The customer's name printed on credit cards and debit cards is called the emboss name.
So, can we print an unlimited amount of name information on the card?
There is a specific area reserved on the card for the emboss name. The emboss name information cannot extend beyond this area. For this reason, banks generally manage the emboss name to be a maximum of 25 characters for credit cards (since it is printed in raised lettering) and a maximum of 26 characters for debit cards.
Are there specific rules for the emboss name printed on the card?
Yes, there are. We can list these rules as follows.
- No letter should overlap the card scheme logo (Mastercard, Visa, Troy logo) in the bottom right corner of the card
- It must not overlap with other information printed on the card (card number, expiration date, etc.)
- The customer's name must not contain any character other than letters (numbers, *, -, ., - etc.)
- Team names, slogans, etc. must not be written (the card applicant should pay attention to this)
What should I do if the name on my card has worn off?
You should call the bank that issued the card and request an emboss renewal.
What information is printed in the emboss name field on commercial cards?
Commercial cards hold 2 emboss names.
1. Commercial company name
2. Name and surname of the person using the card
Are the steps checked when printing the commercial company name the same as those checked when printing the customer's name?
They are largely similar but not identical. For example, since the commercial company name may contain numbers, periods, hyphens, etc., there is no issue with printing such characters in the company name. All other rules that apply to the customer's name also apply to the commercial emboss name.
