Deck Metal Cards

Upgrade Any Credit Card Into a Deck Metal Card

A deck of cards is the oldest status object that fits in a pocket. Your payment card can carry the same iconography.

Lion Card converts your plastic credit, debit, or prepaid card into a laser-engraved deck metal card via our patented EMV chip transplant, U.S. Patent No. 11,562,194, trusted by over 50,000 customers since 2015.

Still your card. Same account, same number, same bank. It just deals differently now.

Why Card Players Choose Engraved Metal

A playing card design belongs on something that gets handled, and nothing gets handled more than this.

• Suits built for steel: Spades, clubs, and court detail are high-contrast by design, which is exactly what laser engraving renders best.
• A card that outlasts the deck: Paper cards wear at the corners in weeks. Engraving is removed metal that daily carry will not erase.
• 28 grams on the table: A plastic card weighs about 6 grams. Yours lands at 28, and you hear it when it hits the table.
• The ace up your sleeve, literally: Every checkout becomes a reveal.
• Preset or fully custom: Pick a design above, or bring your own suit, pip layout, or monogram to our custom team.

Classic Suit or Custom Deal, How to Choose

Deck designs run from traditional to personal, and the right pick depends on how much of you belongs on the card.

Choose a preset for the classics

Presets carry the iconic suits and court styling, ready with no design round. They fit players who want the tradition as it is. Production starts once your card arrives.

Choose custom for your own deal

Custom reworks a suit around your initials, birthday pips, or a signature layout. Our team builds a mockup you approve before cutting. 

Start with our ​custom design service and share your idea.

How It Works

Your card gets re-engineered, not recreated. We transplant your real EMV chip into a metal body, so your account number and bank never change. Simple on your end, precise on ours.

• Order: Pick a design and get a prepaid, tracked label by email.
• Ship: Send your card, or freeze it first. We never ask for your PIN.
• Approve: Sign off on the emailed mockup before anything is made.
• Receive: Both cards come back together with tracking.

For more details, see how the process works.

Does a deck design change how the card works?

No. Chip insert and swipe work anywhere your original card worked, and you can tap through Apple Pay or Google Pay. Just avoid ATMs that pull the card fully in.

Can I combine a suit with my initials or a date?

Yes, that is our most requested deck customization. The layout goes into a mockup for your approval before engraving. Small elements like pips and monograms render cleanly in steel.

Which suit engraves best?

All four engrave well because suit symbols are bold, high-contrast shapes. Spades and clubs read strongest at a glance; hearts and diamonds carry finer edges. Your mockup shows the result before we cut.

Will the design wear off with daily handling?

No. The design is cut into the steel, so there is no printed layer to lift or fade. Its own wallet slot, away from keys and coins, keeps it looking new.

Can I match a deck card with a second card design?

Yes. Many customers convert two cards as a pair, one per account. Order each conversion separately and note the pairing so styling stays consistent.

Is it safe to mail you my card?

Yes. Lion Card is PCI compliant and BBB A+ accredited, and we guarantee a safe process or your money back. Freeze your card before mailing, and we never ask for your PIN or passwords.