Engraved Metal Cards

Upgrade Any Credit Card Into an Engraved Metal Card

Engraving is the oldest way to make a mark permanent, and still the best - which is why an engraved metal card is the signature Lion Card build.

Lion Card converts your plastic credit, debit, or prepaid card into a laser-engraved metal card via our patented EMV chip transplant, U.S. Patent No. 11,562,194, trusted by over 50,000 customers since 2015. Every design is cut into stainless steel or brass, never printed on top. Prefer a warm gold finish? Read our guide to gold metal cards.

Still your card. Same account, same number, same bank. Now cut in metal.

Why Engraved Is the Signature Lion Card

This is the collection Lion Card was built on, and the finish that defines it.

• Cut, not printed: The laser removes metal to form the design, so no layer can peel, chip, or fade.
• 28 grams of steel or brass: A plastic card weighs about 6 grams. Yours weighs 28. Wondering how much does a metal card weigh compared to other cards? See the full breakdown.
• A finish that ages well: Engraving wears like a watch case, gaining character rather than losing color.
• Nine styles, one build: Anime, deck, games, high rollers, luxury, movies, mythology, vehicles, and misc, all on the same patented conversion.
• Preset or fully custom: Pick from 106 designs above, or bring your own idea to our custom team.

Find Your Collection

The tabs above filter by theme, and each is its own world.

Start with a theme if you know your lane

Fandom leans anime, games, or movies. Style leans luxury, deck, or high rollers. Story leans mythology and vehicles, and misc holds the rest.

Start with custom if your design is not here

Even 106 presets cannot cover every idea. Our team turns yours into a mockup you approve before anything is cut. 

Begin with our ​custom design service, or see ​UV color printing if your design needs full color.

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.

Is an engraved metal card worth it?

If you carry a card daily and want it to feel as premium as it looks, yes. You keep your same account, bank, and chip - the $99 price covers the conversion itself, not a new card or new credit line. Compared to a $6 plastic card, you get 28 grams of stainless steel or brass, a finish that doesn't peel or fade, and a design that's actually yours rather than your bank's template.

Does an engraved 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.

What is the difference between stainless steel and brass?

Steel engraves in silver tones for a cool, modern look, while brass engraves in a goldish hue with gold edges for a warmer one. Both weigh 28 grams at 0.8mm thick. The mockup previews your design on your chosen metal. For a darker look, our black metal card guide compares every black finish.

How detailed can an engraving get?

The laser holds a finer line than most print processes, so portraits, script, and fine linework stay sharp at card size. High-contrast designs render strongest. Your mockup shows the honest result before we cut.

Will the engraving wear off over time?

No, the design is removed metal rather than an added layer. Minor cosmetic marks from daily carry are normal on any real metal product. A dedicated wallet slot away from keys and coins keeps it looking new.

Can I get an engraved design on both sides?

Yes, front and back are both engravable. Many customers run a main design front and a monogram or detail back. Both faces appear in the mockup you approve.

Is it safe to mail you my card?

Yes. Lion Card is PCI compliant, 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.