Description
Itinbox® manufactures custom gift card tin boxes for retail brands, corporate gift suppliers, shopping centres, hotels, restaurants, promotional product distributors and seasonal gift programmes. Each metal gift card tin can be customised with branded printing, Pantone colours, embossed logos, inside messages, paper card inserts, EVA foam, PET trays and ribbon pull tabs.
The featured hinged gift card holder tin measures approximately 100 × 85 × 15 mm and is made from durable tinplate. It can be developed to hold one standard gift card, membership card, promotional voucher, cash gift or small card set. Existing moulds are available for buyers that want to reduce tooling costs and shorten packaging development time.
Final internal dimensions, card clearance and insert thickness should always be tested with the buyer’s actual card before mass production.
Why Brands Choose Metal Gift Card Tins
Turn a Gift Card into a Complete Gift
A paper sleeve communicates information, but it rarely creates a strong unboxing experience. A custom gift card tin adds structure, visual weight and a more deliberate presentation.
It is particularly suitable for premium retail cards, employee rewards, hotel vouchers, spa gift cards, restaurant experiences and seasonal promotional programmes.
Protect Cards During Handling
The rigid tinplate body helps reduce bending, scratching, staining and other ordinary handling damage during packing, transportation, retail display and gifting.
A fitted insert can also prevent the card from moving loosely inside the tin.
One Mould for Multiple Campaigns
The same gift card tin box structure can be used for several promotions by changing the printed artwork, inside message, label or paper sleeve.
- Christmas promotions
- Birthday gift cards
- Valentine’s Day campaigns
- Mother’s Day gifts
- Employee reward programmes
- Customer loyalty campaigns
- Store opening promotions
- Corporate anniversaries
Longer Brand Exposure
After the card is removed, the reusable gift card tin can remain in the customer’s home or office as a small storage box.
Common secondary uses include storing:
- Coins and keys
- Jewellery
- Earbuds and cables
- Small stationery
- Membership cards
- Collectible cards
Suitable for Retail Presentation
The exterior provides space for a logo, campaign message, seasonal graphics, barcode and product information. A printed sleeve or display carton can be added when the tin needs to hang or stand on a retail shelf.
Factory Support for Bulk Programmes
Our service covers structure selection, existing mould recommendations, insert development, artwork review, metal printing, sampling, mass production, quality inspection and export packing.
How to Choose the Right Gift Card Tin Size
A standard bank-card-format gift card is approximately 85.60 × 53.98 mm, but the card dimensions alone are not enough to confirm the final tin size.
The internal space must also allow for the card corner radius, insert thickness, finger access, ribbon position, printed message card and any additional contents.
Information Required Before Size Confirmation
- Actual card length, width and thickness
- Number of cards in each tin
- Whether the card has a paper sleeve
- Whether a greeting card is included
- Preferred insert material
- Whether a ribbon pull tab is required
- Whether cash or vouchers will be included
- Required retail or mailing packaging
| Packaging Requirement | Recommended Solution |
|---|---|
| One standard gift card | Printed paper insert or ribbon pull tab |
| Premium membership card | EVA foam insert with a finger notch |
| Gift card with a personal message | Printed folded card or paper platform insert |
| Gift card and cash | Deeper tin with a divided paper or EVA insert |
| Several promotional cards | Layered paper insert or custom PET tray |
| Budget Christmas programme | Existing mould with a printed paper card holder |
| Premium corporate reward | Embossed hinged tin with an EVA insert |
| Retail hanging display | Tin with a printed sleeve or hanging display carton |
Card Fit Must Be Tested Before Production
A card may physically fit inside the tin but still be difficult to remove or move too freely during transportation. Internal clearance, insert thickness, corner radius and card removal method should all be tested with the final card and approved sample.
Gift Card Insert Options
The insert determines how the card is presented, held and removed. Different materials can be selected according to the project budget, brand positioning and required packing efficiency.
Printed Paper Insert
A printed paper insert is a flexible and cost-effective choice for retail and seasonal programmes. Slits or folded tabs can be added to hold one card in position.
The paper surface can include:
- Holiday greetings
- Brand stories
- Redemption instructions
- QR codes
- Terms reminders
- Personal message areas
EVA Foam Insert
EVA provides a more structured presentation for premium gift cards, VIP membership cards and corporate reward programmes.
A finger notch can be added to make the card easier to remove. Black, white and selected custom colours may be available, depending on project requirements.
PET or Plastic Tray
A formed PET tray is suitable for large, standardised retail programmes that require consistent card positioning and efficient assembly.
The tray must be developed around the final card dimensions and the internal size of the selected tin.
Ribbon Pull Tab
A ribbon pull tab provides an elegant and practical way to lift a single card from a close-fitting holder. The ribbon colour can be selected to coordinate with the printed tin artwork.
Printed Card Platform
A raised paper platform can position the gift card closer to the top of the tin while creating additional space underneath for instructions, coupons or a small message.
No Insert
A tin without an insert may be suitable for low-cost programmes, but the card may move inside the box. A simple paper holder, sleeve or ribbon is generally recommended for a more controlled presentation.
Gift Card Tin Structures and Lid Options
Hinged Lid Gift Card Tin
A hinged lid keeps the lid connected to the body and creates a complete opening experience. It is particularly suitable for corporate gifting, Christmas gift card tin holders and premium retail programmes.
The inside of the lid may also be printed with a greeting, redemption message, QR code or campaign information.
Two-Piece Gift Card Tin Box
A two-piece structure has a separate lid and base. It provides a traditional gift-box appearance and offers a broad lid surface for full-colour seasonal artwork or embossed branding.
Slide Lid Tin Gift Card Box
A slide lid creates a modern, compact opening style. This structure works well for promotional vouchers, loyalty cards, store cards and minimalist brand campaigns.
Window Lid Gift Card Tin
A transparent window allows part of the card design to remain visible. It can be used for retail display, limited-edition cards, co-branded promotions and collectible card presentations.
Deep Gift Card Tin
A deeper metal gift card tin can hold additional contents such as cash, vouchers, chocolates, promotional products or several cards separated by an insert.
Custom-Moulded Tin Structure
A custom mould may be developed when the project requires an exclusive size, unusual shape, special closure or a structure designed around an existing retail display.
Customisation Options for Private Label Gift Card Tins
A custom gift card tin can be coordinated with the brand’s campaign, retail identity and card artwork. The tin structure, insert and outer packaging should be planned as one complete system.
Exterior Printing
- CMYK full-colour artwork
- Pantone brand colours
- Christmas and seasonal illustrations
- Corporate identity graphics
- Metallic ink effects
- Natural metal exposure
- Matte or glossy varnish
CMYK is suitable for detailed illustrations, photographs and multi-colour artwork. Pantone references are recommended when a consistent signature brand colour is required.
Logo Decoration
- Printed logo
- Embossed logo
- Debossed logo
- Raised decorative border
- Embossed pattern
- Spot gloss detail
Embossing should be planned during the artwork stage because the printed position, hinge, lid edge and forming structure must be considered together.
Inside Printing
The inner lid or base can include:
- Seasonal greetings
- Corporate thank-you messages
- Gift card activation instructions
- QR codes and website addresses
- Social media information
- Redemption guidance
- Terms and conditions reminders
Card Holder Components
- Printed paper insert
- EVA foam insert
- Custom PET tray
- Ribbon pull tab
- Paper sleeve
- Greeting card
- Cash or coupon compartment
Retail Packaging
- Individual polybag
- Paper wrapping
- Printed paper sleeve
- Barcode label
- Hanging display card
- Retail display carton
- Outer gift box
- Master carton and pallet
Multiple Design Management
One tin mould may be used for several artwork designs. Each design can have its own barcode, SKU number, printed insert and outer-carton identification.
MOQ, printing arrangement and mixed packing requirements should be confirmed separately for each design.
Christmas Gift Card Tin Packaging for Seasonal Programmes
A Christmas gift card tin adds a stronger gifting experience to retail cards, employee rewards, restaurant vouchers and holiday promotions. The same existing mould can be printed with several Christmas designs to create a coordinated seasonal collection.
Christmas Artwork Themes
- Christmas trees
- Snowflakes
- Reindeer
- Santa Claus illustrations
- Winter village scenes
- Red, green and gold patterns
- Minimal luxury Christmas graphics
- Corporate holiday branding
Multiple Christmas Designs
A buyer may use one Christmas gift card tin box structure for several graphics. Designs can be separated by SKU, barcode, insert message and carton marking.
Mixed-design retail display cartons can also be discussed when required.
Seasonal Production Planning
Christmas tin gift card holder projects should be confirmed early enough to allow time for artwork review, printed sampling, card-fit testing, mass production and international shipping.
Buyers should provide the target in-store or delivery date, rather than only the preferred factory completion date.
Holiday Retail Presentation
The Christmas gift card tin holder can be packed individually, placed inside a paper sleeve, displayed in a countertop carton or included in a larger seasonal gift set.
Applications for Custom Gift Card Tin Boxes
Retail Gift Cards
Suitable for fashion, department store, café, restaurant, cosmetics, jewellery and lifestyle retail brands.
Corporate Employee Rewards
Present employee bonuses, recognition cards, anniversary gifts and end-of-year rewards in branded metal packaging.
Hotel and Restaurant Vouchers
Package accommodation, dining, afternoon tea and experience vouchers in a more gift-ready format.
Spa and Beauty Gift Cards
Create premium presentation packaging for spa treatments, beauty services, perfumes and cosmetics promotions.
Shopping Centre Gift Cards
Use a branded gift card holder tin for shopping centre cards, seasonal campaigns and customer reward programmes.
Loyalty and Membership Cards
Add a stronger sense of exclusivity to VIP cards, premium memberships and limited customer programmes.
Christmas Retail Promotions
Use Christmas gift card tin boxes for checkout displays, stocking gifts, holiday promotions and corporate seasonal programmes.
Promotional Card Sets
Hold vouchers, thank-you cards, coupon sets and other small promotional cards inside one coordinated metal package.
Project Example: Multi-Design Christmas Gift Card Tin Programme
The following example demonstrates how a typical multi-design seasonal project can be planned. Final production specifications depend on the buyer’s actual card, artwork and order quantity.
Buyer Requirements
- Three Christmas artwork designs
- One gift card inside each tin
- One shared metal structure
- Different greetings for each design
- Separate retail SKUs and barcodes
- Delivery before the Christmas sales period
Packaging Challenges
- The card moved inside the empty tin.
- Three designs required clear SKU separation.
- The buyer wanted to avoid three new moulds.
- The card needed to be easy to remove.
- Carton marking had to match each artwork design.
Recommended Solution
- Use one existing 100 × 85 × 15 mm hinged tin mould.
- Add a printed paper insert with card-holding slits.
- Create a semicircular finger-access area.
- Keep the logo position consistent across all designs.
- Change the seasonal background artwork by SKU.
- Print a different greeting inside each lid.
- Mark each export carton with the correct SKU code.
Procurement Value
Using one existing tin structure reduces unnecessary tooling work and simplifies insert development. Separate printed artwork allows each Christmas gift card tin to maintain its own seasonal identity while sharing the same production format.
How to Start a Custom Gift Card Tin Project
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Send the Card and Project Requirements
Provide the actual card dimensions, card quantity per tin, preferred structure, order quantity, number of designs, destination country and required delivery date.
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Select an Existing or Custom Tin Structure
Our team reviews the card, insert, retail display and outer packaging requirements before recommending a hinged, two-piece, slide-lid or custom structure.
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Develop the Card Insert
The insert is designed around the card dimensions, required clearance, removal method and any additional message or voucher.
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Prepare and Review the Artwork
Artwork is checked for bleed, safe areas, hinge positions, barcode placement, small text, embossing alignment and inside printing direction.
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Produce and Approve the Sample
The buyer checks the printed colour, card fit, insert, lid movement, logo position, inside message and outer packing.
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Begin Mass Production
After sample approval, production moves through metal printing, coating, cutting, forming, hinge assembly, inspection and packing.
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Complete SKU Packing and Shipment
Multiple designs are separated and marked according to the agreed SKU, barcode, carton and pallet requirements before shipment.
Quality Control for Wholesale Gift Card Tins
Gift card packaging inspection must cover both the metal tin and the way the actual card fits inside it.
Tin Structure Inspection
- External and internal dimensions
- Smooth edges and corners
- Lid alignment
- Hinge position and movement
- Opening and closing performance
Printing Inspection
- Artwork position
- Logo clarity
- Colour consistency
- Surface scratches and dents
- Embossing alignment
- Inside printing direction
Card and Insert Inspection
- Card fit test
- Insert dimensions
- Finger-notch position
- Ribbon attachment
- Card removal test
- Additional-content fitting
Retail and Export Packing Inspection
- Barcode readability
- SKU separation
- Carton quantity
- Carton marking
- Individual wrapping
- Pallet configuration
Why Source Gift Card Tins from Itinbox®?
Direct Tin Manufacturing Support
Work directly with a China-based tin packaging manufacturer for custom gift card tins and bulk promotional programmes.
Existing Mould Selection
Existing moulds help buyers reduce unnecessary tooling costs and begin product development with a proven structure.
Custom Metal Printing
Support for CMYK printing, Pantone colours, metallic effects, matte or glossy finishes and embossed branding.
Insert Development
Paper, EVA, PET and ribbon solutions can be developed according to the card dimensions and required presentation.
Multi-SKU Project Management
Several printed designs can share one tin structure while remaining separated by barcode, insert, carton and SKU marking.
Export Packing Support
Packing options can be planned for retail distribution, gift programmes, sea freight, air freight and international delivery.
Information Needed for an Accurate Quotation
Send the following details to help our team recommend a suitable gift card holder tin and prepare a more accurate quotation:
- Gift card length, width and thickness
- Number of cards in each tin
- Preferred tin shape and lid structure
- Required order quantity
- Number of artwork designs
- Printing and surface finish requirements
- Embossed or debossed logo requirements
- Preferred insert material
- Inside printing requirements
- Retail sleeve or display carton requirements
- Destination country or port
- Required delivery date
- Artwork file or reference image
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a custom gift card tin?
A custom gift card tin is a printed metal package designed to hold and present gift cards, membership cards, vouchers, promotional cards or small cash gifts. The tin can be customised with branded artwork, logo embossing and a fitted card insert.
What size tin fits a standard gift card?
A standard bank-card-format gift card is approximately 85.60 × 53.98 mm. The final gift card tin box must also provide space for the insert, finger access, corner clearance and any additional message card.
Can you add an insert to hold the gift card?
Yes. Available options include printed paper inserts, EVA foam, PET trays, ribbon pull tabs and raised paper platforms. The insert is developed around the buyer’s actual card dimensions.
Can you produce a Christmas gift card tin box?
Yes. We manufacture Christmas gift card tin boxes for retail promotions, corporate rewards, employee gifts, hotel vouchers and other seasonal programmes.
Can several Christmas designs use the same tin mould?
Yes. Several Christmas gift card tin designs can use the same metal structure. Each design may have its own artwork, barcode, insert message and carton identification. MOQ requirements should be confirmed for each design.
What lid structures are available?
Common options include hinged lids, separate two-piece lids, slide lids and window lids. The best structure depends on the card, insert, presentation style and project budget.
Can the inside of the gift card tin be printed?
Yes. The inside of the lid or base can be printed with a greeting, activation information, QR code, redemption instructions or corporate message.
Can the metal box hold a gift card and cash?
Yes. A deeper tin and divided insert can be developed to hold a gift card together with cash, a voucher, greeting card or other small item.
Can you emboss our logo on the tin?
Yes. Printed, embossed and debossed logos are available. Embossing position and size must be reviewed together with the lid edge, hinge and printed artwork.
What is the MOQ for wholesale gift card tins?
The standard MOQ is generally 5,000 pieces per design. Final MOQ depends on the tin size, number of printed designs, production arrangement and surface treatment.
How long does gift card tin sampling take?
A printed sample normally takes approximately 7–10 days after the structure, insert, artwork and production details are confirmed. Custom moulds or complex inserts may require additional time.
How long does bulk production take?
Standard mass production normally takes approximately 25–35 days after sample approval, deposit and final order confirmation. Seasonal projects should allow additional time for international shipping.
Can you produce a gift game card tin?
Yes, but a gift game card tin normally requires a different internal size because it may hold a complete card deck or several sleeved cards. Buyers should provide the card quantity, stacked thickness and sleeve dimensions for evaluation.
Is a gift card tin can reusable?
Yes. After the gift card is removed, the metal tin can be reused for coins, keys, jewellery, small stationery, earbuds or other small personal items.
Request a Wholesale Gift Card Tin Quote
Send us your gift card dimensions, required quantity, preferred tin structure, number of designs, insert requirements, artwork and delivery country. Our team will recommend a suitable existing mould or custom metal packaging solution.
