Standard Business Cards
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- Stand out with a gloss, matte or uncoated finish
- Thick, premium quality cardstock
- Standard and custom sizes available
- Easy to customize design templates (browse here)
Features
- Stand out with a gloss, matte or uncoated finish
- Thick, premium quality cardstock
- Standard and custom sizes available
- Easy to customize design templates (browse here)
Standard business cards that start a conversation.
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Our premium options will upgrade the quality of your standard business cards.
Every business card you give out needs to instantly give an impression and distinguish you from the competition. Standard business cards are proven and tested to convey professionalism while sticking to the classic look. Our premium cardstock options and protective coatings will definitely give your standard business cards the standout look it deserves.
What are the Standard Sizes Available?
Our US standard business card sizes come in rectangle, slim, and square.
Rounded corners give any size and shape a smooth, memorable edge. Each corner has a ¼” radius that makes the cards easy to pick up and distinguish from a pile of standard business cards.
Which Paper Stock Should I Choose?
We offer three thick, substantial cardstock options that elevate the look and feel of simple business cards.
- The go-to choice for bulk orders of standard business cards
- Substantial enough to withstand printing on both sides
- Available in gloss, matte, high gloss UV, and uncoated finishes
- Slightly thicker than the 14 pt. cardstock
- Added rigidity prevents folds and creases
- Exudes professionalism and high quality
- Available in gloss or matte
- Suitable for companies with a high-end market
- Available in a writable, uncoated surface
Check out our comprehensive guide on how to choose the best business cardstock for more information.
What Are the Best Business Card Design Practices
Several guidelines need to be followed as you create your own custom business cards. You can hire a professional designer to make sure all the basic rules are covered. However, an ambitious entrepreneur shouldn’t be afraid to think out of the box.
Here are a few rules you can follow as you think about what to put on a business card.
- Short, sweet, and simple. A card provides limited space to make a good and lasting impression. Only show the most important contact information and make the text readable. Your logo should stand out but not take up all the space.
- Keep your clients in mind. While a standard business card is easy to give out and receive, the design itself should showcase what you can do. Create a look that appeals to your customers.
- Take calculated risks. Whether you’re an industry veteran or a start up success, your company can’t risk fading into the background. Add an extra feature such as an embossed text or pick your own custom shape.
Print standard business cards today and choose a print turnaround time in as fast as 1 business day. Upload a ready-made design or download one of your layout templates to get started. You can check on the file before printing by selecting our free proof option. However you decide to tailor your design, our options guarantee high-quality business cards.
Standard Business Cards Q&A
For our fastest printing time select “1 business day.”
To find out when your business cards will arrive, input your ZIP code after selecting “Estimate Shipping Cost and Delivery Date” on our online calculator.
The business card design should be placed within three lines that guide how the material is cut. Our available layout templates already include these lines. But those who want to start from scratch need to create a design within the following standard guidelines:
- Safety Line is placed around the actual business card design, particularly your logo, contact information, etc.
- Trim Area is the area between the bleed line and safety line. This provides additional room for cutting the business card.
- Bleed Line refers to the edge of your business card file. The background of your design should go all the way up to this area to prevent the appearance of a white border.
Shrink wrapping seals your bulk order in a clear plastic film. It protects the business cards during shipping and storage, while also organizing your items in specific quantities.
Yes, you can add special finishing to your custom business cards. You can choose from foil stamping, embossing, and spot UV treatments. We also offer laminates such as silk and velvet.
Yes. The more business cards you print, the bigger the savings. The adjusted cost per piece is automatically calculated when you make your quantity selection in the order calculator on every product page. Ordering even more? Contact us for a custom quote.
We recommend sending a PDF file for your business card design. We also accept JPG, JPEG, PSD, PNG, TIF, TIFF, EPS, AI, PUB, DOCX, DOC, XLS, XLSX., PPT, PPTX, TXT, and CSV files.
If the production of your order hasn’t started yet, you can still make changes to the design. Make sure to contact us immediately if you plan on changing any of the design elements.
The shipping costs will depend on the quantity and weight of your order and the shipping method you selected.
Size. Color. Material. It's all here, and more.
8 Paper/Stock Options
14 pt. Cardstock Gloss
- Durable cardstock with gloss coating that makes the colors pop and your cards shine
- Provides limited writability using some ballpoint pens or permanent markers
- Scratch and scuff-resistant surface
14 pt. Cardstock Matte
- Durable cardstock with a non-reflective surface
- Colors come out muted for an elegant, subdued effect.
- Ballpoint pens with oil-based ink and permanent markers write best on the surface.
- Suitable for understated colors on elegant designs
14 pt. Cardstock High Gloss (UV)
- Durable cardstock with an extra vibrant shine
- Writable with permanent ink markers given sufficient drying time
- Scratch and fade-resistant
- Perfect for full-color designs on both sides
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14 pt. Cardstock Gloss Front, Uncoated Back
- Durable cardstock with an extra glossy front finish and an uncoated backside
- The uncoated side allows for writability with any pen or pencil
- Substantial enough to withstand printing on both sides
14 pt. Cardstock Uncoated
- Has an elegant, luxurious finish
- A smooth, writable surface on both sides
16 pt. Cardstock Gloss
- Slightly thicker than the 14 pt. cardstock; added rigidity prevents folds and creases
- Provides limited writability using some ballpoint pens or permanent markers
- Colors appear extra vivid and come with a reflective shine
- Achieves a distinct, professional look for your company
16 pt. Cardstock Matte
- Slightly thicker than the 14 pt. cardstock and exudes professionalism and high quality
- Colors come out muted for an elegant, subdued effect
- Ballpoint pens with oil-based ink and permanent markers write best on the surface
17 pt. Cardstock Uncoated
- Slightly thicker than the 16 pt. cardstock
- Uncoated surface provides excellent writability
- Suitable for companies with a high-end market
Free Business Cards Design Templates
Follow these simple steps to customize your business cards with our free design templates below:
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Customer Questions
The thickest material that we can apply a coating on is 16 pt. cardstock. Also, I'm afraid the coating needs to be the same for the front and back. We'll be happy to check for alternative options for you.
Please provide us with the full specifications of your potential order so we can get you a quote. You can submit a custom quote request here: https://module.uprinting.com/quotes.
We print one design per item. Hence, if the artwork has different designs, information, and QR codes on each business card design (front and back), we can order each individually.
You may place the order by choosing the specifications on the website and uploading each artwork per item. Proof may also be requested for you to see how it may look before we print it.
We use different cardstocks where the gloss option is available. You may choose either 16 pt or 14 pt cardstock. Kindly choose the front and back printing should you wish both sides of your artwork to have a gloss coating.
Should you want to check the different materials we print your orders on, you can request a sample kit for free here: https://www.uprinting.com/samples.html
Your files will be reviewed for printing errors without paying a cent.
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