Custom Luggage Tag Printing: Travel in Style
| Card Type | Best Use | Popular Format |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Luggage Tag | Travel Branding | Standard CR80 / Custom Shape |
| Gift Card | Retail & Hospitality | CR80 Standard |
| Loyalty Card | Customer Retention | Standard or Mini |
| ID Badge | Security & Access | CR80 with Clip/Chain |
| Membership Card | Clubs & Organizations | Standard Wallet Size |
Welcome to Plastic Card ID - Your Custom Luggage Tag Printing Experts
Every bag tells a story the moment it rolls off a baggage carousel. What story does yours tell? Custom luggage tag printing is one of those surprisingly powerful branding tools that quietly works for your business every single time someone travels. We have helped businesses of all sizes turn ordinary travel accessories into rolling billboards that get noticed in airports, hotels, and destinations worldwide.
We believe in the power of physical connection. When someone reaches for their bag and spots a beautifully printed, durable plastic luggage tag bearing your company name, logo, or message, that is a moment of genuine brand recognition. We do not just print cards here - we craft lasting impressions that travel as far as your customers do, representing your brand with style and professionalism at every stop.
Our team has spent over 25 years mastering the art and science of plastic card printing, and custom luggage tag printing sits right at the heart of what we love most. We ship our products to businesses everywhere across the country, and we make ordering refreshingly simple. Whether you are a first-time buyer or a returning client, we are ready to help you every step of the way.
Ready to get started? Call us right now at 800-835-7919 and let us show you just how easy and rewarding custom luggage tag printing can be for your brand.
Why Plastic Luggage Tags Outshine Paper Every Time
Paper tags tear, fade, and fall apart after just one trip. Plastic luggage tags, on the other hand, hold up through rough baggage handling, rain, heat, and years of travel without losing their sharp printed look. This durability is not just convenient - it means your brand message keeps showing up trip after trip, long after a paper tag would have disappeared entirely.
We use high-quality plastic materials that resist cracking, bending, and fading. The printing stays vibrant and crisp through hundreds of uses, which means your investment in custom luggage tag printing keeps paying off over time. Our clients consistently tell us that their customers love receiving these tags because they feel substantial, premium, and genuinely useful in everyday life.
The Branding Power Behind Every Custom Tag
Think about how many people see a bag tag during a single flight. Airport security agents, fellow passengers, baggage handlers, hotel staff - each one of them glances at that tag. When your business logo and colors are printed on it with professional clarity, that is repeated brand exposure you simply cannot buy through digital advertising at the same cost-per-impression ratio.
We design every custom luggage tag printing project with your specific brand identity in mind. From color matching to font choices to logo placement, our process ensures your tags look every bit as polished as your other marketing materials. A well-designed plastic tag quietly communicates that your brand pays attention to detail, and customers notice and appreciate that kind of care.
Who Uses Custom Luggage Tags?
The short answer is: more businesses than you might expect. Airlines, travel agencies, hotels, resorts, corporate travel departments, universities, sports teams, and employee recognition programs all use custom luggage tags regularly. They make excellent giveaways, incentives, onboarding gifts, and loyalty rewards that recipients actually keep and use repeatedly over many years.
We have fulfilled orders for small boutique travel agencies ordering 500 tags all the way up to major corporations ordering tens of thousands at a time. No matter the size of your order, we bring the same level of care and craftsmanship to every single tag we print and ship directly to your door anywhere in the country.
What Sets Our Custom Luggage Tag Printing Apart
There is no shortage of plastic card printers out there, but very few of them bring the depth of experience, the breadth of product options, and the genuine customer commitment that we do. Over 100,000 businesses have trusted us with their most important branding materials, and custom luggage tag printing is one of the areas where our expertise really shines through most clearly.
We offer a wide range of customization options that let your brand truly stand out. From standard rectangular tags to custom die-cut shapes that perfectly match your logo, from simple two-color designs to full-color photographic prints, our capabilities are genuinely impressive. We also offer finishing options like gloss, matte, and specialty coatings that add a tactile premium feel to every tag we produce.
Our production process is streamlined and efficient, which means you get your finished tags faster without sacrificing any quality. We handle everything in-house, which gives us tight control over every stage of the printing and finishing process. When you order from us, you are getting the full benefit of that expertise on every single order.
Customization Options That Make Your Tags Unique
We offer an impressive menu of customization choices for every custom luggage tag printing order. You can choose from a variety of sizes, shapes, and thicknesses to match your specific needs and budget. Whether you want a classic credit-card-sized tag or a larger, more eye-catching format, we have the capability to make it happen with precision and speed.
Our full-color digital printing technology captures every detail of your artwork with stunning accuracy. Logos, photographs, gradients, and intricate patterns all reproduce beautifully on our high-quality plastic card stock. We work with your existing artwork files or we can help develop a design concept that captures the essence of your brand, making the whole process smooth and enjoyable from start to finish.
Encoding and Functional Features Available
Custom luggage tags do not have to be purely decorative. We can add functional features that make your tags work even harder for your business. Magnetic stripes, barcodes, QR codes, and even RFID chips can be incorporated into your luggage tag design, turning a simple travel accessory into a powerful data capture and loyalty tracking tool that integrates with your existing systems.
These smart features open up exciting possibilities for travel loyalty programs, event management, and corporate fleet tracking. Imagine your customers scanning a QR code on their luggage tag to instantly access your rewards portal or travel booking system. We have the technology and experience to make these kinds of smart, connected luggage tag solutions a reality for your business at a scale that makes sense for your budget.
Materials, Finishes, and Quality Standards
We use only premium-grade PVC card stock and specialty materials that meet rigorous durability standards. Our printing inks are formulated specifically for plastic substrates, ensuring they bond permanently and resist scratching, moisture, and UV exposure over long periods of regular use. The result is a product that looks just as sharp on day 365 as it did on day one.
Finish options include high-gloss laminate for a sleek, professional shine, matte laminate for a sophisticated understated look, and specialty soft-touch coatings that feel luxurious in the hand. Each finish option affects both the appearance and the durability of the finished tag, and our team is always happy to help you choose the right combination for your specific application and brand aesthetic.
Our Full Range of Plastic Cards and Printing Solutions
While custom luggage tag printing is a specialty we are proud of, it is just one part of a much larger and more comprehensive product portfolio. We offer a truly extensive range of plastic card solutions that can serve virtually every business need, from customer loyalty programs to secure employee identification, from gift card programs to high-security access control systems.
Our product catalog covers a remarkable breadth of card types and printing technologies. Over the years, we have developed deep expertise in every category, which means we can offer genuinely informed recommendations rather than just pushing whatever is easiest to produce. We take the time to understand what you need and match you with the solution that will deliver the best results for your specific situation.
Popular Plastic Card Types We Offer
We produce a wide variety of plastic card types to serve the full spectrum of business needs. Our production capabilities span from simple printed membership cards all the way to sophisticated RFID-enabled smart cards with encrypted data storage. Here is a look at some of the most popular categories we regularly produce for our clients nationwide:
- Custom luggage tags for travel brands, airlines, and corporate programs
- Gift cards for retail, restaurant, and hospitality businesses
- Loyalty and rewards cards for customer retention programs
- Employee ID badges and access control cards
- Membership cards for clubs, gyms, and professional organizations
- Hotel key cards with magnetic stripe or RFID encoding
- Casino player cards and gaming loyalty credentials
- Clear plastic cards for unique visual impact
- Metal cards in stainless steel or gold for premium branding
- Custom-shaped die-cut cards for maximum brand differentiation
Each of these card types can be fully customized with your branding, encoded with data if needed, and shipped directly to your location anywhere in the United States. We manage the entire process so you can focus on running your business while we handle all the details of production and delivery.
Card Printers and Refill Supplies We Carry
Beyond printed cards, we are also a leading supplier of card printers and all the refill supplies you need to print cards in-house. If your operation benefits from on-demand card printing - think instant membership issuance or same-day event credentials - we have the right printer and supply package to make it happen smoothly and cost-effectively for your team.
We carry a comprehensive selection of card printer brands and models, from entry-level desktop units suitable for small offices all the way up to high-volume industrial printers capable of producing thousands of cards per hour. Our knowledgeable team can help you find the right machine for your volume, budget, and feature requirements without any confusing technical jargon getting in the way of a clear decision.
We also stock a full range of refill supplies to keep your printer running at peak performance. Here is a quick overview of what we carry:
- Color and monochrome print ribbons for all major printer brands
- Blank PVC card stock in standard and specialty thicknesses
- Cleaning kits and maintenance supplies
- Lanyards, badge holders, and card accessories
- Card sleeves and protective carriers
- Retractable badge reels and attachment hardware
Shipping Nationwide - Fast and Reliable
We ship our complete product range to businesses across the entire country, from small towns to major metropolitan areas. Our logistics systems are set up to handle orders of all sizes efficiently, and we work hard to make sure your order arrives on time and in perfect condition every single time. Fast, reliable delivery is something we genuinely pride ourselves on delivering consistently.
Whether you need a small rush order of custom luggage tags for an upcoming corporate event or a large ongoing supply order for your retail gift card program, our shipping team handles it with the same level of care and urgency. We keep you informed throughout the process so you always know where your order stands and when to expect delivery at your door.
Gift Cards and Loyalty Programs That Drive Real Results
Few marketing tools deliver the proven return on investment that gift cards and loyalty programs do. Research consistently shows that retailers who switch from paper gift certificates to professional plastic gift cards see sales increases of up to 100% in their gift card programs. That is not a small improvement - that is a transformation that can meaningfully change your business revenue trajectory.
We have helped thousands of businesses launch and scale gift card and loyalty programs that genuinely move the needle on customer retention and average transaction size. Our plastic gift cards look and feel premium, which directly influences how much customers load onto them and how often they recommend them to friends and family as the perfect gift solution.
How Gift Cards Grow Your Business
Gift cards are one of the most powerful revenue generators available to retail and hospitality businesses. When a customer purchases a gift card, you receive payment upfront, often before any product or service is even delivered. Studies show that gift card recipients typically spend 20-50% more than the face value of the card, generating additional revenue above and beyond the initial sale in a reliable and predictable way.
Beyond the direct revenue benefits, gift cards also drive new customer acquisition. Every gift card given to a friend or family member is essentially a personal referral from one of your best customers. That new customer comes through your door already primed to spend and positively predisposed toward your brand because someone they trust recommended you directly, which is enormously valuable word-of-mouth marketing you cannot easily replicate through paid advertising alone.
Loyalty Cards That Keep Customers Coming Back
Customer loyalty programs are a cornerstone of long-term business success, and a well-designed plastic loyalty card is the most visible and tangible element of any loyalty program. When customers carry your loyalty card in their wallet, your brand travels with them everywhere they go. That constant physical presence keeps you top-of-mind and creates a genuine sense of commitment and relationship between customer and brand.
We produce loyalty cards that are built to last through years of wallet wear and daily handling. Our printing quality ensures your card still looks sharp and professional after hundreds of swipes and scans. Combined with magnetic stripe or barcode encoding for seamless point-of-sale integration, our loyalty cards give you all the tools you need to build a program that rewards your best customers and keeps them coming back enthusiastically.
Postcard Mailers That Double Your Response Rates
Our plastic postcard mailers achieve response rates that routinely double what standard paper mailers deliver. There is a simple psychological reason for this: plastic mailers feel different, weigh more, and stand out immediately in a stack of regular mail. Recipients notice them, pick them up, and spend more time engaging with them, which translates directly into higher response rates and better campaign ROI for your marketing budget.
We print these mailers with the same quality and care we bring to all our plastic card products. Whether you are promoting a new location, announcing a seasonal sale, or launching a new loyalty program, a plastic postcard mailer makes your message feel important and worth acting on. Call us at 800-835-7919 to discuss how plastic mailers can energize your next direct mail campaign.
Membership, ID, and Organizational Cards
Organizations of all kinds depend on professional, durable plastic cards to establish identity, manage access, and foster a sense of belonging among their members. From professional associations to alumni networks, from labor unions to fitness clubs, the quality of your membership card communicates the quality of your organization in ways that words on a website simply cannot match.
We have extensive experience producing membership and identity cards for a genuinely diverse range of organizations. Our design team understands the unique requirements of different organizational contexts, whether that means incorporating specific security features for ID badges or creating a premium card that alumni will proudly keep in their wallets for decades after graduation as a treasured reminder of their time at your institution.
Employee ID Badges That Command Respect
A professionally printed employee ID badge does more than just identify someone - it projects authority, builds trust with customers, and reinforces your organizational culture every single day. We produce ID badges that photograph reproduce sharply, encode reliably, and hold up through the demands of daily workplace use without fading, cracking, or becoming difficult to scan at access points.
Our ID badge solutions range from simple photo ID cards for small businesses to sophisticated multi-layer security credentials with encoded access control data for enterprise clients. Whatever level of security and professionalism your organization requires, we have the production capabilities and expertise to deliver an ID badge solution that meets your needs perfectly and within your budget parameters.
Alumni and Association Cards That Build Community
There is something genuinely special about handing a new member a beautifully crafted plastic card that officially welcomes them into your community. Alumni organizations, professional associations, and club memberships all benefit enormously from this tangible symbol of belonging. A premium plastic card communicates that membership in your organization is worth something real and meaningful, which helps drive membership enrollment and renewal rates in meaningful ways.
We work closely with educational institutions, professional guilds, and membership organizations to create cards that perfectly capture the spirit and identity of each unique community. From embossed accents to metallic foil elements, we offer a range of premium finishing options that make your membership cards feel as special and significant as the membership they represent to the people who carry them every day.
Union and Credential Cards Built to Last
Labor unions and credentialing organizations have specific requirements for their member cards, including durability, security features, and the kind of authoritative professional appearance that commands respect in workplace settings. We understand these requirements deeply and produce union and credential cards that meet the highest standards of quality and longevity without requiring a premium budget to achieve excellent results.
Our union cards are printed on heavy-duty PVC card stock that withstands the physical demands of daily use in industrial and construction environments. Security features like holograms, UV printing, and encoded magnetic stripes can be incorporated to prevent counterfeiting and protect the integrity of your credentials. We take the trust your members place in their credentials seriously, and it shows in every card we produce for these important organizational needs.
Advanced Security and Access Control Card Solutions
Security is not something any organization can afford to treat lightly, and the physical credentials you issue are often the first line of defense in your overall security architecture. We produce a comprehensive range of security and access control cards that combine advanced technology with durable, professional construction to give your organization the protection and reliability it needs to operate confidently every day.

Our security card offerings include both traditional magnetic stripe and barcode solutions as well as cutting-edge contactless RFID technology. Whether you need basic proximity cards for simple door access or sophisticated MIFARE DESFire smart cards for multi-level encrypted security systems, we have the technical expertise and production capabilities to deliver exactly what your security infrastructure requires.
RFID and Contactless Smart Cards
Contactless RFID technology has transformed access control and identification systems across industries, and we are at the forefront of producing high-quality RFID-enabled cards for our clients nationwide. Our RFID cards operate on multiple frequency standards and support popular platforms including MIFARE DESFire, HID, and other widely-used contactless systems that integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure without requiring costly system overhauls.
The convenience of contactless access - simply holding a card near a reader rather than inserting it or swiping it - dramatically improves the flow of people through secure checkpoints while maintaining rigorous access control standards. This combination of convenience and security is why RFID cards have become the preferred credential format for healthcare facilities, corporate campuses, hospitality properties, and educational institutions across the country.
Hotel Key Cards and Hospitality Solutions
Hotel key cards are one of the most frequently handled branded items in the entire hospitality industry. Every guest touches them multiple times per day throughout their entire stay, which makes them a uniquely valuable piece of real estate for your brand messaging and visual identity. We produce hotel key cards that look stunning, encode reliably, and hold their programming through the full duration of each guest stay without technical failures or demagnetization issues.
We understand the operational demands of the hospitality industry, including tight timelines, seasonal volume fluctuations, and the need for absolute consistency in encoding and printing quality across large production runs. Our hotel key card production process is specifically designed to meet these demands efficiently and reliably, giving property managers the confidence that their front desk operations will run smoothly without card-related complaints or rekeying issues disrupting the guest experience.
Casino Player Cards and Gaming Credentials
Casino player cards represent one of the most sophisticated applications of plastic card technology in any industry. These cards need to track complex loyalty point systems, integrate with multiple gaming floor systems simultaneously, withstand extremely heavy daily use, and still look polished and premium because they represent your casino's brand to your most valuable high-frequency guests who spend significant time and money on your gaming floor.
We have extensive experience producing player cards for gaming properties of all sizes, from tribal casinos and regional gaming venues to large destination resort casinos. Our casino card solutions incorporate the encoding formats and security features required by modern gaming management systems, and our printing quality ensures that player cards make a strong positive impression on the guests who receive them as part of your loyalty program enrollment experience.
Specialty and Luxury Card Options for Premium Brands
Some brands need more than a standard plastic card to communicate their positioning in the marketplace. For those clients, we offer a range of specialty and luxury card options that make an immediate and unmistakable statement about the caliber of the brand they represent. These are cards that people genuinely keep, show to others, and talk about - and that kind of organic word-of-mouth is priceless for premium brand positioning.
Our specialty card offerings include clear plastic cards, custom die-cut shapes, and luxury metal cards crafted from materials like stainless steel and gold. Each of these options offers a dramatically different physical experience compared to a standard printed card, and that difference in feel and appearance translates directly into a more powerful brand impression that sticks in memory long after a standard card would have been forgotten entirely.
Clear Plastic Cards - Transparency as a Design Statement
Clear plastic cards are a design choice that never fails to generate genuine excitement and curiosity. When someone pulls a perfectly transparent card from their wallet, it creates an immediate visual wow factor that standard opaque cards simply cannot match. We produce crystal-clear card stock that showcases your printed design elements with a striking floating-in-space visual effect that makes your brand look genuinely innovative and forward-thinking.
Clear cards work beautifully for loyalty programs, VIP memberships, gift cards, and any application where you want to communicate a sense of sophistication and modernity. The printing on clear cards requires specialized techniques that we have mastered over years of production experience, resulting in designs that pop with vibrant color even against the transparent background of the card itself in all lighting conditions.
Metal Cards - The Ultimate Luxury Brand Statement
Nothing communicates exclusivity and premium value quite like a metal card. When someone receives a stainless steel or gold-finished card from your business, they immediately understand that they are dealing with a brand that values quality and pays attention to the finest details of every customer interaction and touchpoint. Metal cards are kept, cherished, and shown to others in ways that paper and even standard plastic cards simply never inspire in recipients.
We produce metal cards with precision laser engraving and premium finishes that showcase your branding with extraordinary clarity and permanence. These cards are ideal for VIP membership programs, executive gift card initiatives, ultra-premium loyalty tiers, and any brand communication where the card itself needs to function as a luxury product in its own right rather than just a functional credential or payment instrument.
Custom Shapes and Die-Cut Cards
Who said a card has to be rectangular? Custom die-cut cards in shapes that mirror your logo, product, or brand identity create an instant visual and tactile connection between the card and your brand story. A coffee shop issuing loyalty cards shaped like a coffee cup, or a hardware store distributing gift cards shaped like a wrench - these are the kinds of brand moments that get people talking and sharing on social media organically.
Our die-cutting capabilities allow us to produce virtually any shape you can envision within the practical constraints of plastic card materials and wallet or cardholder compatibility. Our design team can work with your existing brand assets to develop a custom shape concept that perfectly encapsulates your brand personality and turns your plastic card program into a genuinely memorable marketing experience for every customer who receives one of your cards.
Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Luggage Tag Printing
We talk to customers every day who have great questions about custom luggage tag printing, and we love answering them. Whether you are new to plastic card printing or a seasoned buyer looking to explore new options, the answers to these common questions will help you understand exactly what to expect when you work with us on your next custom luggage tag project from start to finish.
Our customer service team is always available to answer any specific questions that go beyond what you find here. We believe in plain-language communication and honest, straightforward answers that help you make the best decisions for your business. No sales pressure, no confusing jargon - just helpful, experienced guidance from people who genuinely know this industry inside and out.
How Many Tags Do I Need to Order?
We offer flexible minimum order quantities to accommodate businesses of all sizes and budgets. Whether you need a small run of 250 custom luggage tags for a boutique hotel or a large production run of 50,000 tags for a major airline loyalty program launch, we scale our production to match your needs precisely without forcing you to order more than you actually require for your program.
In general, larger orders benefit from lower per-unit costs, so it is worth considering your projected needs for the next 12-18 months when placing your initial order. Our team can help you work through the volume and pricing considerations to find the order size that delivers the best value for your specific situation and budget without any unnecessary waste or overstock.
What Is the Typical Turnaround Time?
Standard production turnaround for custom luggage tag printing orders is typically 7-10 business days from final artwork approval. Rush production options are available for time-sensitive projects, with expedited turnaround times as fast as 2-3 business days depending on order complexity and current production volume at the time of your order submission and artwork finalization.
We strongly recommend submitting your order with as much lead time as possible, especially for large volume orders or orders requiring encoding and special features. This gives us the time to ensure every detail of your order is perfect before it ships. We always aim to meet or beat our quoted delivery dates because we understand that your deadlines are real and important to your business operations and event schedules.
What File Formats Do You Accept for Artwork?
We accept all standard professional design file formats for artwork submission. Vector formats like Adobe Illustrator (.ai) and EPS files are ideal because they scale to any size without losing quality, making them our preferred format for logo-heavy designs. We also accept high-resolution PDF, PSD, and TIFF files with a minimum resolution of 300 DPI at the final printed size for photographic or complex graphic designs.
If you do not have professional design files ready, our in-house design team can help develop your artwork from scratch or clean up and optimize existing brand assets for production-quality printing. There is a modest design fee for this service, typically in the range of $75-$200 depending on complexity, and the resulting files are yours to keep and use for future orders across all your printing projects and marketing materials.
Case Study - How a Travel Agency Transformed Its Brand With Custom Luggage Tags
Real-world results speak louder than any marketing claim we could make. One of our long-standing clients, a regional travel agency with multiple locations, approached us several years ago looking for a distinctive client appreciation gift that would keep their brand visible throughout the year. They had been using branded tote bags and paper brochures with limited success and wanted something more durable and travel-focused that their clients would genuinely use and appreciate receiving.
We recommended a custom luggage tag printing program as the centerpiece of their client gifting strategy. Working closely with their marketing team, we developed a stunning full-color tag design that showcased their travel photography brand aesthetic and incorporated a QR code linking to their online booking portal. The results exceeded every expectation they had set for the program going in.
The Strategy and Design Process
We started with a deep dive into their brand identity guidelines and their clients' travel profiles to inform every design decision. The final tag design featured a breathtaking destination photograph on one side and their contact information with QR code on the other, printed on thick, heavy-gauge PVC with a high-gloss laminate that made the colors absolutely pop in any lighting condition travelers might encounter during their journeys.
The design process took about two weeks from initial concept to final approved artwork, with three rounds of proofing to ensure every detail was exactly right. We produced an initial run of 2,500 tags and included custom cardstock carriers that the agency could use to present the tags as part of a welcome package for new clients booking their first trip through the agency, making the entire gifting experience feel thoughtful and cohesive.
Results That Made Every Dollar Count
Within six months of launching the luggage tag gifting program, the agency reported a measurable increase in client referrals that they attributed directly to the conversations sparked when clients displayed the tags on their luggage in airports and on cruise ships. New clients frequently mentioned that they had seen the distinctive tags on someone else's bag and asked about the travel agency - a perfect example of passive brand marketing delivering active new business results through a simple, affordable plastic card product.
The agency has since reordered custom luggage tags five times, adding new destination photography designs each year to create a collectible series that their most loyal clients actively look forward to receiving. This program turned a simple branded accessory into a genuine client engagement tool that strengthens relationships, drives referrals, and keeps the agency's brand front and center in the minds of their clients throughout every single travel experience they enjoy.
Key Takeaways From This Success Story
This case study illustrates several important truths about the power of custom luggage tag printing as a marketing investment. First, durability matters enormously - these tags survived years of travel and still looked great enough to spark conversations and drive referrals. Second, smart design choices like incorporating QR codes turn passive branded items into active marketing tools that connect the physical and digital dimensions of your brand story.
Third, and perhaps most importantly, a relatively modest investment in high-quality printed plastic tags delivered a return on investment that dwarfed what the agency had achieved with more expensive digital and print advertising campaigns. The lesson is clear: tangible, well-designed physical brand touchpoints have a staying power and personal impact that digital-only marketing strategies struggle to replicate at any budget level.
Accessories, Carriers, and Complete Card Program Solutions
A great plastic card deserves a great presentation, and we offer a full range of accessories and carrier options that make your card program complete from first impression to everyday use. From elegant custom card carriers that make gift card purchases feel like opening a present to practical lanyards and badge holders that keep ID cards visible and accessible, we have every accessory your program needs to succeed fully.
We also offer full-service affixing and mailing services, which means we can print your cards, attach them to their carriers, and mail them directly to your customers or employees on your behalf. This end-to-end fulfillment capability saves you enormous amounts of time and logistical complexity, especially for large volume programs where coordinating printing, assembly, and mailing separately would require significant internal resources and management overhead.
Custom Card Carriers and Presentation Packaging
The way a card is presented matters as much as the card itself when it comes to making the right first impression on the recipient. We produce custom card carriers in a wide range of formats, from simple sleeve-style carriers with a window that shows the card face to elaborate folded carriers with full interior printing and additional marketing messaging. The right carrier elevates your card from a functional item to a genuine gift experience that recipients remember and appreciate.
Our carrier printing capabilities match the same high quality standards we apply to our card printing, with full-color graphics, gloss or matte finishes, and precise die-cutting for clean, professional edges. We can include loyalty program terms, brand storytelling, redemption instructions, or any other messaging you need to communicate alongside the card itself in a format that is both informative and visually engaging for every recipient.
Lanyards, Badge Holders, and Organizational Accessories
For businesses and organizations that issue ID badges, access cards, or event credentials, the right carrying accessories are just as important as the cards themselves. We stock a comprehensive selection of lanyards in various materials, widths, and colors, along with matching badge holders, retractable reels, and clip attachments that make your card program fully functional from day one of deployment across your organization.
Custom-printed lanyards featuring your organization's name, logo, or colors are also available and make a strong visual impact in environments where many employees or attendees are gathered together. They create a sense of organizational unity and professionalism that standard solid-color lanyards simply cannot achieve. Combined with our high-quality printed ID badges, custom lanyards complete the professional identity package for your team or event in a cohesive and impressive way.
Ready to Order? Here Is How Easy It Is to Work With Plastic Card ID
We have deliberately made our ordering process as simple and stress-free as possible because we know you have a business to run and time is genuinely valuable. From first contact to final delivery, our team handles every detail of your custom luggage tag printing or plastic card order with professionalism, responsiveness, and a genuine commitment to getting everything exactly right for your specific needs and timeline requirements.
The easiest way to get started is to simply pick up the phone and call us. Our knowledgeable team members are ready to listen, ask the right questions, and guide you toward the product and program that will deliver the best results for your business. There is no obligation, no pressure, and no complicated process standing between you and a beautiful new plastic card program that works hard for your brand every single day.
Step-by-Step: From Idea to Delivered Product
Getting your custom luggage tags or plastic cards from concept to your hands is a straightforward process when you work with us. Here is what the typical project journey looks like from start to finish so you know exactly what to expect at every stage of working with our team on your order:
- Call us at 800-835-7919 or submit an inquiry online to discuss your project needs and get a quote
- Submit your artwork files or work with our design team to develop your card design
- Review and approve your digital proof before production begins
- We produce your order under rigorous quality control standards in our production facility
- Your finished cards are carefully packaged and shipped directly to your specified delivery address nationwide
- Receive your order and start using your new cards to grow your brand and business immediately
This streamlined process ensures that nothing falls through the cracks and that your finished product arrives on time and exactly as specified in your approved proof. We keep you informed at every stage and are always available to answer questions or address any concerns that come up during the production process without delay or difficulty.
Pricing and Volume Options
We offer competitive, transparent pricing across all of our plastic card and custom luggage tag printing products. Our pricing structure rewards volume, so the more you order, the better your per-unit cost becomes, making it worthwhile to think about your program's full-year needs when placing your initial order. We never add hidden fees or surprise charges to your invoice - the price we quote is the price you pay, period, without exception on any order.
Pricing for custom luggage tags varies based on quantity, customization level, material choices, and any encoding or special features required. A basic run of full-color printed tags starts at very accessible price points, and we are always happy to work within your specific budget constraints to find the combination of features and quantity that delivers maximum value. Reach out for a personalized quote that reflects your exact specifications and volume requirements.
Our Commitment to Your Satisfaction
We stand firmly behind every product we produce and ship. Your complete satisfaction is not just a company policy - it is a personal commitment from everyone on our team to the clients we serve every single day. If anything about your order does not meet the specifications you approved, we will make it right quickly and without bureaucratic hassle or resistance of any kind.
This commitment to quality and satisfaction is one of the key reasons why so many of our clients have been ordering from us for years, and why over 100,000 businesses have trusted us with their most important branding materials. We earn that trust on every single order, and we take it seriously as the foundation of everything we do and every card we produce for the businesses that depend on us for their most visible branded products.
Contact Plastic Card ID Today and Elevate Your Brand
Your brand deserves the best, and Plastic Card ID is here to deliver it with expertise, passion, and a proven track record that spans more than a quarter of a century of excellence in plastic card printing. Whether you are ready to launch a custom luggage tag printing program, upgrade your gift card offering, or explore the full range of plastic card solutions we offer, the next step is simple: reach out to our team today and let us show you what we can do for your brand.

From custom luggage tags that travel the world carrying your brand message to sophisticated RFID access control cards that secure your facilities, we have the technology, experience, and genuine dedication to produce solutions that exceed your expectations on every order. We are not just a vendor - we are a long-term partner invested in your ongoing success and growth in the marketplace.
We ship nationwide to businesses of every size, and we are easy to reach for new orders, reorders, questions, or anything else you need. Do not let another day pass without giving your brand the tangible, professional presence it deserves in the hands of your customers, employees, and partners. The call that starts your next great plastic card program takes less than five minutes and could make a measurable difference in your business results this year and every year that follows.
Call Plastic Card ID right now at 800-835-7919 - our friendly, experienced team is standing by and genuinely excited to help you create something extraordinary. Every great brand story starts with a single great impression, and we are ready to help you make yours today.