a delight for recipients to receive.

Easy to design

Ready to start designing? Begin by exploring our assortment of fully customizable templates, including options for specific industries or events. (Have your own design ready to go? Use our design upload option.) Once you’ve found a favorite design, make it yours by adding all your key information and selecting the options that work best for you. We’ll take care of the rest, and your postcards will arrive looking crisp, polished and ready to get to work.

Better by Design

This item is part of our Better by Design collection, which connects you to responsibly sourced products.Learn more.

What makes it better

Responsibly Forested: Made with pulp certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and/or Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). This means the materials come from responsibly managed forests that protect biodiversity and respect the rights of indigenous communities, while helping to reduce deforestation.
VistaPrint offers Postcards design templates in assorted styles.
A stack of postcards promoting a restaurant.

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Reviewed by 137 customers

Excellent
6 Oct 2026 | Paul B. | Ireland Ireland |
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Excellent

Terrible print quality
30 Sept 2026 | John S. | Ireland Ireland |
Verified Buyer
I had ordered a high-quality photograph printed onto postcards. The PDF proof looked very good but the finish quality print was shocking. So bad that I cannot use them. I did make a complaint via their portal but no reply since.
Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:
We are sorry to hear that the print quality of your photo postcards did not meet your expectations, and understand your discontent. After checking your account details, we did not locate an inbound support query from your previous portal submission. To investigate the discrepancy between your submitted design and the final print outcome, please reply to this email with clear photos of the received postcards. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. If your request is urgent, and you need an immediate solution, please reach out to our Customer Support team via https://www.vistaprint.ie/customer-care/help-centre/

Postcards
13 Sept 2026 | Jackie G. | Ireland Ireland |
Verified Buyer
Very impresses with the quality of the cards I received. Thank you

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10 Sept 2026 | IRENE P. | Ireland Ireland |
Verified Buyer
Thrilled with my postcards for my upcoming exhibition in Arklow. Speedy delivery too! Thanks 😊

Grammar mistake
7 Sept 2026 | Mera L. | Ireland Ireland |
Verified Buyer
My cards had a grammar mistake, a missing s for plural. It would be great to have a double check text/typo check before printing.
Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:
Thank you for sharing your feedback on your Postcards. We understand your concern about the grammar mistake and how important it is for your cards to be accurate and professional. Since our printing process is fully automated, the file is produced exactly as it is submitted. For future orders, we recommend carefully reviewing the preview before checkout to ensure all details are correct. As this was your first order with us, we are prepared to offer a one‑time courtesy replacement. To move forward, we kindly ask that you double‑check and finalize your artwork, making sure all spelling and design details are accurate. Once your file is ready, please reply to this review so we can proceed with the replacement. At the same time, please let us know which version of your Postcards, English or Italian, requires replacement. If you have any further questions or need assistance, you can reply here, call our Customer Support team at 1800‑904‑804, or visit our Help Center for real‑time assistance here: https://www.vistaprint.ie/customer-care/help-centre/ Your feedback is very valuable, and we will share it with our product team to explore ways of improving the preview experience and ensuring greater clarity in future designs. We look forward to resolving this for you and ensuring your next order meets your expectations.

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Let us design it for you

No more guesswork. We take care of the entire design process, from brainstorming ideas to delivering the files to your account.

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Frequently asked questions

Spot UV printing is a technique used to add a raised, three-dimensional effect to specific lettering and images on paper. This process creates eye-catching designs, allowing you to choose which elements stand out, particularly with our embossed postcards.

Yes, the type of printing we use is also known as embossed gloss.

You can use this finish on up to 25% of the front of your postcard. The only thing to keep in mind regarding where you add spot UV is that it should be within the printing safety margin (shown as a dotted line in our design studio).

For templates, the embossed areas are predefined and can't be altered. If you upload your personal design, you gain flexibility in being able to select the raised elements. This can be accomplished using our design studio or by providing detailed directions to our team. Please note that template-based design elements will retain their finish. Adding a finish won't be possible if you include your logo or other elements in a template. However, you do have the ability to remove finishes from text fields.

Standard corners tend to give postcards a more traditional look – the clean, 90-degree cuts feel classic and elegant and they’re a great option for street marketing or direct mail campaigns. Our rounded corners typically pair well with postcard designs that feel more modern or softer in style – and they’re a good option for package inserts.

Yes. After you’ve made your initial choices – size, paper and quantity – you’ll be able to upload your finished design. We accept the following file formats: .pdf, .ai, .jpeg, .png, .doc and .ppt.

Our glossy and matte papers are coated on both sides, while our natural, uncoated paper is not. You can write on any of these paper stocks, but we recommend our natural uncoated option for the best effect.

The beauty of a well-designed postcard is that you can use it in a wide variety of ways. Some popular approaches include bag inserts, vouchers, street marketing handouts and more.

Yes – here are a few things to keep in mind when you design.

  • Keep your design simple. Always remember that postcards are small, so a lot of complicated information can overwhelm its recipient. Identify the top few things you want a customer to know and then focus on those points. Including a strong call to action – a website URL, phone number or address – gives people a way to learn more once they’ve become interested in what you have to say.
  • Stand out with photography or a logo. Odds are good that your postcard will be competing for attention with other promotional pieces – in a letterbox, on a notice board or even in your business. Bold colours, a high-quality image or your logo can help your postcard get noticed.
  • Create a consistent look. It’s easy to use your font choice, logo and colours to create a matching business look across other marketing products, like business cards, signage and more. With a few matching products, you’ll be well on your way to establishing a recognisable, professional brand.