Blog Post - Certus Card Group

46 years experience delivering complete card solutions.

Products

Gift Cards

Drive sales with branded gift cards designed for retail, digital and promotional programmes.

Loyalty & Membership Cards

Encourage repeat business with branded cards that build lasting loyalty.

Fuel & Prepaid Cards

Control spending and simplify payments with secure prepaid card solutions.

Passes & Badges

Manage access and events with durable, easy-to-issue passes and badges.

Access & Keycards

Enable secure entry with reliable, technology-enabled access cards.

ID Cards

Protect people and premises with secure, professional identification cards.

Eco PVC

Lower-impact PVC options designed to reduce environmental footprint.

Recycled PVC

Durable cards made using recycled content without compromising quality.

Paperboard

Fully recyclable paperboard cards ideal for sustainable programmes.

Standard Cards

Industry-standard CR80 cards for everyday retail and business use.

Card & Fob Combination

Dual-format cards with detachable fobs for added convenience and loyalty.

M6 Card and Carrier

Retail-ready card and carrier solutions designed to sell on shelf.

Key Fobs

Compact, durable fobs ideal for loyalty and membership schemes.

Smart Cards

Technology-enabled cards with chip, RFID or contactless capability.

Custom Cards

Bespoke shapes and sizes that stand out and elevate your brand.

Standard Card Carriers

Retail-ready hanging carriers designed for simple, effective display.

Secure Carriers

Tamper-evident formats that help reduce fraud and protect value.

Card Wallets

Presentation wallets that elevate gifting and protect the card inside.

Greetings Card Carriers

Combine gift cards with personalised greetings to increase basket value.

Giftable Carriers

Dual-purpose formats designed to be gifted after purchase, not discarded.

Custom Carriers

Bespoke designs and shapes that enhance visibility and brand impact.

Mailers, Letters & Envelopes

Mailers, letters and envelopes designed to deliver cards securely direct to customers.

Display Options

Display-ready a solutions built for retail environments.
Sectors

Retail

Drive footfall and revenue with retail-ready gift and loyalty solutions.

Hospitality

Enhance guest experiences with branded cards and secure fulfilment.

Automotive

Power fuel, fleet and membership programmes with secure, data-driven cards.

Leisure & Attractions

Support ticketing, membership and guest engagement with branded card solutions.

More

Discover all sectors we work across.
Services

Card Production

High-quality plastic and paperboard card manufacturing at scale.

Carrier Production

Precision-printing carrier manufacturing to support all card programmes

Assembly & Finish

Attaching, collating and finishing solutions delivered in-house.

Design Services

Creative and technical design support for cards and carriers.

Personalisation

Secure variable data printing for personalised, ready-to-use cards.

Data Services

Secure data handling, processing and preparation for card programmes.

Fulfilment & Mailing

End-to-end packing, mailing and delivery managed in-house.

Consultation

Expert guidance to help design and deliver the right card solution.

Customer Service Portal

Manage orders, data and reprints easily through our online portal.
Insights

Blog

Industry news, ideas and insights from the world of cards.
About Us

About Us

Discover Certus Card Group and our end-to-end card expertise.

Our History

Over four decades of experience in card manufacturing and fulfilment.

Our Approach

Our end-to-end approach to designing, producing and delivering cards with confidence.

Our Partners

Trusted technology and service partners we work with.

Locations

Our UK manufacturing, personalisation and fulfilment sites.

Sustainability

Our approach to responsible materials, production and recycling.

Certifications & Accredications

Recognised standards for quality, security and environmental management.

Awards & Membership

Industry recognition and professional organisations we’re proud to support.

Meet the Team

Get to know the team behind our card expertise.

Contact Us

Get in touch with our team to discuss your requirements.

Request a Quote

Tell us about your project and receive a tailored quote.

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