Design standard business cards online in minutes. We print and deliver them to your door. See details
Standard Business Cards You Can Customise Online
Design standard business cards online in minutes. We print and deliver them to your door. See details
White card is a classic, giving a crisp and clean look perfect for any design.
- Card size 85x55mm
- 280 gsm
- Double-sided printing
- Recyclable
- Biodegradable
- Vegan
Design File Guidelines
- File format: pdf, jpg, png, psd, eps, ai, tiff
- Resolution: minimum 300dpi resolution at print size
- Text size: 6 point size or greater
- Line thickness: 0.5 point or greater
- Bleed: 1.6 mm all around the design
- Colour mode: CMYK (recommended), RGB
- Background: transparent for kraft card stock
Design & Print
Click the "Start designing or upload" button to create designs using our free Design & Print editor or upload your finished artwork.
- Free Templates – Browse a library of pre-designed templates
- Images – Browse our free image library, upload your own, or remove backgrounds with a single click
- Mail & Data Merge – Easily import contacts or data with our mail merge feature for simple variable data printing
- QR codes & barcodes – Generate QR codes, barcodes, serial numbers, batch codes, and sequential numbering
- Cloud-based – Design on any device, save to the cloud, and access your projects anywhere
File Layout
Order online
- Configure your business cards – Choose from a range of materials to suit your exact needs.
- Artwork check – Catch mistakes before they reach print with our automated artwork check — just £4.99 per order line, saving you time and money.
- Custom quantity – Order precisely what you need using our flexible quantity field — no minimums, no waste.
- Clear, tiered pricing – Instantly compare costs across quantities and take advantage of built-in volume discounts.
We're here to help!
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone 0800 80 50 20
- Lines are open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Delivery Options
| Method | Price (incl. VAT) | Delivery time |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £5.99 FREE over £55 | 1-3 working days |
| Access Points | £4.99 FREE over £55 Collect at a convenient point | 1-3 working days |
How the business card configurator works
Our online configurator is the easiest place to start designing personalised business cards. You do not need any design software, and a live preview means what you see on screen is what prints, so there are no surprises when your cards arrive.
Building your card takes four simple steps:
- Pick your quantity to see an instant price
- Click the 'Start designing or Upload' button
- Choose a layout from our Design & Print templates, or upload your own design if you already have artwork ready
- Edit your text, adjust the colours, and position your logo exactly where you want it
The tool is beginner-friendly, and our free design templates are built by our team to help you create professional business cards even if it is your first time. When you are happy with your custom business cards, we handle the printing for you.
Standard business card size and specifications in the UK
The UK standard business card size is 85x55mm. This universal format is sized to fit neatly inside wallets, purses, and cardholders. Choosing the standard size keeps your card practical and easy to carry.
Standard cards are printed on quality 280gsm card stock. You can print in portrait or landscape, and landscape business cards suit wider logos or horizontal layouts, while portrait works well for clean, stacked information.
When you design your artwork, keep important text and logos inside the safe zone, and extend any background colour out to the bleed edge so the print reaches the edge cleanly. If you want detail on both sides, you can also explore double-sided business cards, which use double-sided printing to add extra information without crowding the front.
Material and finish options for a professional first impression
The material and finish you pick shape how your card looks and feels the moment someone takes it. Here is what standard cards offer:
- Standard card stock: a smooth, sturdy card in 280gsm that holds its shape and gives print quality you can rely on for a professional first impression.
- Everyday durability: quality stock resists bending and handling, so your cards stay presentable in a wallet or card holder for longer.
If you want something different, compare the standard option with our premium business cards or browse blank business cards for other material choices.
Quantity tiers and pricing, from small runs to bulk orders
You can order the quantity that fits your needs, with popular tiers such as 250, 500, and 1,000 cards. The price per card usually drops as the quantity goes up, so larger runs give better value per unit.
- 250 cards: a good starting point for freelancers or sole traders testing a fresh design.
- 500 to 1,000 cards: better suited to small businesses and corporate teams handing cards out regularly.
- Transparent pricing: you see the cost for each quantity in the configurator before you check out, so there are no surprises at the till.
- Value for money: professional custom business cards at a competitive per-unit cost, whatever your order size.
Choosing a higher quantity is worth considering if you attend events often, because bulk business card quantities reduce your cost per card and mean you reorder less frequently.
Who uses standard business cards, and why they still matter
Standard business cards suit almost everyone who needs to share contact details in person. Sole traders and freelancers use them as a fast, affordable way to hand over their information at networking events, client meetings, and local markets. For small businesses, a consistent set of branded cards gives the whole team a professional, joined-up image.
Corporate teams rely on the standard format to keep branding consistent across departments, so every card looks like it belongs to the same company. In practice, these cards earn their place at conferences, trade shows, and face-to-face sales, or simply left at a reception desk or on a noticeboard.
Even with digital contact sharing, a well-designed physical card still creates a tangible, memorable impression. Handing someone a quality card is a small moment that helps people remember who you are, which is why business card design remains a worthwhile investment.
Business card design tips for print-ready results
A few simple habits help your card look sharp in print rather than just on screen:
- Keep it focused: include your name, job title, company, phone, email, and website, and resist cramming in more than the card can hold.
- Mind your font size: keep body text at 8pt or larger so your details stay legible once printed.
- Respect bleed and safe zones: keep critical text and logos inside the safe zone, and extend background colour to the bleed edge.
- Check your contrast: make sure text colour stands out clearly against the background for easy reading.
- Use sharp artwork: supply logos and images at 300dpi so your business card artwork prints crisply rather than blurry.
- Follow the grid: the configurator's template grid marks bleed, trim, and safe zones for you, so use it as your guide.
Production, turnaround, and delivery
Once you confirm your order, your artwork moves into production and we print your cards for you. Avery has specialised in professional print and labelling for over 90 years, and that experience shows in every business card we produce, from crisp full colour printing to clean, accurate trimming.
You will receive an order confirmation so you know your cards are on the way, and standard delivery is free on orders over £50. Because we manage UK production and have a UK-based support team, help is close by if you have a question.
We offer a digital PDF proof after you confirm your design so you may review your design before printing begins, which reduces the risk of errors and gives you a quick turnaround you can trust. This is our professional printing service, so you focus on your design and we handle the rest.
Frequently asked questions
A standard business card is a card printed at the widely used 85x55mm size on quality card stock, usually between 350 and 400gsm. It carries your key contact details, such as your name, company, phone, and email, and fits comfortably in a wallet or cardholder.
The standard UK business card size is 85x55mm. This format is designed to fit standard wallets, purses, and cardholders, which is why it is the most common choice in the UK.
The standard format is an 85x55mm card, available in either portrait or landscape orientation. Portrait suits clean, stacked information, while landscape works well for wider logos and horizontal layouts.
250gsm is on the lighter side for business cards and can feel a little thin. Most standard business cards use 350 to 400gsm card stock, which feels sturdier and gives a more professional impression.
The accepted standard is an 85x55mm card printed on card stock of roughly 350 to 400gsm, with a matt or gloss finish. Sticking to this size and weight keeps your card practical to carry and consistent with what most people expect.