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✉️ Card Envelopes — The Envelope Factory’s Strength

Key Card Envelopes
for hotels & events.

A key card envelope is a sealable card holder that protects and brands — and it shares the same folding, printing and finishing process as every envelope we make. Factory-direct with a low MOQ, plus foil and full-color options.

CR80 standard — 54 × 86 mm
✓ Envelope-grade paper
✓ Foil & full color
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What Is a Key Card Envelope?

A key card envelope is a small sealable sleeve — usually with a fold-over flap — sized to hold a CR80 room key or access card. It does what a standard key card holder does, but with the protection and closure of an envelope, so the card can be sealed, handed over, or mailed without falling out.

This is where our envelope factory shines. A key card envelope is manufactured with the same folding, gluing, printing and finishing steps as a business envelope, so we reuse existing dies, papers and presses — which is exactly why the product is priced like an envelope, not a specialty card product. Compare it with a key card holder or browse envelope size chart standards to see how the sizes map.

Key Card Envelope Types

Three standard configurations cover nearly every use — plus custom dies for anything unusual.

Type Description Best For
Open-End / Open-Top A simple open pocket the card slides into — no closure. Fast check-in hand-off
Flap & Seal A fold-over flap that closes the card inside — peel-and-seal or gummed. Mailed keys, welcome packages
Windowed A die-cut window that shows the card or a printed name panel. Addressed mailings, member cards

Key Card Envelope Sizes

Size Dimensions Use
CR80 Standard Card 54 × 86 mm · Envelope ~66 × 95 mm Fits a standard key card with room to spare
Slim / Snug ~62 × 92 mm Tighter fit for a minimalist look
Oversized / Welcome ~70 × 100 mm and up Holds the key card plus a welcome letter or map

Materials — Envelope-Grade Stock

Printing & Finishes

The full envelope printing menu, applied to the key card envelope.

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1-Color & Full-Color

Spot Pantone or four-color CMYK printing for logos, property names and artwork.

Foil Stamping

Gold or silver foil for a light-catching, premium brand mark on the flap or face.

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Embossing

Raised relief for tactile, three-dimensional branding.

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Lamination

Gloss or matte film that keeps envelopes crisp through handling.

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Custom Windows

Die-cut windows positioned to show the card, a name panel or an address.

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Peel & Seal Closure

Sanitary, fast-closing adhesive on the flap for high-volume mailings.

Key Card Envelopes in Hotels

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Check-In Packaging

The key card sealed in a branded envelope — a cleaner hand-off than a loose card across the desk.

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Welcome Letter + Key

One envelope holding the key card plus a welcome note, Wi-Fi details and a resort map.

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Mailed Keys

Peel-and-seal envelopes that ship room keys and access cards safely to guests or members.

Common Key Card Envelope Mistakes

✗ Wrong card size

An envelope sized for a generic card either jams the CR80 card or lets it slide around. Confirm 54 × 86 mm before we cut the die.

✗ Wrong closure type

A gummed flap is wrong for a high-volume desk that hands cards out fast — choose peel-and-seal or an open-top instead.

✗ Missing the brand

A blank envelope is a wasted touchpoint. Even one-color logo printing turns a functional envelope into marketing.

Key Card Envelope FAQ

Q. What is a key card envelope?
A key card envelope is a small sealable sleeve sized to hold a CR80 key card (54 × 86 mm), usually with a fold-over flap. It protects and brands the card the same way a business envelope protects and brands a letter — built with the same folding and printing processes.
Q. Can I print custom key card envelopes with my logo?
Yes. Custom key card envelopes can be printed with your logo, brand colors and property details in one-color, full-color CMYK, foil stamping or embossing — send your artwork and we’ll return a proof.
Q. What size key card envelope do I need?
For a standard CR80 card, a ~66 × 95 mm envelope gives comfortable clearance. If you also want to include a welcome letter or map, go oversized at ~70 × 100 mm and up — we’ll recommend a size from your card and contents.
Q. Do you offer wholesale key card envelopes?
Yes. Wholesale key card envelopes start at 500 pieces with unit cost falling as volume rises — ideal for chains, property groups and print resellers. Request a quote for your tier.
Q. What’s the difference between a key card folder and a key card envelope?
A key card folder opens like a book with interior slots and printed panels, while a key card envelope is a sealable sleeve with a flap. Folders suit in-room info; envelopes suit hand-offs and mailings. We make both.
Q. Do you make hotel key card folders with interior slots?
Yes. Hotel key card folders can include interior slots for the card plus printed panels for room numbers, Wi-Fi details and maps — a bi-fold or tri-fold design built to your layout.

Ready to order key card envelopes?

Send your card size, closure preference and artwork. You’ll get a free digital proof and a factory-direct quote within 24 hours.

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