Business card specifications
Order standard, premium or luxury business cards after confirming the finished size, quantity, stock, print sides, finish, artwork, required date and delivery destination. This general service page covers practical options; the existing luxury page remains focused on specialised premium constructions.
A business card must keep names and contact details readable while representing the brand consistently. Stock, lamination and premium finishes change feel, durability, colour and production setup. Prices and timing are confirmed only after the complete specification and artwork are reviewed.
Standard cards suit routine networking, counters, sales teams and larger staff requirements. Confirm the finished size, quantity per name, print sides and whether the design is shared across several people. A practical coated or uncoated stock and straightforward finish can be reviewed according to current availability.
Premium cards can use heavier stock, improved surface finishes or selected details that create a more substantial feel. Matte, gloss and velvet or soft-touch options affect handling and colour appearance. The team will check whether the chosen stock, lamination and design work together before confirming production.
Luxury work may involve thick or specialty stocks, foil, embossing, spot UV, layered constructions or other processes. These choices require suitable artwork, practical minimum quantities and additional setup. Use the dedicated luxury business-card page for specialised inspiration, then request a written quotation for the exact construction.
Provide the exact finished dimensions and orientation. Common card proportions can be reviewed alongside square, folded or custom formats where practical. State the total quantity and the number of employee or branch versions because many small name batches can require different preparation from one identical run.
Supply a print-ready PDF with bleed where required, outlined or embedded fonts and all important content inside a safe area. Check names, roles, phone numbers, email addresses, website spelling, QR codes and social handles at final size. Small type, thin lines and low-contrast text should be corrected before approval.
Matte, gloss, velvet, spot UV, foil, embossing and rounded corners may be available depending on stock, artwork and quantity. A finish should support the design rather than reduce legibility. Spot UV and foil need clearly defined artwork areas; embossing needs enough space and suitable detail for reliable registration.
Guidance last updated 5 August 2026. No fixed price is represented as an offer. Use the price calculator for a planning estimate and request a written quotation for current stock, setup, finishing, tax and delivery confirmation.
| Card level | Typical specification to discuss | Price and timing guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Straightforward stock, one or two printed sides, optional basic lamination | Usually the simplest production route; final price depends on quantity, versions, stock and artwork. |
| Premium | Heavier or selected stock with matte, gloss, velvet or rounded-corner options | Requires confirmation of material and finishing availability before price or timing is accepted. |
| Luxury | Specialty or layered stock, spot UV, foil, embossing or another involved finish | Special processes, setup and minimum quantities can materially affect the quotation and schedule. |
| Multiple names | One approved template with a checked list of employee or branch details | Version count and quantity per name affect preparation and production efficiency. |
| Custom size | Exact finished dimensions, orientation, corner shape and intended holder or use | Non-standard cutting or construction is reviewed before feasibility and price are confirmed. |
Examples show possible visual directions only. Ask for current material samples or authorised recent production pictures before ordering.
A clear identity and contact hierarchy designed for quick reading at final card size.
A colour-led reference where stock, lamination and printed colour must be reviewed together.
A presentation direction suitable for discussing selective finish, heavier stock or luxury production.
Choose a finished size that fits the information, expected use and any card holder or display. State the total quantity plus the quantity for each name or version. The practical minimum and production method depend on stock, finishing and version count, so they are confirmed with the written quotation rather than assumed from a generic package.
Coated, uncoated, heavier and selected specialty stocks can be reviewed, but availability changes. Describe the desired feel, shade and durability, and share a reference where possible. The team will confirm a suitable current stock and whether the selected printing and finishing methods are compatible with it.
These finishes may be available, individually or in a suitable combination, after the stock, artwork, quantity and setup are reviewed. Selective processes such as spot UV, foil and embossing need properly separated artwork and sufficient detail. Rounded corners can also be discussed for appropriate sizes and constructions.
Turnaround is guidance only until confirmed in writing. It depends on approved artwork, quantity, number of names, stock availability, finishing, proof requirements, payment confirmation, current production schedule and delivery. Standard work may follow a simpler route than specialty foil, embossing or layered cards, but no same-day or fixed completion promise is made on this page.
Use the printing price calculator and select Business Cards for a planning estimate, then submit the secure quotation form with the exact size, quantity, stock, finish, versions, artwork status, required date and delivery city. Calculator totals are estimates and are not final quotations, offers or production confirmations.