--- title: Pros of Plastic Business Cards Infographic description: CARDSource made a helpful infographic showing the pros of using plastic business cards over paper. Stand out from the crowd with custom shapes and finishes. image: https://www.cardsource.com/hubfs/Blog/prosplasticbusinesscards.png --- - ** [651.686.0660](tel:16516860660) - ** [651.686.0660](tel:16516860660) - [About](https://www.cardsource.com/about/) - [Contact](https://www.cardsource.com/cardsource-contact-us-for-custom-printed-cards/) - [Resellers](https://www.cardsource.com/resellers/) - ** Search this site on Google Go [![CARDSource Designed Success](https://www.cardsource.com/hubfs/Cardsource%20January2018/Images/CARDSource_logo_DesignedSuccess.png)](https://www.cardsource.com/) Search this site on Google Go - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cardsource.com%2Fnews%2Fpros-plastic-business-cards) - [**](https://www.twitter.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cardsource.com%2Fnews%2Fpros-plastic-business-cards) - [**](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.cardsource.com/news/pros-plastic-business-cards) [All Posts](https://www.cardsource.com/news/all) # Pros of Plastic Business Cards Infographic # Pros of Plastic Business Cards Infographic There are many pros when it comes to using plastic business cards over paper. If you have a handful of business cards and only one is thick and smooth with lamination, which one will stand out to you the most? The plastic one! Check out our infographic below to see more.   ![pros of plastic business cards CardSource](https://www.cardsource.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/pros%20of%20plastic%20business%20cards.png?width=600&height=1500&name=pros%20of%20plastic%20business%20cards.png) With plastic cards, you can make an unforgettable first impression by using multiple different options for the card stock and finishes that paper business cards can’t offer. The plastic lamination means that even if you create custom shapes, the card will still be more durable than ever before. The unique options that plastic cards offer make them a much more attractive choice for those who are trying to stand out from the competition. If you want to learn more about [plastic business cards](https://www.cardsource.com/plastic-business-cards/), we are here to help. We have an extremely talented design staff that can update your current business cards, giving your company a fresh, durable design that matches your brand. ![Tonya-Henricks-Clear-Card- cardsource](https://www.cardsource.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tonya-Henricks-Clear-Card.jpg?width=500&height=281&name=Tonya-Henricks-Clear-Card.jpg) If you’re interested in seeing design ideas, check out our article: [Having a creative block? Here's 11 unique plastic cards to spark some inspiration](https://www.cardsource.com/news/having-a-creative-block-heres-11-unique-plastic-cards-to-spark-some-inspiration) or take a look at our [gallery.](https://www.cardsource.com/resources/design-ideas/) [![Contact Us](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/3911782/b73f4623-41cd-49cf-b1cf-f84918a45993.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/3911782/b73f4623-41cd-49cf-b1cf-f84918a45993)   ![Jade Beaver](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/4f98b47202f0bfe8e2770ef61dca93d9) ###### ABOUT THE AUTHOR | Jade Beaver Marketing Coordinator ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/2558854/hubfs/DreamPack/letter%20Icon.png?t=1496817989590&width=86&name=letter%20Icon.png) ## Subscribe Subscribe now and receive a box filled with hand-picked awesome items ![gift card guide for business owners by cardsource](https://www.cardsource.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ebooks%20or%20Guides/giftcardguidenobackground.png?width=1000&name=giftcardguidenobackground.png "gift card guide for business owners by cardsource")   ### The Ultimate Gift Card Guide What are gift cards? How do you make money with gift cards? Which program is best for your business? Everything you need to know about gift card programs. [![Get Your Copy](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/3911782/ba457bc1-ba2a-467f-80da-ae6785c344c4.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/3911782/ba457bc1-ba2a-467f-80da-ae6785c344c4) Recent Posts - [Gift Card Program](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/gift-card-program) - [No POS Required](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/no-pos-required) ## [Do gift cards work without a POS system?](https://www.cardsource.com/news/gift-cards-without-a-pos-system) #### Many small businesses assume they need an expensive POS (Point of Sale) system or special software and hardware to sell gift cards. The truth? You don... [Read more](https://www.cardsource.com/news/gift-cards-without-a-pos-system) - [business success](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/business-success) - [card choices](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/card-choices) - [CARDSource News](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/cardsource-news) ## [You Can Have Two: The Reality of Cheap, Fast, and Quality](https://www.cardsource.com/news/you-can-have-two-the-reality-of-cheap-fast-and-quality) #### Cheap, Fast, or Quality Why Every Business Must Choose Two There is a simple truth in business that never goes away. You can have something cheap. You... [Read more](https://www.cardsource.com/news/you-can-have-two-the-reality-of-cheap-fast-and-quality) - [CARDSource News](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/cardsource-news) ## [How Custom Shapes and Pieces Help Brands Stand Out](https://www.cardsource.com/news/how-custom-shapes-and-pieces-help-brands-stand-out) #### In a competitive marketplace, brands are always searching for ways to rise above the noise and create memorable experiences for their customers. One o... [Read more](https://www.cardsource.com/news/how-custom-shapes-and-pieces-help-brands-stand-out) - [CARDSource](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/cardsource) - [CARDSource News](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/cardsource-news) - [CARDSource Services](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/cardsource-services) ## [Why Physical Gift and Loyalty Card Programs Outperform E-Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/why-physical-gift-and-loyalty-card-programs-outperform-e-cards) #### In today’s digital first world, it feels like everything has moved online. From e-wallets to mobile coupons, there is no shortage of digital alternati... [Read more](https://www.cardsource.com/news/why-physical-gift-and-loyalty-card-programs-outperform-e-cards) [![CARDSource_logo_DesignedSuccess_Footer](https://www.cardsource.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cardsource%20January2018/Images/CARDSource_logo_DesignedSuccess_Footer.png?width=252&name=CARDSource_logo_DesignedSuccess_Footer.png "CARDSource_logo_DesignedSuccess_Footer")](https://cardsource.com/) #### Products - [Gift Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/plastic-gift-card-printing) - [Membership Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/plastic-membership-card-printing) - [Reward Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/plastic-reward-card-printing) - [Badges & Event Passes](https://www.cardsource.com/plastic-access-badge-printing) - [Business Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/plastic-business-card-printing) - [Custom Shape & Die Cut Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/custom-shape-die-cut-plastic-cards/) - [ID Badges & Access Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/plastic-access-badge-printing) - [Fundraising Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/business-type/plastic-fundraising-cards/) - [Gift Card Holders](https://www.cardsource.com/gift-card-holders) #### Resources - [Card Design Services](https://www.cardsource.com/graphic-design-services) - [FAQs](https://www.cardsource.com/resources/frequently-asked-questions/) - [Templates](https://www.cardsource.com/resources/card-templates/) - [Become a Reseller](https://www.cardsource.com/resellers/) #### Phone [651.686.0660](tel:16516860660) #### Email [info@cardsource.com](mailto:info@cardsource.com) [**](https://www.facebook.com/CARDSourceMN/) [**](https://www.instagram.com/CARDSourceMN/) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardsource) © 2024 CARDSource, All Rights Reserved - [Sitemap](https://cardsource.com/sitemap/) - [Privacy Policy](https://cardsource.com/privacy-policy/) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Jade Beaver", "url" : "https://www.cardsource.com/news/author/jade-beaver" }, "dateModified" : "2021-07-06T21:08:34.330Z", "datePublished" : "2018-04-19T17:40:00.000Z", "headline" : "Pros of Plastic Business Cards Infographic", "image" : [ "https://www.cardsource.com/hubfs/Blog/prosplasticbusinesscards.png" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://www.cardsource.com/news/pros-plastic-business-cards", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://www.cardsource.com/hubfs/CARDSource-logo_DesignedSuccess.png" }, "name" : "CARDSource" } } ```